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New York’s First Media Literacy Toolkit for Educators
January 23, 2025 | 3:41 PM ESTGovernor Hochul introduced a resource for teachers to develop students’ ability to analyze, evaluate and assess all forms of media.
Making Water Infrastructure Projects Affordable
January 23, 2025 | 1:35 PM ESTGovernor Hochul announced the Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors approved $273 million in financial assistance for water infrastructure improvement projects across New York State.
Support for Push to Restrict Smartphone Use in Schools
January 23, 2025 | 1:17 PM ESTElected officials, labor leaders and education advocates react to Governor Hochul's push to restrict smartphone use in K-12 schools statewide.
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Governor Cuomo announced the launch of the New York Forward Rapid Test Program to help businesses safely reopen.
Governor Cuomo announced that the New York State Department of Health will allow visitation of residents in nursing home facilities in accordance with CMS and CDC guidelines.
Governor Cuomo announced sweeping nursing home reform legislation to increase transparency, hold nursing home operators accountable for misconduct and help ensure facilities are prioritizing patient care over profits as part of the 30-day amendments.
"The Federal government has informed New York that nearly all COVID-19 vaccine doses allocated for Week 10 — which were scheduled to be delivered between February 12th and February 21st — are delayed due to the winter storms continuing to impact much of the country."
Governor Cuomo updated New Yorkers on the state's vaccination program.
Governor Cuomo announced that the daily positivity rate was 3.15 percent yesterday, the lowest since November 23. The 7-day average positivity rate has declined for 41 straight days.
Governor Cuomo updates New Yorkers on the state's vaccination program.
Governor Cuomo announced that New York State's COVID-19 7-day average positivity rate has declined for the 40th straight day.
Earlier, Governor Cuomo announced that at the Governor's request, the Federal Emergency Management Agency will establish four additional community-based vaccination sites in Buffalo, Rochester, Albany and Yonkers.
Governor Cuomo announced 13 community-based pop-up vaccination sites coming online this week at community centers, public housing complexes and cultural centers.