Gov. Hochul Announces Proposal To Address Critical Truck, Bus Driver Shortage
The proposal would allow qualified third parties to offer the road test for commercial driver's licenses.
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The proposal would allow qualified third parties to offer the road test for commercial driver's licenses.
While Gov. Kathy Hochul is renewing support for reviving takeout drinks from bars and restaurants, it's far from being a done deal.
The governor announced the state's "Vax to Kid" ad campaign to help boost vaccination rates.
Every person enrolled in SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, will get the maximum level of food benefits this month. That's $835 for a family of four.
Tenant advocates say it's unfair for the state government to leave thousands of still-struggling New Yorkers without eviction protections, particularly as the eviction ban is about to end Saturday.
It's part of continuing backlash over Bragg's decision to order prosecutors to avoid seeking jail for all but the most serious crimes.
As more details of the horrific fire come out, it is clear that one community has been especially impacted. Most of the victims are from the West African nation of The Gambia.
Hochul said workers should get the booster within two weeks of eligibility, which is five months after being fully vaccinated.
The mayor and police commissioner have ordered officers to actually ride the trains.
They're also asking for a permanent end to evictions in the middle of winter.
The MTA will have to decide whether the new line will be heavy rail, light rail or bus rapid transit, and it's still unclear how much this will cost riders and taxpayers.
As part of Gov. Kathy Hochul's "Test To Stay" program, thousands of testing kits have been delivered to Catholic schools throughout the state.
As part of her small business recovery plan, the governor wants to permanently legalize the sale of takeout drinks.
She's hoping to convince New Yorkers that she has the right stuff to be elected to a full four-year term.
The plan would impact statewide elected officials, including governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general and comptroller.
Despite the troubling and ever-increasing number of COVID-19 cases in New York City, Mayor Eric Adams is urging corporations and financial institutions to end their reliance on telecommuting.
Students not yet eligible for a booster shot when the mandate takes effect will be allowed on campus. Once eligible, they must get the shot to stay.
It involves more rapid testing, sending dozens of new ambulance teams to New York City, and a dramatic plea for people to get vaccinated.
The new rules include an increase in COVID testing in schools, more testing options for teachers and staff, and changes to the exposure protocol.
The announcement came Tuesday in reaction to rising hospitalizations across the country that include children.
Cases of COVID-19 among children in New York are leading to an "uptick" in hospitalizations.
New York also issued a warning about increasing pediatric hospitalizations.
New York is cracking down on fake vaccine cards.
Wednesday marked another day of shattered COVID-19 daily positivity records on Long Island. Suffolk County had the highest numbers in the state.
Long Island currently has the highest seven-day average of new positive COVID-19 cases in the state.
