Albany, NY — January 16, 2021 — “We want to get shots in arms as fast as possible,” Governor Andrew M. Cuomo said yesterday, “but our biggest constraint at the moment is the limited vaccine supply from the federal government. We have our distribution network up and running and are working to expand it every day—but we can only vaccinate …
By NYS Gov. ANDREW M. CUOMO
Remarks Prepared: Governor Cuomo Outlines 2021 Agenda: Reimagine | Rebuild | Renew
ALBANY, NY — January 11, 2021 — In 11th State of the State Address, Governor Advances Bold Agenda to Defeat COVID-19, Begin Jumpstarting New York’s Economic Resurgence, and Create a Safer, More Just State Governor Cuomo: “There are moments in life that can change a person fundamentally – sometimes for the better, sometimes for the worse. Likewise, there are episodes …
Statement From Governor Andrew M. Cuomo On the Failed Coup Attempt in Washington, D.C.
ALBANY, NY pp January 6, 2020 — “The cornerstone of our democracy is the peaceful transfer of power. We must call this what it actually is: a failed attempt at a coup. This is the final chapter of an incompetent, cruel, and divisive administration that has trampled on the Constitution and the rule of law at every turn, and we won’t …
Governor Cuomo Updates New Yorkers on State’s Progress During COVID-19 Pandemic
7,814 Patient Hospitalizations Statewide 1,321 Patients in the ICU; 786 Intubated Statewide Positivity Rate is 7.45% 128 COVID-19 Deaths in New York State Yesterday ALBANY, NY — January 2, 2021 — Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today updated New Yorkers on the state’s progress during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “With 2020 now behind us, we can see brighter days ahead, …
Governor Andrew Cuomo Highlights How Sports Betting Could Bridge Budget Deficit
ALBANY, NY — December 22, 2020 — New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has highlighted sports betting as a potential revenue generator to help New York raise new revenue as the state faces a shortfall of funds for its budget. New York State is more than $50bn in debt between state and local governments. It is facing a $15bn budget deficit …
NYS Coronavirus Update: NY Vaccine Task Force Approval — Updated Micro Cluster Metrics — Indoor Dining in NYC Is Closed
ALBANY, NY — December 12, 2020 — Late Friday night, December 11th, New York’s independent COVID-19 Clinical Advisory Task Force unanimously approved the FDA vaccine panel’s decision to recommend the Pfizer vaccine. The Task Force, which is chaired by Nobel laureate Dr. Charles Rice, was able to review data on the vaccine concurrently with the FDA, allowing for a thorough …
Statement From Governor Andrew M. Cuomo of Hanukkah
ALBANY, NY — December 10, 2020 — “Tonight marks the first night of the Hanukkah and as our brothers and sisters in the Jewish community light the menorah, let us reflect on their enduring resilience in the face of hardship. Now more than ever, their examples of perseverance and spirit serve as models for the rest of us to follow …
NYS Coronavirus Update: New Rapid Testing Sites — Expansion of Rent Relief Program
By NYS Governor ANDREW M. CUOMO
ALBANY, NY — December 4, 2020 — As of yesterday, hospitalizations due to COVID continue to increase throughout the State. The total number of hospital beds in NY is about 53,000—currently 35,000 of those beds are occupied by patients, about 4,000 of whom are COVID patients. For context, at the height of the pandemic in the spring, we had about …
By NYS Governor ANDREW M. CUOMO
On Transgender Day of Remembrance, Governor Cuomo Announces Measures to Make New York More Inclusive and Honor Those Lost to Hate and Violence
Historic Rollout of Gender Identity Toolkit to New York State Agencies as Outlined in Governor Cuomo’s 2020 State of the State Transgender Cultural Competency Training Resource Was Developed by Governor’s Office of Employee Relations Training Designed to Educate State Employees to Ensure Transgender New Yorkers Receive Non-Discriminatory, Culturally Responsive Services State Landmarks to Be Lit This Evening in Remembrance of Transgender Individuals Lost to Hate and Violence ALBANY, NY — November …
Governor Cuomo: “Mr. President, Where do we go from here with Covid?”
ALBANY, NY — October 15, 2020 —Today, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo released a letter from the National Governors Association (NGA) asking President Trump for a meeting to discuss how a vaccination program would be conducted and what are the respective roles of the federal and state governments. The letter can be found here and the text is below. # # # …