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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 millions of New Yorkers applied for benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic. New York has responded t...

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 down to fewer than 100 people filling out the census last year. Yes. If 89 more people had responded to...

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 Apr 28, 2021 — The New York State Legislature for the first time rescinded some of Gov.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 restrictions are no longer needed. Cuomo said he was planning to end the orders anyway. The Legislature vote...

Credit WAER file photo The New York State Legislature for the first time rescinded some of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s restrictions put in place because of the COVID-19 pandemic, including an unpopular  rule that prohibited  bars and restaurants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 executive order that gave rise to the term “Cuomo chips”, because bars and restaurants were not a...

Photo: WHCU ITHACA, N.Y. (WHCU) — State lawmakers have repealed a directive from Governor Cuomo that required the purchase of food with a beer or glass of wine.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 long overdue. Before the vote, State Senator Peter Oberacker addressed the Legislature. Following Wed...