Statement
"Thousands of New Yorkers rely on Amtrak service for their daily commute or long-distance travel. I'm outraged that service between Albany and New York City has been suspended for so long, especially as we approach some of the busiest travel days of the year during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend."
"Facing international and domestic crises, President Biden has made an urgent request of Congress to provide supplemental funding to support our national security interests in Israel and Ukraine, as well as urgent domestic challenges related to border security and disaster relief."
“I am pleased to see that SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP have reached a tentative agreement to end the actors’ strike. New York's film and television industry is critical to our state's economy, creating 65,000 jobs in the past year and $35 billion in economic activity over the past decade."
“Nine days after the latest mass shooting to terrify America, the United States Supreme Court has decided to consider overturning a ban on bump stocks."
"I have been briefed on the building collapse in Dutchess County and have deployed State emergency services personnel to assist in response efforts."
“When I met with Cornell students yesterday, I promised them New York State would do everything possible to find the perpetrator who threatened a mass shooting and antisemitic violence on campus."
“I have been briefed on the shooting that occurred this morning on the Thruway near downtown Buffalo and have directed the New York State Police and the Thruway Authority to work with local law enforcement to provide any assistance necessary as the investigation continues."
his morning, a mudslide in Westchester County has caused significant disruption to Metro North and Amtrak service."
"I have been fully briefed on the water main break that occurred this morning in Watertown. As the normal flow of potable water is expected to run out soon, we are in the process of deploying emergency water to Watertown residents."
“The State of New York mourns the loss of even more innocent lives today as a result of the explosion at Al Ahli Arab hospital in Gaza."