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CORRECTION: Due to a reporting error, an earlier version of this story incorrectly reported the number of unemployment identity-theft fraud cases that New York has responded to in 2021 as the amount paid in identity-theft related unemployment fraud. The number of cases remains nearly double the number of cases for all of 2020. ALBANY — Lawmakers proposed taking action Tuesday to improve the state’s unemployment system as agencies battle record-high levels of fraudulent claims after...

In fact, some political experts thought we’d lose two. “We’ve lost two or more seats every Census since 1950,” said Dan Lamb, lecturer in Cornell’s Institute for Public Affairs. “This is a break in the trend line that’s positive for New York. We’re not losing as much clout as we have in prior cycles.” Losing only one representative seemed to be good news for the Empire State, until we heard that the difference between losing one seat and keeping our 27 representatives came dow...

The New York State Capitol building in Albany. Photo: Matt Wade, Creative Commons, some rights reserved. Apr 28, 2021 — The New York State Legislature for the first time rescinded some of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s restrictions that were put in place because of the COVID-19 pandemic, including an unpopular rule that prohibited bars and restaurants from serving alcohol unless the customer also ordered food. Lawmakers said with the infection rate going down and vaccinations increasing, the restrict...

Credit WAER file photo The New York State Legislature for the first time rescinded some of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s restrictions put in place because of the COVID-19 pandemic, including an unpopular  rule that prohibited  bars and restaurants from serving alcohol unless they customer also ordered food. Lawmakers say with the infection rate going down and vaccinations increasing, they are no longer needed. Cuomo said he was planning ending the orders anyway. The legislature voted to end an e...

Photo: WHCU ITHACA, N.Y. (WHCU) — State lawmakers have repealed a directive from Governor Cuomo that required the purchase of food with a beer or glass of wine. Last July, Cuomo’s executive order caused an immediate uproar among business owners around the Finger Lakes, Southern Tier, and across the state. The order was issued as bars and restaurants were allowed to reopen. State Democratic lawmakers say it was no longer necessary. Republican Assemblyman Phil Palmesano says the repeal was l...

Lawmakers vote to overturn Cuomos executive orders New York State Lawmakers passed a bill suspending three of the Governor’s executive orders. Posted: Apr 28, 2021 5:51 PM Updated: Apr 28, 2021 6:27 PM Posted By: Kirk Tupaj New York State Lawmakers passed a bill we can all drink to, and now you don’t need to purchase food with your drink. The bill sponsored by the Senate Democratic Majority suspends the governor’s executive order requiring the purchase of food with alcoholic beverages. ...

ALBANY, NY (WSKG) – The state Legislature for the first time rescinded some of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s restrictions that were put in place because of the COVID-19 pandemic, including an unpopular rule that prohibited bars and restaurants from serving alcohol unless the customer also ordered food. Lawmakers said with the infection rate going down and vaccinations increasing, the restrictions are no longer needed. Cuomo said he was planning to end the orders anyway. The New York State Assembly Cr...

New York lawmakers on Wednesday voted to end Gov. Andrew Cuomos executive order that required food to be sold with alcoholic beverages at bars and restaurants. The state Senate passed the resolution by a 61-0 vote. The state Assembly followed with a 149-0 vote. With approval by both houses, the order has been terminated.  Cuomo issued the executive order in July 2020 to prevent gatherings and mingling at bars and restaurants amid the COVID-19 pandemic. However, critics of the order — in...

3:56 The New York State Legislature for the first time on Wednesday rescinded some of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s restrictions put in place because of the COVID-19 pandemic, including a rule that prohibited bars and restaurants from serving alcohol unless the customer also ordered food. Lawmakers say with the infection rate going down and vaccinations increasing, they are no longer needed. Cuomo said he was planning to end the orders anyway.  The legislature voted to end an executive order that ...

I implore the New York state governor, Assemblymember John Lemondes, and state Sen. Peter Oberacker to ensure the education foundation aid formula is updated with current data to include Auburn