New York Governor Kathy Hochul extended Executive Order 52 for at least 30 days, allowing pharmacists statewide to keep administering COVID-19 vaccines and preserving easy access for all New Yorkers. She also urged the federal government to add COVID-19 shots to the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program, while directing the Department of Health to explore…
“Stop Hiding Hate Act” Requires Social Media Companies Operating in New York to Report Their Content Moderation Policies to OAG Starting October 1 – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that social media companies must start reporting their content moderation policies to her office, as required by the “Stop Hiding Hate” Act. This…
Information on available state, federal and private grants October 2025Vol. 39, Issue 10 Look inside for funding opportunities for: increasing training for healthcare workers■ alternatives to incarceration/ reducing recidivism funding■ municipal waste and recycling■ regional disability health clinics for people with developmental disabilities■ integrated data systems and services■ improve access to local foods in eligible…
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that, after opposing proposed cuts, New York will have $187 million in law enforcement and counterterrorism funding restored following President Trump’s reversal. Hochul said the restored funds will support police, first responders, and public safety efforts statewide, ensuring communities have the resources needed to keep families safe and secure. This marks…
New York has been named the nation’s leader in mental health by Mental Health America’s “State of Mental Health in America” report, which analyzed 17 measures using 2022–2023 data—the same period Governor Kathy Hochul launched a $1 billion plan to strengthen care. The state rose to No. 1 overall (up from No. 4 in 2024…
During the weekend of October 3, OMNY will undergo a planned system upgrade that will improve performance and enhance the experience for all of our tap-and-ride customers using either bank cards or OMNY cards. The upgrade is being made in preparation for absorbing all remaining MetroCard users as they transition over to the tap-and-ride system…