Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that a new first-in-the-nation regulation has been proposed to protect New York State from the ever-growing threat of cyber-attacks. The regulation requires banks, insurance companies, and other financial services institutions regulated by the State Department of Financial Services to establish and maintain a cybersecurity program designed to protect consumers and ensure the safety ...

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced $3 million in available funding for municipalities in New York to advance the purchase or lease of Zero Emission Vehicles such as battery electric and hydrogen vehicles. The rebates will be provided through the record $300 million Environmental Protection Fund investment in FY 2017 State Budget, and will help New York meet its commitments under the Multi-State ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — More than a year into the construction process, Empire Outlets is starting to take shape. Within the next few weeks, the outlets’ developer, BFC partners, will be putting the finishing touches on underground infrastructure, and pouring concrete to form the foundation of New York City’s first outlet mall. “We’ve poured several yards of concrete onsite. Next weekend we are having a 2,400-cubic-yard ...

The New York State Department of Labor is pleased to announce that Roberta Reardon, who was nominated to serve as Commissioner by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo in October 2015, was today confirmed by the New York State Senate. “My highest priorities as Commissioner will be to continue the great work and momentum of the Governor, the Department of Labor, and the Legislature,” said Commissioner Reardon ...

The New York State Senate today confirmed Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s nomination of Maria T. Vullo as Superintendent of the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS). As Superintendent, Ms. Vullo is responsible for regulating more than 1,500 insurance companies and nearly 1,600 banking and other financial institutions. Ms. Vullo has served as Acting Superintendent since February when she was nominated ...

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Senate Independent Democratic Conference Leader Jeffrey Klein today announced an agreement on legislation to modernize New York’s 80-year-old Alcoholic Beverage Control Law. The agreement allows alcohol to be sold earlier on Sundays, adds commonsense provisions to broaden retail sales by producers, and reduces ...

MARCY—The New York Power Authority and New York State Electric & Gas today announced the completion of a $120 million transmission project that will enable more electricity from renewable sources to flow from upstate to meet energy demand in more-populated downstate regions without having to build new power lines. The project, known as the Marcy South Series Compensation Project, is also a cornerstone ...

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie today received 26 recommendations from the Business Regulation Council. The Council submitted recommendations on ways to decrease the cost of doing business in New York State without compromising protections for workers. The Council arrived at its recommendations after conducting a review the state’s ...

Albany, NY – At a Grand Finale Gala held on Friday, May 13, 2016 in the elegant Renaissance Albany Hotel, The Upstate New York/Vermont Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announced the names of the 2016 Man and Woman of the Year. Kelsey Carr of The Chazen Companies, was named Woman of the Year, raising over $95,000 for LLS, while Rick Ostroff of Ostroff Associates was named Man of the Year, raising a record ...