Mask Mandates Lifted for Businesses and Schools
Due to declining trends in new COVID cases and New York State’s strong vaccination rates, Governor Hochul has lifted the school mask mandate, with Wednesday March 2nd marking the first day children are no longer required to wear masks in school. This comes shortly after the ‘Mask or Vax’ mandate for all indoor businesses was lifted on February, 10th.
This week the Senate and Assembly passed redistricting plans for Congress and the State Legislature. The votes took place after the newly constituted Independent Districting Commission (comprised of 5 Democrats and 5 Republicans) could not agree on a single set of maps to present to State lawmakers.
Highlight’s of Hochul’s Executive Budget
Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled her first Executive Budget last week, outlining a $216B spending plan that is focused on rebuilding and rehabilitating the State following the peak devastation of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor Announces Booster Mandate for Healthcare Workers
Governor Hochul announced a COVID booster mandate for health care workers. Employees will need to receive a booster shot within two weeks of being eligible for one. There will be no exemptions nor a test-out option.
NYT: New York City Sets Sweeping Vaccine Mandate for All Private Employers
“Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a sweeping Covid vaccine mandate for all private employers in New York City on Monday morning to combat the spread of the Omicron variant.”
U.S. Rep Tom Suozzi Joins the Race for Governor
On Monday, U.S. Rep Tom Suozzi, a Long Island and Queens Democrat, has officially announced his run for Governor. Suozzi joins the crowded Democratic primary race as a self proclaimed centrist, hoping to attract the moderate Democrat vote.
Rep. Tom Suozzi Is Running for Governor of New York
On Friday, November 26th, Governor Hochul released an Executive Order declaring a State disaster emergency for the entire State of New York through January 15, 2022 in light of an increase in positive COVID cases and hospitalizations.
Assembly Judiciary Committee Chair Releases their independent Impeachment Investigation Report
The New York State Assembly’s report on its eight-month impeachment investigation supports many of the allegations that have surfaced about former Governor Andrew Cuomo.
New York City Leaders Voice Support for Attorney General James’ ‘HealNY’ Statewide Tour, Delivering Funds to Combat Opioid Crisis
Elected Officials and Advocates Across New York City Praise AG James’
Continued Efforts to Deliver Funds for Opioid Abatement to Five Boroughs