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  • NYSERDA Board of Directors Appoints Doreen M. Harris President and CEO

    The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced Doreen M. Harris was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer at its board meeting today. Ms. Harris was appointed Acting President and CEO of NYSERDA in June 2020 succeeding Alicia Barton, now CEO of FirstLight Power.   “We have witnessed Doreen’s unparalleled leadership and passion for clean energy for more than 10 years at NYSERDA through her strategic...
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  • New York State FY 2022 Budget Highlights

    GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES HIGHLIGHTS OF FY 2022 BUDGET TO REIMAGINE, REBUILD AND RENEW NEW YORK $311 Billion Infrastructure Plan – Largest in the Nation & Most Expansive in State’s History – Will Create Thousands of Jobs Across the State First-in-the-Nation Program to Make Broadband Internet Affordable – $15 Broadband Plans Must Be Offered to Low-Income Families Enhances Public Safety by Authorizing the Withholding of 50 Percent of State and Federal Funds from Jurisdictions that Fail to...
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  • Agreement Reached to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis in New York State

    GOVERNOR CUOMO AND LEGISLATIVE LEADERS ANNOUNCE AGREEMENT TO LEGALIZE ADULT-USE CANNABIS Legislation (S.854-A/A.1248-A) Would Establish the Office of Cannabis Management; Expand New York’s Existing Medical Marijuana Program; Establish a Licensing System; and Create a Social and Economic Equity Program Encouraging Individuals Disproportionately Impacted by Cannabis Enforcement to Participate in Industry Tax Collection Projected to Reach $350 Million Annually and Potentially Create 30,000 to 60,000 Jobs   Governor Andrew M....
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  • New Regulations Adopted to Accelerate Renewable Energy Projects in New York State

    GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES NEW REGULATIONS ADOPTED TO ACCELERATE RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS ACROSS NEW YORK STATE   Renewable Energy Siting Law Will Advance Renewable Energy, Drive Statewide Economic Growth as Part of Governor Cuomo’s Nation-Leading Climate and Jobs Agenda   Regulatory Framework will Jumpstart Clean Energy Project Development and Accelerate Jobs Recovery Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic   Final Regulations Available Here   Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that new regulations have...
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  • Event, Arts and Entertainment Venues can Reopen at 33% Capacity on April 2

    GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES EVENT, ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT VENUES CAN REOPEN AT 33 PERCENT CAPACITY BEGINNING APRIL 2 Venues Will Be Able to Host Up to 100 People Indoors and Up to 200 People Outdoors; With Testing, Up to 150 People Indoors and Up to 500 People Outdoors; Social Distancing and Face Coverings Required Domestic Travelers No Longer Required to Quarantine or Test-Out Within 90 Days of Full Vaccination; International Travelers Must Continue...
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  • Pilot Program Testing the Excelsior Pass Announced at Madison Square Garden and Barclays Center

    GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES PILOT PROGRAM TESTING THE EXCELSIOR PASS AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN AND BARCLAYS CENTER Initial Phase of Pilot Successful During Brooklyn Nets Game at Barclays Center Excelsior Pass Will Be Tested Again During New York Rangers Game on March 2 at Madison Square Garden Proven, Secure Technology Will Confirm an Individual’s Vaccination or Recent Negative COVID Test; Will Help Fast-Track Reopening Theaters, Stadiums & Other Businesses as...
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  • Governor Cuomo Designates John B. Howard as Interim Chair of the Public Service Commission; Interim CEO of the Department of Public Service

    Contact: James Denn | James.Denn@dps.ny.gov | (518) 474-7080 ALBANY — The New York State Department of Public Service (Department) announced today that Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has designated John B. Howard as the Interim Chair of the Public Service Commission (PSC) and Interim Chief Executive Officer of the Department of Public Service. Mr. Howard fills the vacancy created on February 26, 2021 with the departure of John B. Rhodes,...
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  • Additional Re-Opening Guidance Announced for Several Industries as Hospitalization and COVID-19 Infection Rates Decline in New York

    GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL RE-OPENING GUIDANCE FOR SEVERAL INDUSTRIES AS NEW YORK’S HOSPITALIZATION AND COVID-19 INFECTION RATES CONTINUE TO DECLINE Beginning March 5, Billiard Halls Can Re-Open Statewide; Movie Theaters in New York City to Also Re-Open Beginning March 15, Weddings and Catered Events Can Resume Statewide All Re-Openings Subject to Strict Health and Safety Protocols Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that as New York’s hospitalization and COVID-19...
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  • Governor Cuomo Announces Launch of New York Forward Rapid Test Program to Help Businesses and Catered Events Reopen Safely

    GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF NEW YORK FORWARD RAPID TEST PROGRAM TO HELP BUSINESSES AND CATERED EVENTS REOPEN SAFELY Public-Private Partnership First Announced in Governor’s 2021 State of the State to Make Low-Cost Rapid Testing Available for Enhanced Economic Activity     Eleven Initial Sites Are Open Today in New York City Capable of Conducting More Than 5,000 Tests Per Day  Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the launch of the New York Forward Rapid Test Program...
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  • Indoor Family Entertainment Centers Can Open March 26 & Outdoor Amusement Parks Can Open April 9th

    GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES INDOOR FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CENTERS CAN OPEN MARCH 26, OUTDOOR AMUSEMENT PARKS CAN OPEN APRIL 9 & CAMPS CAN BEGIN TO PLAN FOR SUMMER OPENING 25 Percent Capacity Limit in Indoor Family Entertainment Centers and Places of Amusement; 33 Percent Capacity Limit in Outdoor Amusement Parks All Facilities Must Submit Reopening Plans with Health Protocols to Local Health Department Face Coverings and Social Distancing Required for Customers...
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