The US Department of Labor released alarming statistics recently as another 4,971,823 people filed unemployment throughout our country this past week. Moreover the Tax Foundation Centers warns “many states entered the crisis with woefully inadequate unemployment compensation trust funds, with the possibility that three states—California, New York, and Ohio—could run out of money to pay out claims filed to date by the end of April.” New York … [Read more...]
New York Declares a Special Enrollment Period – a Huge Help for Uninsured Individuals
Article Written by Mathieu Steele, Steele insurance Agency in Bloomfield 585) 657-6101 The Cuomo administration has launched a special enrollment period for uninsured New Yorkers to sign up for Health Insurance, even though the enrollment season has passed. This measure comes at a time when many New Yorkers find themselves without coverage due to loss of employment or other reasons. While it is true that typically you can only enroll in health … [Read more...]
Cuomo: Requires All To Wear Masks And Essential Business Employers to Buy Them For Employees
With NYS reports another 752 deaths, brining the total to over 11,000, Governor Cuomo announced he will be issuing an executive order requiring all residents to wear a mask or face covering while in public. "You don't have a right to infect me," Cuomo said when announcing his executive order. The governor said all New Yorkers must wear face coverings in situations where they can't practice social distancing, that includes when riding on … [Read more...]
Number of Employees and Inmates in NY Prisons Increases At Alarming Rate
The number of employees and inmates who contracted the coronavirus within the New York prison system continues to increase at an alarming rate. The state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision reported on Monday that 581 employees and 139 inmates have tested positive for COVID-19. That's up from 319 employees and 55 inmates one week ago. So far, three inmates and one employee died after contracting … [Read more...]
Times Square’s “Naked Cowboy” Offered $100,000 by Adult Entertainment WebCam During COVID-19 CRISIS
The iconic “Naked Cowboy” who is often observed in NYC’s Times Square area wearing just a pair of undershorts and boots is being offered up to $100,000 to appear on CamSoda, an adult entertainment webcam platform. “You’d fit right in with your attire...or lack thereof.” The company’s Vice President wrote. “We’d pay you up to $100,000 and you’d also keep all the tips you earn from your shows. You’d be required to perform three times per week … [Read more...]
State Budget May Cause More Future Problems
Both Assembly members Marjorie Byrnes and Steven Hawley as well as other upstate political leaders severely criticized the newly passed State budget for good cause. Despite Democratic Comptroller DiNapoli’s dire prediction that the COVID-19 crisis could mean a revenue loss as high as $7 billion, the current budget assumes revenue projections remains at a whopping $105.8 billion. This is partially based on the prayer that the federal … [Read more...]
Assembly Republicans Attempt To Rescue Our Farms
Assembly Republicans today issued a letter to President Trump and members of the state’s Congressional Delegation urging them to take swift action to assist farmers suffering devastating impacts from the economic downturn associated with the COVID-19 outbreak. A letter signed collectively by every member of the Republican Conference outlined the dire situation facing the state’s agricultural community, offered a series of recommendations to be … [Read more...]
New York State Voters Will Not Have To Go To Polling Places For The June 23rd Elections
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he will sign an executive order permitting all voters cast their vote on an absentee ballot. Thus no voter will be forced to vote in person for the June 23rd elections. The action appears to be a response to images and video showing voters standing outside polling places in Wisconsin on Tuesday. There were long lines outside some polling places. Several voters donned masks as they waited to cast their … [Read more...]
Health Department Stats Show Insights Into The Virus
On Monday, 731 people died within NYS — the most in a single day since the outbreak began. Recent data released by the state Department of Health shows reveals insights about the virus. The coronavirus death toll in New York State is 5,489. According to the health department 86.2% of the people who died had at least one chronic health condition. More than half of the deceased had high blood pressure and over 37% were diabetics. High … [Read more...]
Serious Concern About The Spread of COVID-19 Within NYS Criminal Justice System
The COVID-19 virus is spreading rapidly throughout the criminal justice system in New York State. Already there are 319 employees who have confirmed cases of COVID-19. Among the incarcerated population, 55 inmates contracted the virus. Fifteen parolees also tested positive for COVID-19. DOCCS has taken steps to combat the spread of COVID-19 in state prisons. The policies include suspending visitation, limiting inmate transfers and … [Read more...]
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