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State is ‘finally ahead of the virus,’ Cuomo says

New York is “finally ahead of the virus,” Gov. Andrew Cuomo said. Total hospitalizations are down to 8,196, from more than 18,000 at the peak. The daily death toll is at about 200, down from a high... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkMay 10th, 2020

Boeing CEO sees years of recovery from coronavirus ahead for aviation industry

Gov. Andrew Cuomo outlined how stay-at-home restrictions could be eased for parts of the state. New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said city-run health clinics soon will use a that lets people collect... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkApr 30th, 2020

A quarter of New Yorkers may have had the virus

Nearly a quarter of New York City residents have had the coronavirus, according to a test survey of the population carried out across the state, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday. The state's second... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkApr 27th, 2020

Trump says federal government will help New York secure more virus testing

President Donald Trump said he and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo agreed in an Oval Office meeting Tuesday to work to double coronavirus testing in the hard-hit state over the next few weeks. “We will... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkApr 25th, 2020

Cuomo: Antibody survey shows wide exposure to virus

More evidence is emerging that far more New Yorkers have had the coronavirus than the number confirmed by lab tests, officials said Thursday. A state survey of about 3,000 people found that 13.9%... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkApr 25th, 2020

Executive order will allow pharmacies to become collection points for virus tests

An executive order will allow independent pharmacies across the state to become collection points for Covid-19 testing, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Saturday during his coronavirus briefing. The... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkApr 25th, 2020

A month after New York"s first virus death, toll hits 10,000

New York’s coronavirus death toll has now topped 10,000 only about a month after the state recorded its first fatality, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday. The state tallied 671 new deaths on Sunday. It... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkApr 15th, 2020

Paid sick leave, prevailing wage and more: What"s in the state budget (and what"s not) that could affect your business

Gov. Andrew Cuomo and state legislators reached a deal this week on a budget that would reduce spending as the state expects to lose billions of dollars in revenue because of the coronavirus. To stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus, many businesse.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 3rd, 2020

State budget cuts are "ugly and painful truth" during virus outbreak, Cuomo says

As New York navigates the coronavirus<…; crisis, Gov. Andrew Cuomo and lawmakers are trying to find their way forward on a despite uncertainty about the size of the financial toll the outbreak... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkApr 1st, 2020

LIVE UPDATES: Wisconsin will still hold April 7 election, Cuomo hits back at Trump

Brendan McDermid/Reuters We'll keep this page updated with the biggest coronavirus headlines of the day. Check back for updates.  Here's the latest: Wisconsin officials are moving full-speed-ahead with the state's .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMar 30th, 2020

Gov. Cuomo says NY, NJ and CT to limit gatherings to no more than 50 people in coordinated response to virus

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said in a series of tweets Monday that the state is coordinating with New Jersey and Connecticut on measures aimed at stopping the spread of the c.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMar 16th, 2020

State steps up plans for a surge of Covid-19 hospitalizations

Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Thursday that the state is closely monitoring hospitalizations related to Covid-19 in anticipation of a surge in patients. The state had identified 328 people with the virus,... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkMar 14th, 2020

Coronavirus response could last six months or more, governor says

New York state could be dealing with virus response for six months or more, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday during the opening of a New Rochelle drive-thru facility that will test for Covid-19. "I... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkMar 14th, 2020

The Agenda: More coronavirus cases emerge, UB"s foreign-study students are called home and Buffalo gets poor marks for income inequality

MORNING LEAD Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced that there are now 11 confirmed coronavirus cases in New York state. Cuomo says the immediate family members of a 50-year-old Westchester County man who tested positive for the virus have also tested po.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 5th, 2020

Cuomo budget czar says pied-à-terre tax could help pay for MTA

A proposal to tax so-called "foot on the ground" homes might finally have a foot in the door.State Budget Director Robert Mujica released a statement late Wednesday listing a so-called pied-à-terre... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkMar 11th, 2019

Cuomo"s journey: Eight years of promises kept, kicked down the road or left behind

In August 2010 the state Legislature and beleaguered Gov. David Paterson finally agreed to an annual budget. Late for the fourth straight year—by a staggering 125 days—it included more than... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkSep 8th, 2018

Democrats finally control the power in Albany. What will they do with it?

Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the Democratic Party seized complete control of the New York state government Tuesday, decisively evicting Republicans from running the state Senate, which they have controlled for all but three years since World War II......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsNov 7th, 2018

Biden Calls For Tripling Tariffs On Chinese Steel Ahead Of Speech In Swing State Of Pennsylvania

Biden Calls For Tripling Tariffs On Chinese Steel Ahead Of Speech In Swing State Of Pennsylvania The White House announced on Wednesday morning that President Biden will call for tripling tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum in a speech.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytApr 17th, 2024

N.C. State Lottery Commission: Sports betting hits $659M in first month

First-month receipts totaled $659 million, putting North Carolina ahead of pace to reach a first-year forecast of $3.9 billion in wagers......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 17th, 2024

Biden and Trump will face a tough fight in swing state Georgia ahead of November

Georgia boasts two Democratic US senators, Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff. But Republicans still retain firm control of state government. President Joe Biden and former .....»»

Category: worldSource: nytApr 14th, 2024

Why Georgia continues to be a jump ball for Biden and Trump ahead of November

Georgia boasts two Democratic US senators, Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff. But Republicans still retain firm control of state government. President Joe Biden and former .....»»

Category: worldSource: nytApr 14th, 2024