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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo delivers his State of the State address virtually from The War Room at the state Capitol on Monday in Albany.
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo is proposing to invest $306 billion worth of projects around New York state, although Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties were not among the places announced for new development.
On Thursday, Cuomo gave his fourth State of the State address, which lasted around 30 minutes. In it, he complained about the inequity of New York having to fund the federal government. “New York is tired of subsidizing other states with our tax dollars,” he said. “We subsidize 42 states. … Basic fairness is all we ask but basic fairness we demand.”
New York State s COVID-19 vaccine rollout lacks clarity and cohesiveness. And, at this time, enough doses. It s not clear whether current delays for those desperately seeking inoculation can be blamed on the state, the feds, or the vaccine makers. And, it s not about blaming one entity or another, but one thing is certain, and it s unsettling for many: When you ask local officials for specific answers on timelines for the various phases, or how many vaccines will arrive in their next shipment, or when that shipment is due, they don t actually know.
Here s what we do know:
Now, in Week 5 of the vaccine s availability in Oneida County, the county POD (Point of Distribution) at MVCC had administered a first shot of the vaccine to approximately 1,400 people. More than 6,700 shots have been given through MVHS, and approximately 2,500 more through Rome Memorial Hospital. And, some area chain pharmacies have inoculated some, but how many, and how many doses they have left is unclear.
Created: January 14, 2021 01:30 PM
Gov. Cuomo delivered his fourth and final part of his series of the State of State Thursday. Cuomo talked about big public projects the state has already completed in his tenure.
The governor says now is the time for the government to spark the economy with development.
Those plans include converting an underutilized exit ramp in Albany into a landscaped park with event spaces, and a path connecting several Downtown Albany neighborhoods.
Cuomo says he expects the $11.4 million project to be done this year.
You can read more about that and the other state projects below.
2021 REIMAGINE | REBUILD | RENEW HIGHLIGHTS