Month: March 2021

State expands vaccine to all 50 and older
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State expands vaccine to all 50 and older

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on March 22 that starting march 23 at 8 a.m., New Yorkers 50 years of age and older would be eligible to receive the vaccine.  103,425 doses have been administered across New York’s vast distribution network in the last 24 hours, and more than 1 million […]

Arts groups seek $1M rescue fund
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Arts groups seek $1M rescue fund

State lawmakers joined arts leaders on March 26 in support of setting aside $1 million in COVID-19 recovery funds for local artists and arts organizations devastated by the pandemic. “ReStart the Arts” in Westchester and Rockland counties is an effort led by the Affiliate Committee of ArtsWestchester, a group of […]

Mayer recognizes 4 women for COVID efforts
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Mayer recognizes 4 women for COVID efforts

Sen. Shelley Mayer and Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins hosted the 2021Women’s History Month Celebration virtually on Tuesday, March 23 to recognize exceptional women from their senate districts. Each year, Mayer recognizes outstanding women from the district who go above and beyond to serve the community.  This year, she focused on […]