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New standards for classifying commercial truck drivers
New York State Labor Commissioner Peter M. Rivera today announced a new standard for determining whether a commercial truck driver is an employee or...
New York will top $1 billion in grants and scholarships to students in 2014
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that for the first time in 14 years, New York State will increase funding for the maximum Tuition...
FEMA extends deadline for those affected by Sandy
Congressman Timothy Bishop announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency has extended the deadline for homeowners to file completed flood insurance claims by...
New York statewide air quality now meets federal standard
All of New York State air quality is now in compliance with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards for particulate matter (PM2.5) levels, State...
Cooling assistance to help individuals with heat-related health issues
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that $3 million is being made available to provide air conditioners to eligible low-income New Yorkers with documented...
Cuomo launches fourth round of regional economic development councils
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today launched Round IV of the Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) initiative, officially kicking off the 2014 competition for up...
Cuomo announces historic commitment to solar power
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced a nearly $1 billion commitment to NY-Sun, which will significantly expand deployment of solar capacity throughout the state...
Cuomo announces fundamental shift in utility regulation
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today unveiled plans for an energy modernization initiative that will fundamentally transform the way electricity is distributed and used in...
Senator Ken LaValle renews push for ‘Truth in Testing’ legislation
Senator Ken LaValle is renewing his push for a “Truth In Testing” legislation to increase disclosure of Common Core testing. The central part of...
Cuomo reminds jobseekers about 88,000 available positions listed on jobs express
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today reminded New Yorkers that nearly 88,000 jobs are currently available and listed on the Jobs Express website (www.jobs.ny.gov )....
