New York lawmakers make Juneteenth a state holiday, pass COVID-19 measures

This pandemic has made it tragically clear just how important it is to guarantee healthcare coverage for all New Yorkers, especially those at high risk of exposure like our frontline airport workers,” said sponsor Sen. Alessandra Biaggi (D-Bronx).

We have told airport workers that they are essential and must continue to report to work throughout this pandemic, yet so many have lacked the protection they need to keep themselves, their families, and passengers safe.”