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New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 9 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › Subtitle A - Governor's Office › Chapter I - Executive Orders › Part 7 - Executive Orders (David A. Paterson) › Section 7.13 - Executive Order No. 13: Declaring a Disaster in the Counties of Albany, Columbia, Chenango, Delaware, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Otsego, Putnam, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Sullivan, Ulster and Washington, and in Contiguous Areas. [*]

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 28, July 10, 2024
WHEREAS, beginning on December 11, 2008, and continuing
					 thereafter, a winter ice storm has disrupted vital public transportation and
					 utility service, and threatens public health and public safety systems, within
					 the Counties of Albany, Columbia, Chenango, Delaware, Dutchess, Greene, Orange,
					 Otsego, Putnam, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Sullivan, Ulster
					 and Washington, and in contiguous areas; and
WHEREAS, this event has already caused wide-spread power
					 outages and damage to homes and businesses; may result in significant flooding,
					 hamper the movement of medical personnel, and strand motorists and travelers;
					 and will continue to pose a threat to public health and safety and to result in
					 personal hardship; and
WHEREAS, declaration of a disaster emergency satisfies the
					 requirements of
					 49 C.F.R. §
											390.23(a), which provides
					 relief from Parts 390 through 399 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
					 Regulations, and such relief is necessary to hasten the movement of utility
					 power restoration crews into New York State;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DAVID A. PATERSON, Governor of the State
					 of New York, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
					 the Laws of the State of New York, do hereby find that a disaster has occurred
					 for which the affected local governments are unable to respond adequately, and
					 pursuant to Section 28 of Article 2-B of the Executive Law, do hereby declare a
					 State Disaster Emergency within the Counties of Albany, Columbia, Chenango,
					 Delaware, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Otsego, Putnam, Rensselaer, Saratoga,
					 Schenectady, Schoharie, Sullivan, Ulster and Washington, and in contiguous
					 areas; and
FURTHER, pursuant to Section 29 of Article 2-B of the
					 Executive Law, I direct the implementation of the State Disaster Preparedness
					 Plan and authorize all necessary State agencies to take appropriate action to
					 assist affected local governments and individuals in responding to and
					 recovering from this disaster, to protect state and local property, and to
					 provide such other assistance as is necessary to protect public health and
					 safety, and I designate John R. Gibb, Director of the State Emergency
					 Management Office, as the State Coordinating Officer for this event.
Signed: David A. Paterson
Dated: December 12, 2008
Footnotes
* [Revoked by Executive Order
					 No. 2 (Andrew M. Cuomo),
infra.
]
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 9 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › Subtitle A - Governor's Office › Chapter I - Executive Orders › Part 7 - Executive Orders (David A. Paterson) › Section 7.14 - Executive Order No. 14: Declaring an Emergency in the County of Erie and Extending the Period for Paying Real Property Taxes for the Town of Clarence. [*]

