“It is incredibly disappointing that the Governor is once again making arbitrary, last-minute decisions on New York’s reopening process. After waiting patiently for months and investing great time and resources towards developing reopening plans, deep cleaning their facilities and reconfiguring their spaces to meet strict safety protocols, businesses previously scheduled to open in Phase 4 are once again on hold ,” said Senator George … [Read more...]
Cuomo to Visitors To NYS: Self -Quarantine Or Else!
DADDY SAYS AFTER TWO WEEKS WE CAN LEAVE OUR ROOM. I LOVE NY! Governor Andrew Cuomo threatened to strictly enforce out-of-state residents who must quarantine themselves for a 14-day period with border patrols, airport police and periodic check-ups of some travelers. “We’ll have inspectors who are randomly looking at names on the [flight lists] and following up to make sure you’re quarantining. And if you’re not, then you’re in … [Read more...]
EDITORIAL: MALLS, MOVIE THEATERS AND GYMS DENIED PHASE FOUR OPENINGS
by Robert A. DeLena The collective groan of disappointment could be heard throughout New York State as both suffering businesses and consumers learned that gyms, movie theaters and malls will not be allowed to reopen in the coming phase four allowances. This is just another COVID-19 inspired decree that early on saw the State deny your right to Freedom of Religion and Freedom of Assembly but not your right to buy your bottle of alcohol from … [Read more...]
Today Is Primary Day
Absentee balloting has increased the number of voters for today’s primary. For example, The Board of Elections (BOE) said last week it has processed about 550,000 absentee ballots this cycle compared to 65,000 in the primaries four years ago. Those who vote today will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite candidates for president, Congress, New York State Legislature, and local offices are vying for nominations. Absentee … [Read more...]
Rob Ortt Elected Senate Minority Leader
State Sen. Rob Ortt has been become the first western New Yorker to serve as Senate minority leader since the early 1970s. The North Tonawanda Republican, beat out both State Senators Patrick Gallivan and Andrew Lanza. "I'm eager to unite our remarkable conference and work with Republicans from across our great state to fight for our party and our values," Ortt said in a statement. "Hard-working taxpayers, small businesses and families from … [Read more...]
Sodus Man Shoots a Shotgun at Troopers and Deputies and Is Shot Dead
On June 19, 2020, at approximately 11:05 p.m., the New York State Police and the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call of a domestic incident at 6022 Boyd Road in the town of Sodus, Wayne County. The caller stated that his son was breaking objects inside the residence and was armed with a shotgun. When the troopers and the deputies arrived, they observed an armed individual inside the residence, and attempted to make … [Read more...]
Governor’s NY Police Reforms May Cause Unforeseen Problems
Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed an Executive Order that will put the 500 New York localities with police agencies political, economic, and even unionization problems he may not have foreseen. It also can cause further taxation troubles that could increase your local taxes and cause more middle- and upper-class residents to flee the state for those areas in our country with less cumbersome policies. The Governor’s NY Police Reform & … [Read more...]
SENATOR BORRELLO WANT CUOMO TO RELEASE REOPENING GUIDELINES FOR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
While college administrators across New York field anxious calls from students and their parents about plans for the fall semester, student housing and other issues, Governor Andrew Cuomo has given no indication of how they should respond. Senator George Borrello told Governor Cuomo to immediately release reopening guidelines for colleges and universities. He noted that the continuing state of uncertainty is leading many students to consider … [Read more...]
Governor Mandates COVID-19 Health Study On Minorities
Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed into law a study on how COVID-19 has impacted minorities where higher rates of infection have been demonstrated. He also boasted that NYS now has the lowest number of hospitalizations and deaths since the pandemic began. Twenty-three people in New York passed away due to COVID-19, down from a record-high of 800 just nine weeks ago. "New York State has been continuing to follow the data and the … [Read more...]
State Board of Elections Pushing Heavy For Absentee Voting
All New York State voters have three options to vote in the upcoming June 23, 2020 primary election: by absentee ballot, during the nine day early voting period, and; on election day. The New York State Board of Elections has issued a press release which encourages voters to vote by absentee ballot for all elections taking place on June 23, 2020 in “order to avoid long lines and the risks associated with coronavirus.” A … [Read more...]
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