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GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES REGENERON TO CREATE 1,500 BIOTECH JOBS IN MAJOR NEW YORK EXPANSION
New York’s Largest Biotech Company to Invest $800 Million to Expand Facilities in the Capital Region 1,500 New Jobs Will Be Added to 5,400 Existing Regeneron Jobs in New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that Regeneron, a leading biotechnology company that invents and manufactures life-transforming medicines for people with serious diseases, will invest approximately $800 million over seven years to expand its laboratory space, manufacturing capacity... -
GOVERNOR CUOMO SIGNS LEGISLATION TO ESTABLISH NATION’S FIRST COMMISSION ON PROSECUTORIAL CONDUCT
Announces Three-Way Agreement on Chapter Amendment Independent, Publicly Accountable Commission Will Investigate Prosecutorial Misconduct to Address Claims of Malicious Prosecutions, Prevent Wrongful Convictions, and Address Allegations of Wrongdoing Addresses Complaints of Prosecutorial Misconduct Which Can Lead to Wrongful Convictions, Frequently Impacting People of Color Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation (S.2412-D/A.5285-C) establishing the nation’s first State Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct, with a three-way agreement on a chapter amendment to build... -
GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES PROJECTS FOR TRANSFORMATIVE “ROC THE RIVERWAY” INITIATIVE IN DOWNTOWN ROCHESTER
New Vision Plan Includes 13 Projects to Transform Genesee River Waterfront Advisory Panel Recommends Creation of Downtown Riverfront Management Entity to Lead Effort Investment Complements “Finger Lakes Forward” – The Region’s Comprehensive Strategy to Revitalize Communities and Grow the Economy Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced 13 transformative projects as part of the ROC the Riverway initiative to revitalize the underutilized area along the Genesee River in Downtown Rochester. The projects... -
GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES $8.4 MILLION TO COMBAT ELDER ABUSE AND FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION STATEWIDE
First-in-the-Nation Initiative to Support and Expand Comprehensive, Statewide Network of Enhanced Multidisciplinary Teams to Protect Vulnerable Adults Funding Will Support 23 Existing Teams and Create Additional Teams to Serve Every County by 2020 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced $8.4 million in state and federal funding to improve and expand services for vulnerable adults at risk of abuse, neglect or financial exploitation. Developed by the state Office of Victim... -
DEC Awards $19.5 Million Five-Year Pollution Prevention Contract to Rochester Institute of Technology
NYSP2I Assistance and Technology Center Reduces Pollution, Cuts Waste, and Increases Business Efficiency New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today that DEC has awarded a $19.5 million five-year contract to operate the New York State Pollution Prevention Institute (NYSP2I) to the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). This contract award is funded by the State’s Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) and follows a competitive Request... -
GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES NEW PUBLIC-PRIVATE RESEARCH COLLABORATION TO ADVANCE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF TICK-BORNE DISEASES
Wadsworth Center Laboratory and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Aim to Improve Diagnosis of Lyme Disease and Develop New Treatments Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced a new, groundbreaking public-private research collaboration to advance the diagnosis and treatment of tick-borne diseases. The New York State Department of Health Wadsworth Center Laboratory and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. – a leading biotechnology company that invents life-transforming medicines for people with serious diseases, will collaborate to... -
NY Lawmakers Push Measure to Create Prosecutorial Misconduct Monitor
By Dan M. Clark New York Law Journal State Sen. John DeFrancisco, R-Syracuse, speaks at a press conference in the legislative office building in Albany on Wednesday. Photo: Dan M. Clark/NYLJ New York state lawmakers in Albany are making a final push to create a commission on prosecutorial conduct before the legislative session ends next week. The commission would have the power to investigate complaints against prosecutors and admonish,... -
GOVERNOR CUOMO KICKS OFF BUS TOUR TO PASS RED FLAG GUN PROTECTION BILL
Governor Launches Statewide Bus Tour of Schools in Solidarity with Students, Teachers, and School Administrators in Support of Common Sense Gun Reform Long Island Leaders Endorse Legislation Advanced by Governor Cuomo to Empower Teachers and School Administrators to Prevent School Shootings by Pursuing Court Intervention Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today kicked off a statewide campaign to pass the Red Flag Gun Protection Bill, also known as the Extreme Risk... -
Handy Teams Up with Facebook Marketplace to Make Booking Home Services a Cinch
NEW YORK, May 23, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Facebook and Handy understand the power of local commerce and its impact on building communities. Today, Handy is announcing an integration to make it easier for millions of shoppers to book a Handy local service professional directly through Facebook Marketplace. To use the feature, simply search for services like cleaning, handyman, furniture assembly, or smart home setup, among other popular categories.... -
Statement from Governor Andrew M. Cuomo on the Appointment of Barbara Underwood as Attorney General
“I commend the Legislature for its sound and prudent decision to appoint acting Attorney General Barbara Underwood. She is a brilliant legal mind and an extraordinarily qualified attorney who has argued 20 cases before the Supreme Court, and she will provide strong leadership and important continuity in the office of Attorney General during these challenging times. I am proud to have first appointed Barbara as Solicitor General, and I...