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WHEREAS, at about 10:15 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, on
					 Thursday, February 12, 2009 a commuter twin-engine airplane crashed into a
					 house in the Town of Clarence, County of Erie during an instrument approach to
					 Buffalo International Airport, killing 49 passengers and one person on the
					 ground; and
WHEREAS, the plane crash has caused damage to residential
					 property, caused personal hardship and continues to pose a threat to the public
					 health and safety in the Town of Clarence, County of Erie; and
WHEREAS, real property taxes for the 2009 fiscal year are
					 currently due in the affected town; and
WHEREAS, section 925-a  of the Real Property Tax Law
					 authorizes the Governor to issue an Executive Order during a State Disaster
					 Emergency, extending the period for paying real property taxes without
					 interest; and
WHEREAS, a request for such an extension has been received
					 on behalf of Erie County and the Town of Clarence; and
WHEREAS, given the hardships continuing to face the people
					 of the Town of Clarence as a result of the plane crash, such an extension is
					 eminently warranted; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DAVID PATERSON, Governor of the State of
					 New York, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and Laws
					 of the State of New York, do hereby find that a disaster has occurred for which
					 the affected local governments are unable to respond adequately, and pursuant
					 to Section 28 of Article 2-B of the Executive Law, do hereby declare a State
					 Disaster Emergency within Erie County; and
FURTHER, pursuant to Section 29 of Article 2-B of the
					 Executive Law, I direct the implementation of the State Disaster Preparedness
					 Plan and authorize all necessary State agencies to take appropriate action to
					 assist affected local governments and individuals in responding to and
					 recovering from this disaster, to protect state and local property, and to
					 provide such other assistance as is necessary to protect public health and
					 safety.
FURTHER, pursuant to section 925-a (2)  of the Real Property
					 Tax Law, do hereby extend to February 24, 2009 the period for paying without
					 interest the real property taxes that are currently due in the Town of
					 Clarence.
Signed: David A. Paterson
Dated: February 13, 2009
Footnotes
* [Revoked by Executive Order
					 No. 2 (Andrew M. Cuomo),
infra.
]
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 9 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › Subtitle A - Governor's Office › Chapter I - Executive Orders › Part 7 - Executive Orders (David A. Paterson) › Section 7.17 - Executive order no. 17: establishing measures to evaluate costs of mandates on local government to advance property tax relief

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WHEREAS, the State of New York must be vigilant in its
					 efforts to contain government spending and to stabilize property taxes;
					 and
WHEREAS, the citizens of New York bear an inordinately high
					 property tax burden to fund counties, cities, towns, villages, school districts
					 and special districts; and
WHEREAS, such tax burdens are due in part to legislative
					 and regulatory mandates that have been imposed on local governments by the
					 State; and
WHEREAS, it is critical that governments work together to
					 craft solutions to the high cost of government and cooperate in evaluating
					 options to restrain unnecessary spending at all levels of government in order
					 to provide property tax relief to New York residents and businesses; and
WHEREAS, the fiscal impact of any legislative or regulatory
					 proposal that imposes a mandate should be evaluated to the fullest extent
					 possible to consider the cost to local governments, in recognition of the goal
					 of providing property tax relief; and
WHEREAS, in order to limit property taxes, it is equally
					 important periodically to examine existing agency regulations to ensure that
					 they do not impose unjustified costs and requirements on local
					 governments;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DAVID A. PATERSON, Governor of the State
					 of New York, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
					 laws of the State of New York, do hereby order as follows:
1. Definitions. For purposes of this order:
a. "Mandate" shall mean:
(i) any legal requirement that a local
				  government provide or undertake any program, project or activity, or increase
				  spending for an existing program, project or activity; or
(ii) any legal requirement that a local
				  government grant any new property tax exemption, or broaden the eligibility, or
				  increase the value of any existing property tax exemption; or
(iii) any legal requirement that otherwise
				  would likely have the effect of raising property taxes.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 9 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › Subtitle A - Governor's Office › Chapter I - Executive Orders › Part 7 - Executive Orders (David A. Paterson) › Section 7.20 - Executive Order No. 20: Naming the State Justice Building the Robert Abrams Building for Law and Justice

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WHEREAS, the principles of law and justice represent the
					 cornerstone of our society, and are essential to maintaining order, protecting
					 the rights of persons and preserving our way of life; and
WHEREAS, Robert Abrams' illustrious twenty eight year
					 career in public service was dedicated to the rule of law and the pursuit of
					 justice, and was marked by achievement, independence and integrity; and
WHEREAS, Robert Abrams was elected to three terms in the
					 New York State Assembly, three terms as the Bronx Borough President, and four
					 terms as the New York State Attorney General and served with honor and
					 distinction in each of these posts; and
WHEREAS, as New York State Attorney General, Robert Abrams
					 fought fiercely for the people of this State, protecting consumer and civil
					 rights and launching ground-breaking efforts in the areas of environmental
					 protection and criminal prosecution; and
WHEREAS, through his many accomplishments as New York State
					 Attorney General, Robert Abrams serves as a national model for state attorneys
					 general throughout the nation; and
WHEREAS, Robert Abrams' career in public service has left
					 an indelible mark on the history of this State, demonstrating his unwavering
					 commitment to the people and his unflinching dedication to the law and the
					 pursuit of justice;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, David A. Paterson, Governor of the State
					 of New York, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
					 Laws of the State of New York, do hereby proclaim and direct that the State
					 Justice Building, located in the Empire State Plaza, in the City of Albany,
					 County of Albany, shall hereafter be known as the Robert Abrams Building for
					 Law and Justice.
Signed: David A. Paterson
Dated: May 29, 2009
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 9 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › Subtitle A - Governor's Office › Chapter I - Executive Orders › Part 7 - Executive Orders (David A. Paterson) › Section 7.34(2) - Executive Order No. 34: Declaring an Emergency in the County of Nassau and Extending the Period for Paying Real Property Taxes in the Towns of Hempstead, North Hempstead and Oyster Bay. [*][DAGGER]

