Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Protect Integrity of Public Work Projects

 

Legislation (S.5994C/A.1338C) Establishes Registration System for Contractors and Subcontractors Engaged in Public Work and Covered Private Projects to Better Enforce Labor Laws and Regulations

 Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation (S.5994C/A.1338C) into law, establishing a registration system for contractors and subcontractors engaged in public work and covered private projects in order to provide additional transparency and better enforce existing labor laws and regulations.  

"This legislation will help ensure transparency, reduce fraud and ensure taxpayer money goes to contractors who treat their workers with dignity and respect," Governor Hochul said. "Our workers are the engine of our economy and we must do everything we can to protect their rights."    

Legislation (S.5994C/A.1338C) creates a registration system for contractors and subcontractors that bid on contracts for public work projects and commence work on certain covered private projects that receive public subsidies in New York. This new law requires contractors and subcontractors to register with the Department of Labor by providing a series of disclosures about their businesses every two years. The Department of Labor will determine whether a contractor or subcontractor is fit to register, based on previous labor law and workers compensation law violations, including prevailing wage requirements, and create a publicly available online database. This law will ensure state and local entities engage with contractors and subcontractors that will abide by New York labor laws and regulations.    

Release of Body Camera Footage from a Officer Involved Shooting that Occurred on November 1, 2022 in the confines of the 75th Precinct.

 

The NYPD is releasing today body-worn camera footage from an officer involved shooting that occurred on November 1st, 2022 in the confines of the 75th Precinct.

The video includes available evidence leading up to the incident as well as during the incident. The NYPD is releasing this video for clear viewing of the totality of the incident.

All NYPD patrol officers are equipped with body-worn cameras. The benefits of cameras are clear: transparency into police activity, de-escalation of police encounters and accountability for police officers, through an independent account of interactions between the police and the citizens they serve. Body-worn cameras serve as a vital part of ongoing efforts to increase trust between the police and all New Yorkers.

You can find the video here

SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE $1,000,000 FOR AKWESASNE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB TO SUPPORT MOHAWK YOUTH

 

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand are announcing that they secured $1,000,000 for the Boys & Girls Club in Akwesasne for children of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe in the FY2023 spending bill. The Boys & Girls Club of America provides safe community gathering centers nationwide and empowers young students with educational programs designed to help them succeed in school. The federal dollars Gillibrand and Schumer fought for will help construct a new “Great Futures Start Here” Clubhouse in Akwesasne to serve this purpose for Mohawk youth. The new Clubhouse will enable the Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club to continue offering its vital afterschool, summer, athletic, and meal programs in a safe, modern, and accessible space.

“Investing in the youth of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe is investing in the future of the North Country, and I am proud to deliver this $1 million in funding to boost the community, its families, and most importantly the children of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe,” said Senator Schumer. “These funds will help finally begin construction of the community gathering space the Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club has long deserved for afterschool and other essential youth programs. I will always fight to deliver meaningful, community driven investments to uplift the future of our children in Upstate New York.”

“Fostering a sense of community and support is vital to helping our youth get off on the right foot. The Boys & Girls Clubs of America has a proven track record of doing just that and preparing young people across New York State to achieve their full potential,” said Senator Gillibrand. “This $1,000,000 will kick-start the building of a safe and modern community center for Mohawk youth and provide them with the indispensable opportunities they deserve. The children of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe are essential to the fabric of our state and I am thrilled to announce this important investment in their education and in their future.”

EDITOR'S NOTE:

Perhap some of the Bronx Community Board 11 members are barking up the wrong elected officials when trying to get a Boys and Girls club in CB 11. Maybe they should aim for higher office.

Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson - See you in 2023!

 

Dear Neighbor, We hope this holiday season has been filled with joy and community for each of you! It has been an incredible journey representing all of you during our first year in office and we look forward to another year of delivering critical services to our residents and families throughout the borough.  But before we bring the 2022 Holiday Season to a close, we want to invite you to our Three Kings Celebration at the Latino Pastoral Action Center on Wednesday, January 4th at 4:00PM. Join us for an afternoon of fun, music and gifts (while supplies last). We also want to remind everyone, as we prepare to gather with friends and family, to get tested for COVID-19 before and after gatherings, and encourage Bronxites to get vaccinated. Click here for more information on how to keep yourself and your loved ones safe.  Lastly, we want to wish all of you a Happy and Blessed New Year! DATE: Wednesday, January 4th, 2022   TIME: 4:00PM-8:00PM   LOCATION: Latino Pastoral Action Center, 14 W 170th St If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact our office at 718-590-3500 or email us at webmail@bronxbp.nyc.gov. In partnership, Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson

State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli 2022 Year in Review

 

It is a great honor to serve as your State Comptroller and I am proud of the work my team has done to ensure government is held accountable and serves the people of New York more effectively and efficiently. I’d like to share some of those projects and accomplishments with you through my 2022 Year in Review. I extend my best wishes for a healthy and prosperous New Year ahead!