New York Capital Brief:
July 23, 2020
Legislative Update
State lawmakers have been busy with a special session this week taking up dozens of issues ranging from COVID-relief to typical “end-of-session” local legislation. Since the effects of COVID-19 have sent this election year awry, special attention has been drawn to the State’s antiquated voting procedures.
New York Capital Brief:
July 16, 2020
New Mandatory Reporting for Travelers from High-Risk States
On Monday, July 13th, Governor Cuomo announced a new mandated form that requires travelers entering NY from restricted states to disclose their travel plans.
New York Capital Brief:
July 09, 2020
NYS Dept. of Health Issues Report on COVID-19 in Nursing Homes
On July 6th, after months of media scrutiny and concerns expressed by legislators and advocacy groups, NYS Department of Health Commissioner Howard Zucker, MD released a report: Factors Associated with Nursing Home Infections and Fatalities in NYS During the COVID-19 Global Health Crisis.
New York Capital Brief:
July 02, 2020
A Pandemic, Protests and Civil Unrest, and now, a Problem-Plagued Primary
Governor Cuomo issued two Executive Orders allowing all New Yorkers to vote absentee in the June 23rd primaries and automatically distributed postage-paid applications to receive a ballot to all New Yorkers.
New York State COVID-19 Update:
June 18, 2020
As of June 18th, New York has just over 380k positive COVID-19 cases, and an additional 29 deaths yesterday. Hospitalizations and new daily cases continue to be at record lows.
New York State COVID-19 Update:
June 17, 2020
As of June 17th, New York has over 380k positive COVID cases and an additional 17 deaths. During today’s press briefing, Governor Cuomo announced that he will sign an Executive Order recognizing Juneteenth (6/19) as a holiday for state employees. He will also advance legislation to make it an official state holiday next year.
New York State COVID-19 Update:
June 16, 2020
As of June 16th, New York has over 380k positive COVID cases and an additional 25 deaths. As of today, hospitals statewide may now accept visitors at their discretion, while following strict state guidelines.
New York State COVID-19 Updated:
June 15, 2020
As of June 15th, New York has over 380,000 COVID cases with an additional 69 deaths over the weekend. Governor Cuomo said that the state as a whole is on the right track for reopening, and it is our cohesive efforts that are flattening the curve.
New York State COVID-19 Update:
June 11, 2020
As of June 11th, New York has about 380k positive COVID cases and an additional 36 deaths. Governor Cuomo reiterated the shift of data analysis focus from hospitalization and intubation rates to daily testing figures.
New York State COVID-19 Update:
June 10, 2020
As of June 10th, New York has nearly 380k positive COVID cases. Governor Cuomo says that the data analysis will shift focus to daily test results – as those results show the direct impact of reopening on the spread of COVID. Once again, Governor Cuomo spoke of his support and willingness to sign police reform legislation that the Senate and Assembly have been passionately passing this week. Among these bills include the repeal of Civil Rights law 50-A, banning chokeholds, and appointing an Attorney General special prosecutor.