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WHEREAS, beginning on February 10, 2010 and continuing, a
					 severe snowstorm with high winds has disrupted vital public transportation and
					 public health and safety systems within the County of Nassau; and
WHEREAS, this event has resulted in personal hardships,
					 stranded motorists and travelers, and continues to pose a threat to public
					 health and safety; and
WHEREAS, real property taxes for the 2010 fiscal year are
					 currently due in the towns of Hempstead, North Hempstead and Oyster Bay, in the
					 County of Nassau on February 10, 2010; and
WHEREAS, section 925-a  of the Real Property Tax Law
					 authorizes the Governor to issue an Executive Order during a State Disaster
					 Emergency, extending the period for paying real property taxes without interest
					 or penalty; and
WHEREAS, a request for such an extension has been received
					 by the Governor's Office on behalf of the towns of Hempstead, North Hempstead
					 and Oyster Bay; and
WHEREAS, given the difficulties continuing to confront the
					 people of these towns as a result of the snowstorm, such an extension is
					 eminently warranted; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DAVID PATERSON, Governor of the State of
					 New York, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and Laws
					 of the State of New York, do hereby find that a disaster has occurred for which
					 the affected local governments are unable to respond adequately, and pursuant
					 to Section 28 of Article 2-B of the Executive Law, do hereby declare a State
					 Disaster Emergency within Nassau County; and
FURTHER, pursuant to section 925-a (2)  of the Real Property
					 Tax Law, do hereby extend to February 17, 2010 the period for paying without
					 interest or penalty the real property taxes that are currently due in the towns
					 of Hempstead, North Hempstead and Oyster Bay.
Signed: David A. Paterson
Dated: February 10, 2010
Footnotes
* Governor enacted two Executive
					 Order Nos. 34.
[DAGGER] [Revoked by Executive
					 Order No. 2 (Andrew M. Cuomo),
infra.
]
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 9 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › Subtitle A - Governor's Office › Chapter I - Executive Orders › Part 7 - Executive Orders (David A. Paterson) › Section 7.35 - Executive Order No. 35: Rescinding Section II of Executive Order 142. [**]

