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Cuomo to introduce new proposals during 2021 State of the State address
The legalization of adult-use marijuana and online sports betting are two of several proposals Cuomo hopes will boost revenue. Author: Liz Lewin (WGRZ) Updated: 10:53 PM EST January 10, 2021
ALBANY, N.Y. Farewell 2020 .
With a new year comes new ideas and opportunities. This week, Gov. Andrew Cuomo will be sharing a host of his different ideas with New Yorkers during his annual State of the State address.
As New York continues to battle COVID-19, businesses and people are doing their best to stay afloat. With a budget in need of rescue, Cuomo has spent the last couple of weeks previewing proposals to help drive up revenue.
Cuomo Calls for Telehealth Expansion PUBLISHED 10:58 AM ET Jan. 10, 2021 PUBLISHED 10:58 AM EST Jan. 10, 2021
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Expanding access to telehealth services as the pandemic has forced more interactions into a virtual world is part of Gov. Andrew Cuomo s 2021 agenda, he announced on Sunday.
Cuomo s proposal will be part of his State of the State, to be given on Monday in a virtual setting at the state Capitol. While New York State has been on the cutting edge of promoting telehealth for its residents, the adoption of telehealth by both patients and providers has been slow, Cuomo said. COVID-19 has changed not only the way we live, but the way healthcare providers support their patients, especially in regard to mental health. New Yorkers have adapted throughout 2020, but it is time to push telehealth to the next level in New York State and fully integrate it into our existing healthcare system. These proposals will b