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Comprehensive Broadband Connectivity Act would have provided data to identify gaps in affordability, availability
NYS Undercounting Nursing Home Deaths, Failing to Ensure Safety of Residents and Staff ‘Appalling’
LGBTQ NYers of Color Face Highest Hurdles; AARP NY, AARP Foundation & SAGE Urge Policy Solutions to Reduce the Inequities
Also Lauds Governor Cuomo for Utility Shutoff Moratorium Plan
State of State Legislation Would Apply to Internet –Growing Necessity During Pandemic - Electric, Telephone, Water, Telecommunications, Cable
This March a state moratorium on utility shutoffs, put in place because of the economic hardship caused by the coronavirus, is scheduled to end. But there are ways for consumers to keep the power on. To get an additional 180 days and a deferred-payment agreement, customers must certify their need with their utility company.
Legislation Requires Statewide Analysis of Need; 1 in 4 NY Internet Users Limited by Quality, Cost, Availability
Bill Strikes Appropriate Balance; AARP Urges Governor to Sign
New NYS Law Requires Regular Communications & More; AARP NY Urges Families to Ensure Nursing Homes Are Complying
41% of Hispanic/Latinos, 29% of African American/Blacks Cite Cost as Significant Hurdle vs. 21% of Whites, NYS 35+ Voter Survey Shows
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