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Department of Labor Resources, Hours Expanded to Meet Increase in Unemployment Claims

April 7, 2020

Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of Coronavirus (How To)

April 6, 2020

Protecting New Yorkers’ Health And Values & Combating The Coronavirus Pandemic

April 2, 2020

To Combat Coronavirus, New York State of Health Opens Special Enrollment Period

March 29, 2020

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March 19, 2020

Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins’ Prepared Remarks On Black History Month

February 4, 2020

"Black History is American History. Its lessons can, and should, be learned daily." - Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins

Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins Announces Appointments To The Independent Redistricting Commission

January 30, 2020

Senate Strengthens Payroll Protections For Hardworking New Yorkers

January 28, 2020

Legislature Announces Joint Budget Hearing Schedule

January 21, 2020

Senate Advances Passenger Safety Legislation

January 14, 2020

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