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The legislature this week passed the debt service appropriation, which is traditionally the first of the budget bills to pass each year as it does not require amendment, giving the legislature a lot of discretion regarding the timing of passage. It is typically a sign that the process is moving forward with an end in sight, […]

Governor Cuomo signed into law a chapter amendment to the prosecutorial conduct commission. The original bill passed last year and was signed by the Governor (Chapter 202 of the laws of 2018) with an approval message indicating that the Governor expected to work with the Legislature to address certain constitutional issues identified by the Attorney General’s office via a […]

The Governor announced the latest round of ReCharge NY power allocations this week as the New York Power Authority (NYPA) Board of Trustees approved 16.7 megawatts of low-cost allocations to 23 different entities across the state. The program began in 2011 and currently provides power to 770 businesses and not-for-profit organizations. NYPA’s board also approved the seven year Alcoa […]

Rockland County has declared a state of emergency regarding a measles outbreak that is now entering its 26th week. The county is banning any unvaccinated minor under 18 from any public places until they receive the vaccination. It is unclear how they intend to enforce the ban, however, if anyone found in violation they could face 6 […]

Long-time Bronx congressman Jose Serrano announced that he would not seek reelection amid revelations that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. First elected in 1990, Serrano is the longest-serving Hispanic-American in the House of Representatives. Serrano said: “After my diagnosis, I initially planned to continue my work representing the people of the South Bronx […]

This week the New York Racing Association (NYRA) named a new CEO, elevating David O’Rourke from the title of interim president and CEO. O’Rourke assumed the interim position after the resignation of Chris Kay in the wake of allegations he used NYRA employees to do work on his home in Saratoga. Prior to holding the interim […]

City & State NY’s weekly Winners & Losers here. Listen to Governor Cuomo’s radio interview with Alan Chartock. Listen to Governor Cuomo’s radio interview with Brian Lehrer. Crain’s 40 under 40. Buffalo News looks at this year’s budget issues.

The Board of Regents will next meet on April 8 and 9. Senate Higher Education Committee will hold a public hearing to explore ways to provide oversight of for-profit schools at 10:00am on April 10 in Albany (Hearing Room A, LOB). The Public Service Commission will hold its next meeting on April 18. Senate Finance Committee will hold a public hearing on the issue […]

Lower Ed: Increases School Aid by $1.62 billion or 6.0% over the 2018-2019 school year. Increases Foundation Aid by $1.2 billion or 6.8%. Accepts the proposal to extend mayoral control and accountability of New York City schools for three years, pending a Senate hearing to contemplate and recommend reforms to enhance transparency and parental/community input […]

Lower Ed Increases School Aid by $1.6 billion or 6.3% over the 2018-19 school year. Increases Foundation Aid by $1.16 billion. Extends mayoral control of the New York City School District for three years until June 30, 2022. Higher Ed Includes $2 million in additional supports for students with disabilities, increases funding to the part […]