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WHEREAS, on November 21, 2005, Governor Pataki issued
					 Executive Order 142, which directed that state agencies and authorities shall
					 purchase and utilize bio-diesel in their fleets according to a schedule
					 requiring that by 2010 7% of total diesel fuel consumed would be bio-diesel.
					 That percentage increases to 8% in 2011 and 10% in 2012; and
WHEREAS, Executive Order 142 also directed that gasoline
					 powered state vehicles should use E85 ethanol fuel to the greatest extent
					 possible and that the Governor's Clean Vehicle Council should prepare a plan to
					 meet this goal; and
WHEREAS, since the issuance of Executive Order 142
					 advancements in vehicle engine technology coupled with significant improvements
					 in diesel fuel quality have reduced the incremental environmental benefits
					 associated with biofuels in the transportation sector; and
WHEREAS, the State of New York is suffering though an
					 economic and budget crisis and must, as a result, identify and eliminate
					 mandates that are not cost effective; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, David A. Paterson, Governor of the State
					 of New York, by the virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution
					 and Laws of the State of New York, do hereby rescind section II of Executive
					 Order 142, thereby eliminating the requirements that state agencies and
					 authorities purchase and utilize bio-diesel in their fleets, that state
					 vehicles use E85 to the greatest extent possible and that the Governor's Clean
					 Vehicle Council prepare a plan to meet this goal; and
FURTHER, my action in rescinding section II does not
					 rescind sections III or IV of Executive Order 142, and these sections remain in
					 force.
Signed: David A. Paterson
Dated: February 18, 2010
Footnotes
** [Supercedes Executive Order
					 No. 142 (George E. Pataki),
supra.
]
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 9 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › Subtitle A - Governor's Office › Chapter I - Executive Orders › Part 7 - Executive Orders (David A. Paterson) › Section 7.36 - Executive Order No. 36: Declaring a Disaster in the Counties of Broome, Chenango, Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Greene, Jefferson, Lewis, Onondaga, Otsego, St. Lawrence, Schenectady, Steuben and Tioga With Respect to Extensive Damage Caused to Federal-Aid Highways. [*]

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WHEREAS, on January 24, 2010, and January 25, 2010, a
					 series of severe storms caused significant flooding in the counties of Broome,
					 Chenango, Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Greene, Jefferson, Lewis, Onondaga, Otsego,
					 St. Lawrence, Schenectady, Steuben and Tioga; and
WHEREAS, as a result of these storms and flooding, New York
					 has sustained severe damage to its road systems, including bridges, roadbeds
					 and associated facilities; and
WHEREAS, the immediate repair and reconstruction of the
					 damaged road systems, including Federal-aid highways throughout the affected
					 jurisdictions, is vital to the security, well-being and health of the citizens
					 of New York; and
WHEREAS, Section 28(4) of Article 2-B of the Executive Law
					 authorizes the Governor, if he finds that a disaster is of such severity and
					 magnitude that effective response is beyond the capabilities of the state and
					 the affected jurisdictions, to make an appropriate request for federal
					 assistance available under federal law; and
WHEREAS, Sections 120(e)
					 and 125
					 of Title 23 of the United States Code and
					 Section
					 668.101 of Title 23 of the Code of Federal
					 Regulations authorize Emergency Relief funding and establish an
					 Emergency Relief Program for the repair or reconstruction of Federal-aid
					 highways that are found to have suffered severe damage as a result of a natural
					 disaster over a wide area;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DAVID A. PATERSON, Governor of the State
					 of New York, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
					 the Laws of the State of New York, do hereby find that a disaster has occurred
					 for which the State and affected local governments are unable to respond
					 adequately with respect to extensive damages caused to Federal-aid highways.
					 Therefore, pursuant to Section 28 of Article 2-B of the Executive Law, I hereby
					 declare a State Disaster Emergency effective January 24, 2010, within the
					 territorial boundaries of the counties of Broome, Chenango, Clinton, Essex,
					 Franklin, Greene, Jefferson, Lewis, Onondaga, Otsego, St. Lawrence,
					 Schenectady, Steuben and Tioga; and
FURTHER, this declaration satisfies the requirements of the
					 terms of Sections
					 120(e) and
					 125 of
					 Title 23 of the United States Code; and
FURTHER, I have designated Stanley Gee, Acting Commissioner
					 of the Department of Transportation, as my coordinating officer for this
					 event.
Signed: David A. Paterson
Dated: March 3, 2010
Footnotes
* [Revoked by Executive Order
					 No. 2 (Andrew M. Cuomo),
infra.
]
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 9 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › Subtitle A - Governor's Office › Chapter I - Executive Orders › Part 7 - Executive Orders (David A. Paterson) › Section 7.37 - Executive Order No. 37: Declaring a Disaster in the Counties of Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Ulster and Westchester with Respect to Extensive Damage Caused to Federal-Aid Highways. [*]

