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Not too long ago, a man named Jonathan in Westchester County reached out to my Senate office for help. A retired older adult on a fixed income, Jonathan was struggling to pay for his multiple medications. He told us that one of these medications — for his leukemia — was no longer covered by Medicare because the price had increased to $2,700 a month. Stories like this are far … [Read more...] about Senator Gillibrand: Americans should age with dignity & prosperity: The country needs a five-point Master Plan on Aging

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that construction is beginning on a $26.7 million project to rehabilitate a 13-mile stretch of Interstate 390, between Exit 8 in the Town of Geneseo and Exit 10 in the Town of Avon, both in Livingston County. The project will improve travel conditions and enhance safety along a vital artery in the Finger Lakes Region. Additionally, new … [Read more...] about Governor Kathy Hochul announced that construction is beginning on a $26.7 million project to rehabilitate a 13-mile stretch of Interstate 390 in Livingston County

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Office of Labor Relations (OLR) Commissioner Renee Campion announced a tentative contract agreement with the Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association (PBA) that will offer pay increases for New York City Police Department (NYPD) officers for the first time in six years. The eight-year agreement — which is retroactive to 2017 and would … [Read more...] about Mayor Adams, OLR Commissioner Campion announce tentative contract agreement With PBA, providing fair wage increases for first time in six years

The New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) committed $1.3 billion to two funds as part of its Sustainable Investments and Climate Solutions (SICS) Program, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the Fund, announced. “These investments will position the Fund well for the future as the world transitions to a low-carbon economy,” DiNapoli said. “The Fund is a … [Read more...] about Comptroller DiNapoli announced that the NYS Pension Fund commits $1.3 billion to sustainable investment program

Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $2 million State investment to add 12 apprenticeship programs at the City University of New York for its associate degrees starting in the Fall 2023 semester, a large expansion of CUNY's offering of for-credit apprenticeships in in-demand industries. The additions build on the five existing apprenticeship programs embedded within CUNY associate … [Read more...] about Governor Hochul announced a $2 million State investment to add 12 apprenticeship programs at the City University of New York