Governor Andrew Cuomo

Poll: Cuomo loses support following gun bill
Poll: Cuomo loses support following gun bill
Politics Cristabelle Tumola 2/01/2013 at 2:13PM

Governor Andrew Cuomo’s rush to pass tougher gun legislation in the state may have won him points with some voters, but support for him, especially from the GOP, has dropped, according to a recently released Quinnipiac University poll. Last month Cuomo’s approval rating decreased from an all-time high of 74-13 percent last month to 59-28 [...]

Queens’ Morning Roundup
Queens’ Morning Roundup
News Cristabelle Tumola 1/31/2013 at 8:03AM

TODAY’S FORECAST Thursday: Overcast with a chance of rain in the morning, then mostly cloudy. High of 50. Windy. Winds from the West at 25 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph. Chance of rain 50%. Thursday night: Clear. Low of 28. Windy. Winds from the West at 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph. [...]

Queens’ Morning Roundup
Queens’ Morning Roundup
Top Stories Cristabelle Tumola 1/30/2013 at 8:24AM

TODAY’S FORECAST Wednesday: Overcast with a chance of rain, then rain showers in the afternoon. Fog early. High of 54. Breezy. Winds from the South at 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. Chance of rain 60%. Wednesday night: Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers. Fog overnight. Low of 45. Windy. Winds from the SSW at [...]

Co-op tax relief bill passed by Legislature
News Melissa Chan 1/29/2013 at 1:04PM

The State Legislature has passed a long-awaited tax relief bill for city co-op and condo owners, despite a cluster of lawmakers who voted against it. The bill, approved by the State Senate and Assembly, includes raising a partial tax abatement from 17.5 percent to 25 percent and extending the J-51 program to June 30, 2015. [...]

FEMA extends Sandy relief programs
News Queens Courier Staff 1/25/2013 at 12:41PM

BY ANTHONY O’REILLY Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Thursday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is extending relief programs for victims of Sandy. The Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) program, which allows those who lost their homes in the storm to stay in participating hotels and motels across New York, will extended for an additional 14 days, [...]

Cuomo administration mainstay resigns to run for Queens City Council seat
Cuomo administration mainstay resigns to run for Queens City Council seat
Northeast Melissa Chan 1/25/2013 at 11:47AM

A former mainstay in the Cuomo administration has officially announced his intent to run for City Council. Austin Shafran, 32, resigned from his post as vice president of public affairs for Empire State Development (ESD) on January 18 to enter what is now a four-way Democratic primary race for the 19th District. “I’ve played a [...]

Cuomo budget has $21 billion for Sandy relief
News Cristabelle Tumola 1/23/2013 at 2:25PM

Sandy, education and economic development were top priorities in Governor Andrew Cuomo’s executive budget, but despite the unexpected costs from the storm, the proposed plan eliminates a $1.3 billion gap with no new taxes or fees. “By making difficult decisions over the past two years we have brought stability, predictability, and common sense to the [...]

Millions lost after teacher evaluation talks fail
Education & Kids Cristabelle Tumola 1/22/2013 at 2:18PM

City school students just got a hard lesson in how not to compromise. Millions of dollars in education money was lost after Mayor Michael Bloomberg and the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) failed to agree on a teacher evaluation system. They had until midnight on January 18 to reach a deal or schools would forfeit [...]

Street Talk: Did you get a flu shot?
Street Talk: Did you get a flu shot?
News Queens Courier Staff 1/22/2013 at 9:42AM

BY MAGGIE HAYES AND MELISSA CHAN Yes, because I work in a hospital and always end up getting one. Michael Caponsacco  No, I don’t like shots. Karen Skala No. But, to be honest, I should get one. I just don’t like needles. Geovanny Nolasco  No, because I don’t have health insurance. Michael Mandel Yes, I [...]

Queens’ Morning Roundup
Queens’ Morning Roundup
News Cristabelle Tumola 1/16/2013 at 7:20AM

TODAY’S FORECAST  Wednesday: Overcast with ice pellets and snow, then a chance of snow and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 41. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 90% . Wednesday night: Overcast in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 36. Winds from the West at 5 to [...]