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Hochul announced Thursday that she would be tapping state Sen. Brian Benjamin, who represents a number of Manhattan neighborhoods including Harlem, for the role of lieutenant governor. Benjamin is the…

ByJeanmarie Evelly

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Aug 2021

New York City’s Sexual Harassment Laws, Explained

Andrew Cuomo resigned in the wake of harassment allegations, and new Gov. Kathy Hochul has vowed to overhaul Albany’s policies. What protections exist for New York City workers?

ByEse Olumhense 0Comments

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Aug 2021

Government Justice

Safe Injection Site Supporters Push Hochul to Fulfill Cuomo’s Pledge for Overdose Prevention Pilot

Health advocates point to a spike in overdose and opioid deaths during the pandemic, saying the pilot program to launch five Overdose Prevention Centers—four of them in the city, where…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

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Aug 2021

Government

Kathy Hochul Sworn in as New York’s First Female Governor

The former lieutenant governor took the oath of office at midnight Tuesday, becoming the state’s 57th executive leader and the first woman to hold the post. She is expected to…

ByJeanmarie Evelly

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Aug 2021

Government

The Long Goodbye: What’s Ahead for Andrew Cuomo?

The third-term Democratic governor delivered his farewell speech to New Yorkers Monday, his last day in office after resigning in the wake of sexual harassment allegations. ‘We didn’t always get…

ByJeanmarie Evelly

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Aug 2021

Government Housing and Homelessness News

How Will NY’s Next Governor Kathy Hochul Address Housing and Homelessness?

The soon-to-be governor recently pledged to re-strengthen the state’s eviction moratorium after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a key portion of the law, which expires at the end of…

ByDavid Brand 6Comments

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Aug 2021

Government News

Future Gov. Kathy Hochul Pledges New Direction After Cuomo Resigns: ‘I’m Ready’

“I spoke with Governor Cuomo yesterday and he pledged his full support for a smooth transition,” Hochul said Wednesday. “Regarding his decision to step down, I believe it is appropriate,…

ByEse Olumhense 0Comments

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Aug 2021

Government Justice

Gov. Andrew Cuomo to Resign Following Sexual Harassment Allegations

Cuomo, embroiled for the last few months in several high-profile scandals—including sexual misconduct accusations by nearly a dozen women—announced Tuesday that he was resigning from the state’s highest office, effective…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 3Comments

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Mar 2021

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