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After a top aide to Gov. Andrew Cuomo told Democratic state lawmakers that they did not disclose the actual COVID-19 nursing home death toll because of concerns about how it

Report Says NYS Nursing Homes Highly Underreporting COVID Deaths A new report from NY State Attorney General Letitia James reveals that data from The New York Department of Health shows (DOH) COVID-19 related deaths reported was well below actual numbers, by as much as 50% lower. The investigations by James office also found that nursing homes’ lack of compliance with infection control protocols put residents at increased risk of harm, and facilities that had lower pre-pandemic staffing rat...

New York State Sen. Joseph Griffo, R-I-C-Rome, along with members of the Senate Republican Conference, today unveiled a package of legislation to help “Reset New York’s Restaurant and Hospitality Industry.” The COVID-19 pandemic has presented unique challenges for all New Yorkers and crippled the state’s economy - in particular restaurants and hospitality businesses in New York State. Hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers work in this industry, including many hourly and tipped wage emplo...

Photo: WHCU ALBANY, N.Y. (WHCU) — State Senate Republicans have introduced a legislative package to reset the restaurant business. The “Reset New York’s Restaurant and Hospitality Industry” was unveiled Tuesday in Albany by the Senate Republican Conference. Senator Peter Oberacker’s proposed bill would create an employee retention credit, which he says would help employers keep employees on their payroll while the pandemic continues. Oberacker says rewarding job creators with the cre...

Legislation package introduced to assist New Yorks restaurant and hospitality industry Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved Rich Pedroncelli/AP Fabian Rodriguez cleans a table in an outdoor tented dining area of Tequila Museo Mayahuel restaurant, in Sacramento, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020. California’s restaurant and hospitality industry rebounded in October, adding 66,000 jobs last month as they unemployment rate in the state dipped below 10% for the first time sin...

Borrello Joins Fellow GOP Senators in Announcing ‘Reset New York’s Restaurant and Hospitality Industry’ ALBANY – New York State Senator George Borrello, along with members of the Senate Republican Conference, unveiled a package of legislation on Tuesday to help “ Reset New York’s Restaurant and Hospitality Industry.” The COVID-19 pandemic has presented unique challenges for all New Yorkers and crippled our economy – in particular our restaurants and hospitality businesses in N...

State Senator Peter Oberacker announced a bill he sponsored to assist the Oneonta City School District

State Senator Peter Oberacker: “As a small business owner, I am used to reviewing budget spreadsheets.  Unfortunately today’s presentation from the governor failed to include many of the details needed to truly assess his spending proposal.  Blaming Washington for our woes and threatening lawsuits is not the best path forward.  “Help for small businesses, aid for our schools, and a real tax relief plan for our upstate homeowners are key to helping our state recover.  I will be review...

Senator Oberacker Reacts To Cuomo’s Budget Proposal 51st District State Senator Peter Oberacker issued a statement on Governor Cuomo’s state budget proposal. Oberacker says Cuomo’s plans failed to include many of the details needed to truly assess his spending proposal. He added that blaming Washington for New York’s woes and threatening lawsuits is not the best path forward. Oberacker says he is looking forward to helping develop a final plan that meets the needs of those he represents...

Members of Cayuga Countys state legislative delegation offered mixed reviews of Gov. Andrew Cuomos executive budget presentation, which largely focused on the need for federal aid amid the COVID-19 pandemic.