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Ensuring Affordable Internet Access for All New Yorkers

April 16, 2021

Governor Cuomo signed legislation requiring internet service providers to offer affordable $15 per month high-speed internet plans to qualifying low-income households.

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Applications Being Accepted for $26.6M Empire Pandemic Grant Fund

April 16, 2021 | 3:10 PM EDT

Governor Cuomo announced that applications are now being accepted for the $26.6 million available to support essential workers and first responders through the Empire Pandemic Response Reimbursement Fund program.

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More Than 40% of New Yorkers Have Received First Dose of Vaccine

April 16, 2021 | 1:44 PM EDT

Governor Cuomo announced that more than 40 percent of New Yorkers have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Lowest COVID-19 Hospitalizations Since November 30

April 16, 2021 | 1:05 PM EDT

Governor Cuomo announced that COVID-19 hospitalizations dropped to 3,884, the lowest since November 30.

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