News & Updates

Child Victims Act Temporary Revival of Civil Claims Goes into Effect Tomorrow On February 14, Governor Cuomo signed into law the Child Victims Act, which revises procedural requirements for certain […]

Capital Funding Announced for Not-for-Profit Colleges and Universities Governor Cuomo announced funding for capital projects at 35 colleges and universities across New York. The funding comes from the Higher Education […]

NYSED Posts Interim Tuition Rates for Special Education Providers Late last month, the New York State Education Department (NYSED) announced that interim tuition rates for the 2019-20 school year have […]

Governor Cuomo Launches “The Time Is Now” Campaign to Push Women’s Justice Agenda Yesterday, Governor Cuomo launched the Women’s Justice Agenda: “The Time Is Now” campaign to urge the Legislature […]

Legislative Spotlight Legislature Passes Bills to Support Victims of Domestic Violence Both houses of the Legislature passed a package of bills this week to protect and support victims of domestic […]

Headlines OCFS Creates Division of Youth Development and Partnerships for Success The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) announced the creation of a new division in recognition of the […]

Headlines Governor Cuomo Announces Selection of Attorneys to Help Immigrants Across the State Governor Cuomo announced the selection of 19 experienced, dedicated immigration attorneys to serve as full-time legal counsels […]

Budget Update The Senate and the Assembly released their one-house budget proposals two weeks ago, outlining their respective priorities for the 2019-20 budget. Highlights of interest in the Senate one-house […]

Budget Update The Senate and the Assembly are expected to release one-house budget proposals this week, followed by joint budget subcommittees. The 2019-20 fiscal year starts on April 1, 2019 […]

Budget Update Governor Cuomo Releases 30 Day Budget Amendments On February 15, Governor Cuomo released formal amendments to the 2019-20 Executive Budget, referred to as “30-day amendments”. As a result […]