Paul Karas has been appointed Commissioner of the Department of Transportation to continue the Governor’s $100 billion investment plan to modernize aging infrastructure across the state. Before joining the Cuomo Administration, Mr. Karas served for four years as Vice President and Manager of RS&H, Inc., a transportation and buildings infrastructure consulting firm. Prior to that, he served […]
Assemblymember Kevin Cahill (D-Kingston) announced signature by the Governor of three bills relating to the insurance industry. These new laws address protections on neonatal coverage, modernizing mortgage insurance for homebuyers and extending the State’s reporting requirement regarding the renewal of auto-insurance policies in New York. “As Chair of the Assembly’s Insurance Committee, I am pleased to […]
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the following appointments to his administration, adding to a team committed to implementing his bold agenda. “From tuition-free college for the middle class to the nation’s boldest infrastructure agenda, our administration has an unprecedented record of success in fighting for greater social and economic opportunities for all,” Governor Cuomo said. “These […]
Funding Will Help Communities Prevent, Respond to, and Recover from Emergencies Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, Senator Charles Schumer, Senator Kristen Gillibrand and members of the New York Congressional Delegation today announced more than $60 million in federal grants to support counterterrorism and emergency preparedness activities in counties across New York State. The funding, provided by […]
CFA Portal now accepting applications for the New NY Broadband Program Program will provide high speed internet access for all New Yorkers by the end of 2018 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the launch of the New NY Broadband Program’s Consolidated Funding Application Portal, which is now accepting applications for the Request for Proposals […]
Governor Announces Creation of Statewide Water Quality Rapid Response Team, and Will Propose First-Ever Regulations For Mulch Facilities Governor Also Announces Testing in Northrop Grumman Plume and Comprehensive Long Island Groundwater Study Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced a series of aggressive water quality initiatives to protect both the public health and the environment. The […]
Clean Energy Fund will advance solar, wind, energy efficiency and other clean tech industries to spur economic development and reduce harmful emissions Today’s unprecedented action will result in lower energy costs for consumers and business beginning this year Work also begins to establish the Clean Energy Standard to meet the Governor’s aggressive 50 percent renewables […]
Empire State Development President, CEO and Commissioner Howard Zemsky congratulated the films that were either produced or posted in New York and received 20 nominations for the 88th Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences awards. The New York productions earning nominations generated more than an estimated $31.9 million in spending in the state and […]
In his 6th State of the State Address, Governor Cuomo lays out transformative agenda for New York State that builds on 5 years of progress and turns focus to raising the bar on pressing issues and areas of opportunity Governor’s Executive Budget continues record fiscal discipline while making dramatic investments in infrastructure, affordable housing and […]