Altho not mentioned in either of these two documents, Governor Cuomo has signed the legislation. NEWS FROM Assembly Health Committee Chair Richard N. Gottfried 822 Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248 - Tel: 518-455-4941250 Broadway, #2232, New York, NY 10007 - Tel: 212-312-1492GottfriedR@NYAssembly.Gov - Twitter @DickGottfried March 30, 2021 A Historic Day:Legislature Passes Bill to LegalizeAdult Use of Marijuana in NYSToday, the New York State Assembly and Senate passed the … Continue reading Recreational marijuana in NY may generate up to 60,000 jobs and $350 million in taxes
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What’s at stake for renters and landlords in NY State
Tenants and Landlords’ Future Hang in the Balance Over State Budget. Here’s What That Means Posted on April 1, 2021 at 9:15 am by West Sider This article was originally published on Mar 31 at 3:32pm EDT by THE CITY Hiram Alejandro Durán/THE CITY By Allison Dikanovic, THE CITY After a year of Band-Aids, lawmakers in Albany finally have the … Continue reading What’s at stake for renters and landlords in NY State
First public hearings held on proposal to expand the Danskammer plant
I testified during the afternoon session in opposition to this proposed plant that would be powered but fracked gas from Pennsylvania. Many of the hundreds who spoke were relatively local while I live down the Hudson on Manhattan. I made three points in less than three minutes. (1) They would Never have thought of putting … Continue reading First public hearings held on proposal to expand the Danskammer plant
Vaccinated, live in NY State, and like concerts? Try Excelsior Pass
As a beta tester, I'm pleased to see that the setup has been vastly eased. The description below is of the beta version but it is now final. For reasons impossible to fathom, even this final version expires on April 25th. Might as well give it a try anyway. Simply click here: https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/excelsior-pass https://hudsonvalleypost.com/vaccinated-how-to-sign-up-for-nys-excelsior-pass-for-concerts/ Vaccinated? … Continue reading Vaccinated, live in NY State, and like concerts? Try Excelsior Pass
Farmers Almanac says a hot summer for NYC
https://patch.com/new-york/new-york-city/long-range-forecast-predicts-heat-hit-nyc Long Range Forecast Predicts Heat About To Hit NYC The Old Farmer's Almanac sees summer arriving early. Nick Garber, Patch StaffPosted Fri, Mar 19, 2021 at 12:06 pm ET|Updated Fri, Mar 19, 2021 at 12:08 pm ET The Old Farmer's Almanac sees a hot spell arriving soon. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) NEW YORK CITY — The snow's barely melted … Continue reading Farmers Almanac says a hot summer for NYC
Free rides to vaccination sites expanded for New Yorkers
One of the aspects of living in the city that required me to adapt was the impossibility of having a car in Manhattan. Most of my life is lived within easy walking distance. Occasionally I take a bus or the subway. But I haven't owned a car for 20 years -- and I'm not unique … Continue reading Free rides to vaccination sites expanded for New Yorkers
Another sign that NYC is recovering
Lower Rents Allow Brooklyn Ice Cream Shop to Open ‘Boutique’ on the UWS Posted on March 16, 2021 at 10:51 am by Carol Tannenhauser, West Side Rag Flavors range from traditional to innovative, from Just Vanilla to Salt-Kissed Caramel to Vegan Brooklyn Black & White Cookie. By Carol Tannenhauser Around the first of April, a … Continue reading Another sign that NYC is recovering
NYC used bookstore with charm and cat
The Pig That Purrs At Westsider Rare and Used Books Bobby Panza March 17, 2021 Community Westsider Rare and Used Books is magical. It’s gained local and international acclaim over the years as a beloved institution of the Upper West Side. Nestled between 80th and 81st Streets on Broadway, Westsider is run by the legendary, “cross medium … Continue reading NYC used bookstore with charm and cat
Local action in NYC fighting equipment to expand the use of fracked gas
Food & Water Watch, members of the Fire Department of New York, and local activists are protesting permits proposed for the addition of more liquified and compressed natural gas to its Greenpoint Facility in Brooklyn. The proposal also seeks to transport trucks carrying this product thru parts of the city. Other than the company proposing … Continue reading Local action in NYC fighting equipment to expand the use of fracked gas
UWS building that added 20 floors without permission allowed to keep them
This has been a day of irritating news and, for someone who lives in Manhattan, this one was the cherry on top. The builders and developers of this high rise had been sued very soon after it became clear that they intended to add floors for which they hadn't sought approval. Construction continued even after … Continue reading UWS building that added 20 floors without permission allowed to keep them
Add a NYC COVID variant to those from the UK, Brazil, and S Africa
https://patch.com/new-york/upper-west-side-nyc/s/hga4o/fauci-taking-nyc-coronavirus-variant-very-very-seriously? Fauci Taking NYC Coronavirus Variant 'Very, Very Seriously' A new, homegrown coronavirus variant in New York City is being closely tracked by health officials, Dr. Anthony Fauci said in a briefing. Matt Troutman, Patch StaffPosted Mon, Mar 1, 2021 at 2:56 pm ET|Updated Mon, Mar 1, 2021 at 6:25 pm ET A new, homegrown coronavirus variant in New York … Continue reading Add a NYC COVID variant to those from the UK, Brazil, and S Africa
Movie theaters opening up in NYC
Movie Theaters Will Be Allowed to Reopen on March 5, But Not Every UWS Theater Will Posted on February 23, 2021 at 6:39 pm by West Sider AMC Lincoln Square on 68th Street. Gov. Cuomo announced this week that movie theaters will be allowed to reopen on March 5 at 25% capacity, with no more … Continue reading Movie theaters opening up in NYC
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