“You can argue (seniors in nursing homes) are safer than a senior citizen at home, who is receiving care at home.” — Governor Andrew Cuomo on “Meet The Press”, Sunday, June 30, 2020. On Sunday, Governor Cuomo went on Meet The Press...
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Cuomo issued an executive order (Executive Order 202.15 issued April 9, 2020) allowing all citizens to vote in any election held on or before June 23, 2020 by absentee ballot in order to facilitate social distancing. June 23...
Via our partners at NYSILC.org As New York State has been particularly affected by the Coronavirus, we are assessing critical needs faced by New Yorkers with disabilities and seeking your valuable input through an online survey. Results will inform the public and...
New York State has a massive deficit due to the combination of falling revenue and increased costs associated with fighting the pandemic. In order to balance the State’s budget, Governor Cuomo is proposing...
As if the cuts to CDPA, and all of Medicaid, weren’t enough, this year’s budget also gave Governor Cuomo the power to make more budget cuts throughout the year. The Governor has released an early document – and it includes threats of cuts to...
As we all continue to digest the devastating cuts and actions that were in this year’s budget, we are also faced with the looming threat of even more potential harm. This past weekend, Governor Cuomo’s Budget Director, Robert Mujica, announced that the...