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WHEREAS, from February 24, 2010 through February 26, 2010,
					 a series of severe storms occurred in the counties of Columbia, Dutchess,
					 Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Ulster and Westchester; and
WHEREAS, as a result of these storms, New York State has
					 sustained severe damage to its road systems, including bridges, roadbeds and
					 associated facilities; and
WHEREAS, the immediate repair and reconstruction of the
					 damaged road systems, including Federal-aid highways throughout the affected
					 jurisdictions, is vital to the security, well-being and health of the citizens
					 of New York; and
WHEREAS, Section 28(4) of Article 2-B of the Executive Law
					 authorizes the Governor, if he finds that a disaster is of such severity and
					 magnitude that effective response is beyond the capabilities of the state and
					 the affected jurisdictions, to make an appropriate request for federal
					 assistance available under federal law; and
WHEREAS, Sections 120(e)
					 and 125
					 of Title 23 of the United States Code and
					 Section
					 668.101 of Title 23 of the Code of Federal
					 Regulations authorize Emergency Relief funding and establish an
					 Emergency Relief Program for the repair or reconstruction of Federal-aid
					 highways that are found to have suffered severe damage as a result of a natural
					 disaster over a wide area;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DAVID A. PATERSON, Governor of the State
					 of New York, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
					 Laws of the State of New York, do hereby find that a disaster has occurred for
					 which the State and affected local governments are unable to respond adequately
					 with respect to extensive damages caused to Federal-aid highways. Therefore,
					 pursuant to Section 28 of Article 2-B of the Executive Law, I hereby declare a
					 State Disaster Emergency effective February 24, 2010, within the territorial
					 boundaries of the counties of Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam,
					 Rockland, Ulster and Westchester; and
FURTHER, this declaration satisfies the requirements of the
					 terms of Sections
					 120(e) and
					 125 of
					 Title 23 of the United States Code; and
FURTHER, I have designated, Stanley Gee, Acting
					 Commissioner of the Department of Transportation, as my coordinating officer
					 for this event.
Signed: David A. Paterson
Dated: April 26, 2010
Footnotes
* [Revoked by Executive Order
					 No. 2 (Andrew M. Cuomo),
infra.
]
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 9 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › Subtitle A - Governor's Office › Chapter I - Executive Orders › Part 7 - Executive Orders (David A. Paterson) › Section 7.38 - Executive order no. 38: continuing the task force on the implementation of the public authorities reform act

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WHEREAS, I signed into law on December 11, 2009, the Public
					 Authorities Reform Act ("PARA") in order to improve the oversight of public
					 authorities in the State; and
WHEREAS, the implementation of PARA was foreseen to be a
					 complex process involving the growth and development of the new independent
					 Authorities Budget Office, which has significant powers and responsibilities
					 for the oversight and regulation of state and local public authorities;
					 and
WHEREAS, I concluded that the implementation of PARA should
					 be informed and complemented by the expertise of a group of individuals
					 knowledgeable in the field of corporate governance and other relevant
					 disciplines; and
WHEREAS, by Executive Order No. 32, I established a Task
					 Force on the Implementation of the Public Authorities Reform Act ("Task
					 Force"), chaired by Ira M. Millstein, Esq., which was constituted on or about
					 January 15, 2010, to identify and examine all matters that it deems relevant to
					 the implementation of PARA; and
WHEREAS, PARA took effect on March 1, 2010; and
WHEREAS, the Task Force has provided and continues to
					 provide valuable policy guidance and recommendations concerning the
					 implementation of PARA, particularly with respect to the management by the
					 Authorities Budget Office of its expanded powers and responsibilities;
					 and
WHEREAS, Executive Order No. 32 provides that the Task
					 Force will render its findings and recommendations no later than August 15,
					 2010 and thereafter will cease to exist, unless specifically extended;
					 and
WHEREAS, the ongoing implementation of PARA would benefit
					 from the expert guidance and input of the Task Force beyond August 15,
					 2010;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, David A. Paterson, Governor of the State
					 of New York, by the virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution
					 and Laws of the State of New York, do hereby order as follows:
1. Executive Order No. 32 and the Task Force
				  established therein are hereby extended and continued.
2. The Task Force shall render a report of
				  its findings and recommendations no later than August 15, 2010, and following
				  the completion of such report, the Task Force shall continue to provide advice
				  and consultation to the Authorities Budget Office regarding such report, as
				  well as all matters it shall deem appropriate and necessary to the ongoing
				  implementation of PARA.
Signed: David A. PatersonDated: June 8,
					 2010
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 9 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › Subtitle A - Governor's Office › Chapter I - Executive Orders › Part 7 - Executive Orders (David A. Paterson) › Section 7.39 - Executive order no. 39: establishing state policies for the promotion of sustainable local farms and the protection of agricultural lands

