“I applaud the courage of the women who have come forward. Previously, I expressed my support for the investigation being led by Attorney General Letitia James. I still believe that independent investigation must continue. But I also believe that the number and the nature of the allegations against Gov. Cuomo has made it impossible for him to govern. Gov. Cuomo should resign.”
“Amphibians contribute to a healthy, functioning ecosystem and during this time of year, road mortality poses a significant threat to forest species that migrate to woodland pools for breeding,” said DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos. “DEC is grateful to the many volunteers who venture out each year to assist salamanders and frogs that encounter roads during their migration. I encourage all New Yorkers and visitors traveling the state’s roads to be on the lookout for these vulnerable amphibians and the dedicated volunteers keeping them safe and remind our volunteers to practice social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19."
Amphibian Migrations and Road Crossings Project volunteers document Hudson Valley road locations where they observe migrations, record weather and traffic conditions, and identify and count the amphibians on the move. Volunteers also carefully help the amphibians to safely cross roads. Due to COVID-19, DEC’s Hudson River Estuary Program held virtual training programs in February and March for 115 participants. New volunteers can also train themselves by using materials on the project website.
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Is Andrew Cuomo still Governor? Why won't he just resign now so I can announce that I will be running for governor next year.
182,584 Doses Administered Across New York State in the Last 24 Hours
More than 1 Million Doses Administered Over Past Seven Days
Vaccine Dashboard Will Update Daily to Provide Updates on the State's Vaccine Program; Go to ny.gov/vaccinetracker
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today updated New Yorkers on the state's vaccination program. 182,584 doses have been administered across New York's vast distribution network in the last 24 hours, and more than1 million doses have been administered over the past seven days. The week 13 allocation from the federal government continues being delivered to providers for administration.
"We are seeing a lot of progress in our daily numbers in the fight against COVID, and the long-term sustainment of this hard-earned progress will depend on our efficiency in getting people vaccinated," Governor Cuomo said. "The White House has moved up dramatically the amount of vaccines available, and we are set to significantly increase our capacity for getting shots into arms - a logistical undertaking unlike anything we have done before. Our goal is to be the first COVID-safe state, and we will do that by continuing to prioritize the hard-hit communities and the most vulnerable New Yorkers that bore the brunt of COVID."
New York's vast distribution network and large population of eligible individuals still far exceed the supply coming from the federal government. Due to limited supply, New Yorkers are encouraged to remain patient and are advised not to show up at vaccination sites without an appointment.
The 'Am I Eligible' screening tool has been updated for individuals with comorbidities and underlying conditions with new appointments released on a rolling basis over the next weeks. New Yorkers can use the following to show they are eligible:
· Doctor's letter, or
· Medical information evidencing comorbidity, or
· Signed certification
Vaccination program numbers below are for doses distributed and delivered to New York for the state's vaccination program, and do not include those reserved for the federal government's Long Term Care Facility program. A breakdown of the data based on numbers reported to New York State as of 11AM today is as follows.
STATEWIDE BREAKDOWN
Total doses administered - 6,446,720
Total doses administered over past 24 hours - 182,584
Total doses administered over past 7 days - 1,104,458
Percent of New Yorkers with at least one vaccine dose - 21.7%
Percent of New Yorkers with completed vaccine series - 11.0%
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79 percent of CUNY graduates work full time in New York State after graduation, earning a combined $57 billion annually in 2019 and paying an estimated $4.2 billion in State income taxes in 2019
New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer released a new analysis highlighting the City University of New York’s (CUNY) significant contributions to the City and State economies. The report provides a comprehensive overview of CUNY’s economic impact, showing that 79 percent of CUNY graduates work full time in New York State after graduation, earning a combined $57 billion annually in 2019 and paying an estimated $4.2 billion in State income taxes in 2019. Nearly 850,000 CUNY graduates work full time in New York State, representing approximately 10 percent of the total private-sector workforce in the state and 17 percent of the workforce with a higher education.
“As a CUNY graduate myself, I know first hand how CUNY opens up opportunities for its students,” said New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer. “CUNY is an engine of social mobility and must be at the heart of any plans for our recovery from the devastation of COVID-19. Few institutions better reflect New York’s incredible diversity and it is time that we as a city recognize the power of CUNY and adequately invest in its students and its teachers. There is no economic recovery for New York without a strong and well-funded CUNY system.”
Drawing on data provided by the CUNY Office of Institutional Research and Census data on Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes (PSEO), this new analysis revealed the following findings:
CUNY Graduates in the Workforce
More than 1 million graduates from CUNY in the last thirty years (1991 through 2020).
79 percent of CUNY graduates work full time in New York State after graduation.
Earnings of CUNY Graduates
According to the Fall 2019 CUNY Student Data Book, over 80% of CUNY students are New York City high school graduates. 85 percent of students are people of color and 35 percent are foreign-born. Half of students come from households with incomes below $30,000.
In October 2020, Comptroller Stringer proposed a comprehensive overhaul of workforce development in New York City, including making CUNY community colleges free for all to build a more competitive and inclusive post-pandemic economy and to better align training with the jobs of tomorrow. With COVID-19 displacing hundreds of thousands of workers and rapidly accelerating long-standing trends in e-commerce, telework, digitization, and automation, Comptroller Stringer’s report called for the City and State to dramatically expand the scale, quality, accessibility, and affordability of education and job training programs. Comptroller Stringer outlined a series of proposals to upskill millions of New Yorkers, dramatically diversify high-wage industries, and generate career opportunities during the current economic crisis and beyond to spur New York City’s recovery. To read the report, click here.
4,617 Patient Hospitalizations Statewide
953 Patients in the ICU; 642 Intubated
Statewide Positivity Rate is 2.92%
77 COVID-19 Deaths in New York State Yesterday
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today updated New Yorkers on the state's progress during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
"COVID-19 remains a serious concern for all New Yorkers, and we can't let our guard down until more New Yorkers are vaccinated and the infection rate drops further. New York State is using every tool it has to combat the virus and getting shots in arms as fast as possible throughout the state," Governor Cuomo said. "How we fare depends on what we do, and washing hands, social distancing and masking up are crucial tools we can use to protect each other in this fight against the virus. New York has a widening vaccine distribution network, but until more New Yorkers are able to take the vaccine we need to stay vigilant."
Today's data is summarized briefly below:
