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Ostroff Associates Welcomes Transportation and Infrastructure Policy Leader Ron Epstein as a Senior Advisor
Ostroff Associates, New York State’s leading government relations firm, welcomes Ron Epstein as a Senior Advisor for Transportation and Infrastructure.
During Climate Week, Governor Hochul Announces Major Green Energy Infrastructure Projects to Power New York City with Wind, Solar and Hydropower from Upstate New York and Canada
During Climate Week, Governor Kathy Hochul today announced two major green energy infrastructure projects to power New York City with wind, solar and hydropower projects from upstate New York and Canada. If approved, these infrastructure projects will create approximately 10,000 family-sustaining jobs statewide and bring $8.2 billion in economic development investments, including developer-committed ...
During Climate Week, Governor Hochul Announces Major Green Energy Infrastructure Projects to Power New York City with Wind, Solar and Hydropower from Upstate New York and Canada
During Climate Week, Governor Kathy Hochul today announced two major green energy infrastructure projects to power New York City with wind, solar and hydropower projects from upstate New York and Canada. If approved, these infrastructure projects will create approximately 10,000 family-sustaining jobs statewide and bring $8.2 billion in economic development investments, including developer-committed ...
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Governor Hochul Announces Federal Approval for Major Disaster Declaration in Wake of IDA Flooding
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced President Biden approved an expedited Major Disaster Declaration that will help provide for federal financial relief for local governments and New Yorkers and deliver individual and public assistance for eligible New Yorkers recovering from the flooding damage caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ida. The counties covered by the declaration for individual assistance include: Bronx, Queens, Kings, Richmond and Westchester ...
Governor Hochul Announces Federal Approval for Major Disaster Declaration in Wake of IDA Flooding
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced President Biden approved an expedited Major Disaster Declaration that will help provide for federal financial relief for local governments and New Yorkers and deliver individual and public assistance for eligible New Yorkers recovering from the flooding damage caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ida. The counties covered by the declaration for individual assistance include: Bronx, Queens, Kings, Richmond and Westchester ...
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Governor Hochul Announces Nomination of Adrienne Harris as Superintendent of the Department of Financial Services
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that Adrienne Harris has been nominated to lead the New York State Department of Financial Services as its next Superintendent. Formerly a top economic advisor to President Obama, Ms. Harris will become the state’s top financial regulator tasked with overseeing the banking and insurance industries and their compliance with state laws as New York works to rebuild its economy ...
Governor Hochul Announces Nomination of Adrienne Harris as Superintendent of the Department of Financial Services
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that Adrienne Harris has been nominated to lead the New York State Department of Financial Services as its next Superintendent. Formerly a top economic advisor to President Obama, Ms. Harris will become the state’s top financial regulator tasked with overseeing the banking and insurance industries and their compliance with state laws as New York works to rebuild its economy ...
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Governor Hochul Announces Selection of Senator Brian Benjamin for Lieutenant Governor
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the selection of Brian Benjamin for Lieutenant Governor. Senator Benjamin and Governor Hochul have previously worked together on several key issues, including fighting the opioid epidemic and boosting addiction recovery programs, supporting MWBE business owners and making it easier for New Yorkers to vote. Senator Benjamin previously served as the New York State Senator for District 30 ...
Governor Hochul Announces Selection of Senator Brian Benjamin for Lieutenant Governor
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the selection of Brian Benjamin for Lieutenant Governor. Senator Benjamin and Governor Hochul have previously worked together on several key issues, including fighting the opioid epidemic and boosting addiction recovery programs, supporting MWBE business owners and making it easier for New Yorkers to vote. Senator Benjamin previously served as the New York State Senator for District 30 ...
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Governor Hochul Announces Changes to Accelerate State Rent Relief Program and Attract More Applicants
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a series of changes to both attract more applications and accelerate payments within New York State’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Under the Governor’s direction, the state will invest an additional $1 million in marketing and outreach efforts to raise awareness about the rent relief program, the available funding, and the strong tenant eviction protections in place for those who apply ...
Governor Hochul Announces Changes to Accelerate State Rent Relief Program and Attract More Applicants
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a series of changes to both attract more applications and accelerate payments within New York State’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Under the Governor’s direction, the state will invest an additional $1 million in marketing and outreach efforts to raise awareness about the rent relief program, the available funding, and the strong tenant eviction protections in place for those who apply ...
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On First Day in Office, Governor Hochul Announces Comprehensive Plan to Help Ensure a Safe, Productive Return to Schools this Fall
On her first day in office, Governor Kathy Hochul announced a new, comprehensive plan to help ensure a safe, productive return to schools this fall in the midst of rising COVID-19 numbers fueled by the Delta variant. As part of this plan, Governor Hochul has directed the New York State Department of Health to institute a universal mask requirement in all schools, public and private, as determined ...
On First Day in Office, Governor Hochul Announces Comprehensive Plan to Help Ensure a Safe, Productive Return to Schools this Fall
On her first day in office, Governor Kathy Hochul announced a new, comprehensive plan to help ensure a safe, productive return to schools this fall in the midst of rising COVID-19 numbers fueled by the Delta variant. As part of this plan, Governor Hochul has directed the New York State Department of Health to institute a universal mask requirement in all schools, public and private, as determined ...
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Governor Hochul Announces Expanded Eligibility for the $800 Million Covid-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced changes to New York State’s $800 million COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program that will enable more small businesses to apply for funding. Starting today, businesses with revenues up to $2.5 million can apply for grants, up from the previous threshold of $500,000. Additionally, the limitation for businesses that received Federal Paycheck Protection ...
Governor Hochul Announces Expanded Eligibility for the $800 Million Covid-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced changes to New York State’s $800 million COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program that will enable more small businesses to apply for funding. Starting today, businesses with revenues up to $2.5 million can apply for grants, up from the previous threshold of $500,000. Additionally, the limitation for businesses that received Federal Paycheck Protection ...
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Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul Announces Senior Appointments to Incoming Administration
Albany, NY – Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul today announced senior appointments to her incoming administration, with Karen Persichilli Keogh to be appointed Secretary to the Governor and Elizabeth Fine to be appointed Counsel to the Governor. “Karen Persichilli Keogh and Elizabeth Fine bring the depth of knowledge, leadership,and experience that it will take to meet the challenges New Yorkers face,” said Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul ...
Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul Announces Senior Appointments to Incoming Administration
Albany, NY – Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul today announced senior appointments to her incoming administration, with Karen Persichilli Keogh to be appointed Secretary to the Governor and Elizabeth Fine to be appointed Counsel to the Governor. “Karen Persichilli Keogh and Elizabeth Fine bring the depth of knowledge, leadership,and experience that it will take to meet the challenges New Yorkers face,” said Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul ...
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Governor Cuomo Announces Covid-19 Vaccination Mandate for Healthcare Workers
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced today that all healthcare workers in New York State, including staff at hospitals and long-term care facilities (LTCF), including nursing homes, adult care, and other congregate care settings, will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Monday, September 27. The State Department of Health will issue Section 16 Orders requiring all hospital, LTCF, and nursing homes ...
Governor Cuomo Announces Covid-19 Vaccination Mandate for Healthcare Workers
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced today that all healthcare workers in New York State, including staff at hospitals and long-term care facilities (LTCF), including nursing homes, adult care, and other congregate care settings, will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Monday, September 27. The State Department of Health will issue Section 16 Orders requiring all hospital, LTCF, and nursing homes ...