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WHEREAS, Article XIV, Section 4 of the New York State
					 Constitution provides that the policy of the State shall be "to conserve and
					 protect its natural resources----" and that the legislature, in implementing
					 this policy, shall provide for the adequate protection of agricultural lands;
					 and
WHEREAS, the Agriculture and Markets Law of the State of
					 New York declares that the agricultural industry vitally concerns and affects
					 the welfare, health and economic well-being of our people, and that it is the
					 policy and duty of the State to promote, foster and encourage agriculture that
					 is sustainable and profitable, to promote and expand demand for the State's
					 agricultural products and the intelligent uses thereof by consumers as pure and
					 wholesome food, and to make our people conscious of the bond of mutual
					 self-interest between our urban and our rural populations; and
WHEREAS, Executive Order No. 13 which established the New
					 York State Council on Food Policy (NYS CFP) said that there are significant
					 environmental, health and economic benefits from expanding agriculture
					 production, including locally-grown food;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, David A. Paterson, Governor of the State
					 of New York, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
					 the Laws of the State of New York do hereby order as follows:
1. It shall be a goal of the State of New
				  York to achieve the significant environmental, health and economic benefits
				  from expanding production of, and demand for, locally grown food, meaning food
				  products that are grown or processed within the border of New York
				  State.
2. When adopting rules and
				  regulations or taking other administrative actions, I hereby direct each State
				  agency to consider;
(i) the Constitutional
				  mandate for the protection of agricultural land,
(ii) the requirements of the Agriculture and
				  Markets Law to promote and expand demand for the State's agricultural products,
				  including locally grown food and
(iii) the goal of achieving the significant
				  environmental, health and economic benefits from expanding production of, and
				  demand for, locally grown food.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 9 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › Subtitle A - Governor's Office › Chapter I - Executive Orders › Part 7 - Executive Orders (David A. Paterson) › Section 7.40 - Executive Order No. 40: Declaring a Disaster in the Counties of Broome, Delaware, Franklin, Greene, Lewis and St. Lawrence with Respect to Extensive Damage Caused to Federal-Aid Highways. [*]

