By Susan Arbetter New York State PUBLISHED 5:42 PM ET Mar. 03, 2021 PUBLISHED 5:42 PM EST Mar. 03, 2021
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The state’s funding for the Consolidated Local Street and Highway Program, better known around the state capitol as CHiPs, hasn’t increased in 9 years. Joe Wisinski, president of the NYS County Highway Superintendents Association, told
Capital Tonight that this year that funding must increase. CHiPs is the lifeblood of local infrastructure, he said. It’s been stagnant for 9 years, yet all the paving material that we use costs more now.
Cuomo’s executive budget keeps CHiPS funding flat at $438 million.
NYSCHSA and other transportation groups are hoping to see lawmakers hike that by $150 million.
Bay Area Undocumented Immigrant Hesitant to Apply for DACA
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President Biden met virtually with Mexican President Manuel López Obrador Monday
A comprehensive immigration bill backed by Biden faces an uphill battle in Congress
One CA undocumented immigrant said while the new administration’s plans sound promising, he’s still hesitant about applying
He hopes President Biden can protect him and strike new deals for immigration policies that will last a lifetime
President Biden sought to find solutions with President Obrador on how to handle immigration at the border. Meanwhile, a comprehensive immigration bill, which includes a path to citizenship for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients backed by President Biden faces an uphill battle in Congress.
Pediatricians Group Urges Kids Return to School PUBLISHED 5:38 PM ET Mar. 03, 2021 PUBLISHED 5:38 PM EST Mar. 03, 2021
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There s a push across the country and here in New York to fully reopen schools. And the effort has the backing pediatricians who say kids need to be back in school.
As more COVID vaccine doses are rolled out, the hope is teachers will be among those getting their shots. We need children back in classrooms, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said on Wednesday. Children not back in classrooms hurts the child, it hurts their socialization, it puts additional stress on the family.
Elected officials from President Joe Biden to Cuomo want kids back in classrooms as the pandemic enters its second year. Pediatricians like Dr. Warren Seigel agree.