On the bicentennial of the Erie Canal, Governor Cuomo has launched what the state calls a “global competition” to reimagine the New York State Canal System for the 21st Century. The governor’s office says Cuomo wants the Erie and New York’s connecting canals to be an engine for Upstate economic growth and a world-class tourist […]
Governor Cuomo and a delegation including state lawmakers of Puerto Rican heritage accompanied a planeload of relief supplies to the storm-hit island this morning. Most of the Puerto Rican Assembly and Senate members said they haven’t been able to reach their families since the hurricane. Governor Cuomo said they were going at the request of […]
Governor Andrew Cuomo is sending ten military helicopters to Mississippi and Florida in the wake of Hurricane Irma. Cuomo said he will continue to provide resources and assistance to the affected region, citing other state’s willingness to help New York in past crises. Three of those Blackhawk helicopters are coming from the Air National […]