Andy Pallotta, President New York State United Teachers said, “The Senate has put forward a budget proposal that helps support public schools as the center of our communities. Funding dedicated specifically for creating community schools; boosted aid for …
Farm Workforce Retention Credit Increase: This bill, S3502A , sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, increases the amount of the farm workforce retention credit from $600 to $1,200 per farm employee for tax years 2021 through 2025. New York State Food …
Bill Sponsor and Chair of the Senate Committee on Ethics and Internal Governance, Senator Alessandra Biaggi said, “On the first day of Women’s History Month, I am proud to stand with my colleagues to deliver this package of legislation aimed at …
Bill Sponsor Senator Jabari Brisport said, “From Kindergarten through my senior year of high school, I had a total of just one Black male teacher. When I became a public school teacher myself, I learned that only 2% of teachers nationwide are Black men, …
Bill Sponsor, Senator Neil Breslin said, “I am proud that this bill will be included in today's Small Business Recovery package of bills. This proposal would require that Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) being purchased through state contracts would …
New York State Senate Majority Conference Blue Book - Staff analysis of the 2022-2023 Executive Budget.
Senator Alessandra Biaggi said, “As legislators, we have a responsibility to provide relief to struggling businesses and workers— not punish them. S6791A would do just that by reducing employers’ tax obligations, and increasing the maximum unemployment …
Senate Finance Committee Chair Liz Krueger and Assembly Ways and Means Committee Chair, Helene E. Weinstein today announced the Joint Legislative Hearing Schedule on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 Executive Budget Proposal. These hearings, each of which …
Funding and eligibility are not guaranteed, but funds are projected to be available for the following areas of the state where allocations have not been exhausted and tenants in these areas are encouraged to apply. Dutchess County Nassau County (not …
Blair Horner, NYPIRG Executive Director, said, “New York's democracy continues to be a work-in-progress. For the last few years, the Senate Majority has consistently set the table for action to improve elections, enhance government accountability, and …
Voting in New York State is easy, safe, and secure. Recent election reforms have provided voters with greater access to poll sites throughout the state. Find where and when you can vote early in New York State below. Be sure to thank your local election …
Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins announced the appointment of Jen Metzger as the Senate’s appointee to the Cannabis Control Board. Metzger is a former New York State Senator from the 42nd District. Metzger’s public service is extensive having …
$250M Hardship Fund Increased to Assist Small Landlords The New York State Senate voted to extend the residential eviction moratorium in light of recent United States Supreme Court decisions that would allow evictions to resume despite continuing COVID19- …
The Senate Ethics and Internal Governance Committee will hold a public hearing on Monday, July 12, 2021, 10:00 AM. The hearing will stream live. The hearing continues the Senate Majority’s efforts to fight corruption in state government. Upon conclusion …
Bill Sponsor, Deputy Majority Leader Michael Gianaris, said, “New York has seen a decades-long affordable housing crunch exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing economic devastation,” said Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris. “This legislation …
Bill Sponsor, Deputy Senate Majority Leader, Senator Michael Gianaris said, “Pursuing environmental justice rectifies decades of harmful policies that have exacted a toll on our communities, our state, and our planet. I'm pleased to support these bills …
Bill sponsor and Senate Majority Deputy Leader Senator Michael Gianaris said, “Gun violence is an epidemic the State Senate is committed to addressing head on. These bills would curb gun violence and enhance the safety of all New Yorkers. I am proud to see …
The New York State Senate passed legislation to back New York’s construction workers in their fight against wage theft, and help those seeking justice to navigate their claims against such crimes. The legislation holds contractors accountable and increases …
Bill Sponsor Senator Neil Breslin said, “I am glad that this bill is a part of this important package. This bill prevents a public official from appointing members to an IDA board, and then allowing the IDA Board to appoint that public official to serve as …
Michael Polenberg, VP of Government Affairs for Safe Horizon, said, “Safe Horizon is extremely grateful for the leadership of Senator Brad Hoylman in advancing the Adult Survivors Act, a bill to create a one-year civil window for time-barred individuals …
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