Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) and Assemblymember Amy Paulin (D-Westchester) gathered with representatives from Bumble, the National Organization for Women (NOW), the National Women’s Political Caucus, and other advocates at the Capitol to urge fellow lawmakers to advance their long-overdue cyberflashing legislation (S.6420A / A.318B). This legislation would … [Read more...] about Skoufis, Paulin Rally with Advocates to Call for Passage of Long-Overdue Cyberflashing Legislation
New York State
Statement from County Executive Day regarding shooting in Buffalo
New City, NY, - “The racist attack in Buffalo, New York, Saturday is horrific. Fueled by hate, 10 innocent people were murdered and 3 others shot in an attack that can only be described as pure evil. This massacre is forever marked as one of the deadliest racist attacks in recent American history and we must stand united against hate to eradicate the senseless … [Read more...] about Statement from County Executive Day regarding shooting in Buffalo
RCC to Receive Additional Funds through SUNY’s Educational Opportunity Program
(ROCKLAND/May 12, 2022) -- Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the expansion of SUNY's life-changing Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) to include four additional SUNY campuses: Cayuga County Community College, Corning Community College, Tompkins Cortland Community College, and Rockland Community College. This increases the total number of campuses to 54, with work … [Read more...] about RCC to Receive Additional Funds through SUNY’s Educational Opportunity Program
Business Workforce Survey 2022 Due 5/13/2022
New York State - in partnership with the Business Council of New York State - has developed a comprehensive online survey to solicit vital feedback from businesses on the skills required for workers to be successful in today's complex economy, and how New York can prepare and position its labor force to better serve companies' needs. Please share this survey with your contacts. … [Read more...] about Business Workforce Survey 2022 Due 5/13/2022
NEW YORK BLOOD CENTER ANNOUNCES BLOOD EMERGENCY
School breaks and increased travel have caused a dramatic decrease in blooddonations; types O and B have dropped to 1-to-2-day level NEW YORK – New York Blood Center (NYBC) announced a blood emergency today,as school spring breaks and holiday travel have caused an alarming drop in donationsover the past six weeks. All blood types are low and type O is at just a 1-to-2-day … [Read more...] about NEW YORK BLOOD CENTER ANNOUNCES BLOOD EMERGENCY