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04.15.2021 Government

‘Long overdue’ support for undocumented workers, advocates say

For undocumented workers on the East End, March typically signals an important shift. It is a time when seasonal work across a number of industries — agriculture, landscaping, restaurants,...

04.14.2021 Government

Legalized marijuana is coming, but will local towns opt out?

As Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation to legalize recreational marijuana last month, towns and villages across the state face a year-end deadline to decide whether to allow dispensaries within...

04.13.2021 Environment

Under state budget, Peconic Estuary Program to receive twice the funding

An organization focused on protecting the waterways and wetlands surrounding Peconic Bay is set to get a major boost in funding under the state budget. The Peconic Estuary Partnership...

03.26.2021 Government

Local pols poised to vote against legalization of recreational marijuana

Is the third time the charm for legalizing recreational marijuana in New York State? Lawmakers in Albany have reportedly reached a deal on the latest proposal, which Gov. Andrew...

03.03.2021 Government

Governor Cuomo apologizes in first public appearance since harassment allegations

Governor Andrew Cuomo, making his first public appearance since three women came forward accusing him of making unwanted sexual advances, said he will not resign from office. The announcement...

01.12.2021 COVID-19

Economic impact of COVID-19 dominates Cuomo’s 2021 ‘State of the State’

In the midst of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, national division and economic uncertainty, Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s annual State of the State address set a hopeful tone for the year...

01.11.2021 COVID-19

Expanded group of New Yorkers now eligible to sign up for COVID-19 vaccine

A new state website for eligible members of Group 1B to sign up for the COVID-19 vaccine is now live. The next round of eligibility includes people age 75...

04.07.2020 Government

Approved state budget tweaks bail reform law, lacks funding for North Fork Coalition for Behavioral Health

State lawmakers have approved a $177 billion budget for 2021 that accounts for revenue losses amid the COVID-19 outbreak. The budget forecasts lost revenues of at least $10 billion...

03.06.2020 Environment

Enforcement of statewide plastic bag ban delayed one more month

Enforcement of New York’s plastic bag ban, which took effect Sunday, has been pushed off one month after an eleventh-hour lawsuit was filed challenging the legislation. The lawsuit, filed...

01.12.2020 Government

Climate, transparency, gun laws all on Gov. Cuomo’s State of State agenda

Governor Andrew Cuomo kicked off the 2020 legislative session in Albany Wednesday by delivering his annual State of the State address. “Making Progress Happen” was the theme of Gov....

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