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Source: Barclay, GOP lawmakers introduce Cuomo impeachment resolution in Albany – syracuse.com

“I have consistently been on record indicating my grave concern over the allegations against Governor Cuomo and have stated that if this impedes the ability to execute his responsibilities, then he should step aside,” said Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake.) “With increasing allegations, it is clear he can no longer effectively carry out his duty. […]

Source: Legislature curbs Cuomo’s power as calls for resignation grow | NCPR News

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From the office of State Senator Dan Stec Senator Dan Stec is pushing for a broadband access bill that Governor Andrew Cuomo vetoed in January to be included in this year’s budget, which is due by April 1. Stec has signed onto a letter requesting that the Comprehensive Broadband Connectivity Act (S8805/A6679C), which was approved […]

Source: Democrats forge deal to strip Cuomo’s emergency powers

Source: Local leaders react to Cuomo sexual-harassment allegations | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | While Gov. Andrew Cuomo has apologized for what he called “insensitive” comments made to a former aide, the latest allegations of sexual harassment has sparked ou

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COVID-19 February 23 Updates Nursing Home Visitation Updates There are new, expanded guidelines for visitation of residents in nursing home facilities in accordance with CMS and CDC guidelines to begin on February 26. The Department of Health recommends that visitors take a rapid test before entry into the facility, and DOH will provide rapid tests to […]

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Source: Cuomo said ‘he can destroy me’: Democrat alleges governor threatened him over nursing homes scandal

Assemblyman Jones: Call for a full repeal of the Governor’s emergency powers “The Governor continues to evade the legislature and his lack of transparency continues to be outraging. It is clear that vulnerable populations were at risk, but what is most alarming is that the Governor continues to keep the truth from the public that […]

RURAL DIGITAL DIVIDE DISPARITY MUST BE FIXED Column by Senator Dan Stec – February 4, 2021 The governor’s promise almost five years ago of high-speed broadband for all remains unfulfilled.  Having heard frustrated pleas from families, businesses, schools and many others, my colleagues and I proposed legislation last year to drill down into this problem […]

Source: Missed broadband connections could mean missed opportunities for North Country | NCPR News

Senator Dan Stec (R,C,I-Queensbury) and Assemblymember Matt Simpson (R,C,I-Horicon) are urging Governor Andrew Cuomo to initiate the planning process for the safe opening of sleepaway summer camps this year. Day camps were able to open last summer with guidance from the State Department of Health.  Sleepaway camps, however, were prohibited, which negatively impacted young campers […]

Source: NY lawmakers’ plan prison visits to assess COVID crisis – New York Daily News

Earlier today New York Attorney General Letitia James released a searing report that found the state Department of Health underreported nursing home deaths related to the coronavirus by as much as 50 percent.  (Click here to review the report)  State Senator Dan Stec issued this statement:  “All New Yorkers, and especially those who suffered the […]

Source: Adirondack groups call for more forest preserve funds and rangers | Adirondack Explorer

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) announced that he helped pass legislation to support small businesses by excluding unemployment charges due to COVID-19 from being used to calculate an employer’s experience rating (A.2001). “The necessary shutdowns and restrictions put in place to help us battle COVID-19 have had adverse effects on many small businesses in the […]

Source: ‘Painful’ cuts proposed in pensions for teachers, state employees – VTDigger