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WHEREAS, from September 29, 2010 through October 1, 2010, a
					 series of severe storms occurred in the counties of Broome, Delaware, Franklin,
					 Greene, Lewis and St. Lawrence; and
WHEREAS, as a result of these storms, New York State has
					 sustained severe damage to its road systems, including bridges, roadbeds and
					 associated facilities; and
WHEREAS, the immediate repair and reconstruction of the
					 damaged road systems, including Federal-aid highways throughout the affected
					 jurisdictions, is vital to the security, well-being and health of the citizens
					 of New York; and
WHEREAS, Section 28(4) of Article 2-B of the Executive Law
					 authorizes the Governor, if he finds that a disaster is of such severity and
					 magnitude that effective response is beyond the capabilities of the state and
					 the affected jurisdictions, to make an appropriate request for federal
					 assistance available under federal law; and
WHEREAS, Sections 120(e)
					 and 125
					 of Title 23 of the United States Code and
					 Section
					 668.101 of Title 23 of the Code of Federal
					 Regulations authorize Emergency Relief funding and establish an
					 Emergency Relief Program for the repair or reconstruction of Federal-aid
					 highways that are found to have suffered severe damage as a result of a natural
					 disaster over a wide area;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DAVID A. PATERSON, Governor of the State
					 of New York, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
					 Laws of the State of New York, do hereby find that a disaster has occurred for
					 which the State and affected local governments are unable to respond adequately
					 with respect to extensive damages caused to Federal-aid highways. Therefore,
					 pursuant to Section 28 of Article 2-B of the Executive Law, I hereby declare a
					 State Disaster Emergency effective September 29, 2010, within the territorial
					 boundaries of the counties of Broome, Delaware, Franklin, Greene, Lewis and St.
					 Lawrence; and
FURTHER, this declaration satisfies the requirements of the
					 terms of Sections
					 120(e) and
					 125 of
					 Title 23 of the United States Code; and
FURTHER, I have designated, Stanley Gee, Acting
					 Commissioner of the Department of Transportation, as my coordinating officer
					 for this event.
Signed: David A. Paterson
Dated: November 24, 2010
Footnotes
* [Revoked by Executive Order
					 No. 2 (Andrew M. Cuomo),
infra.
]
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 9 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › Subtitle A - Governor's Office › Chapter I - Executive Orders › Part 8 - Executive Orders (Andrew M. Cuomo) › Section 8.1 - Executive order no. 1: removing the barriers to state government

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WHEREAS, it is essential to the maintenance of a democratic
					 society that the government perform its business in an open and public
					 manner;
WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of government to
					 facilitate greater access and participation by its citizens;
WHEREAS, this access must include easier physical access to
					 the government for members of the public;
WHEREAS, the New York State Capitol is the historic seat of
					 government in New York State and a marvel of late 19th century architecture;
					 and
WHEREAS, the barriers to access to the New York State
					 Capitol have prevented this openness;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State
					 of New York, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
					 laws of the State of New York, do hereby order as follows:
A. Opening the Capital
1. Certain barriers erected around the
				  perimeter of the Capitol shall be removed to allow for convenient loading and
				  unloading of visitors to the Capitol.
2. Access to the second floor of the Capitol,
				  where the Governor's office is located, shall hereafter be provided to members
				  of the public during business hours except when restricted access is determined
				  to be necessary to ensure the safety and security of those working in the
				  Capitol.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 9 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › Subtitle A - Governor's Office › Chapter I - Executive Orders › Part 8 - Executive Orders (Andrew M. Cuomo) › Section 8.182.1 - Executive Order No. 182.1: Continuing the Declaration of Disaster Emergency in the Counties of Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, and Sullivan

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WHEREAS, pursuant to Executive Order 182, a disaster has
					 heretofore been declared within the counties of Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, and
					 Sullivan, and contiguous areas due to severe thunderstorms occurring on May 15,
					 2018, which created hazardous conditions impacting New York State and posed an
					 imminent danger to vital transportation, utility service and public health and
					 safety;
WHEREAS, this storm produced significant rain, damaging
					 winds exceeding 58 miles per hour and hail greater than one-inch in diameter
					 causing widespread power outages that impacted over 200,000 customers, travel
					 disruptions, road closures, railroad suspensions, damage to public and private
					 property and posed a threat to public health and safety;
WHEREAS, hazardous conditions caused from this storm
					 continue to pose an imminent threat to public health and public safety within
					 the counties of Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, and Sullivan, and contiguous
					 areas.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, ANDREW M. CUOMO, Governor of the State
					 of New York, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
					 the Laws of the State of New York, do hereby extend the state disaster
					 emergency declared pursuant to Executive Order No. 182 and all of its terms,
					 conditions, and directives from the date that such disaster emergency was
					 declared pursuant to Executive Order No. 182 until May 28, 2018.
Signed: Andrew M. Cuomo
Dated: May 21, 2018
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 9 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › Subtitle A - Governor's Office › Chapter I - Executive Orders › Part 8 - Executive Orders (Andrew M. Cuomo) › Section 8.3 - Executive order no. 3: ethics training

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WHEREAS, all New York State taxpayers and residents and all
					 those who depend on New York State government services have the right to expect
					 that government programs will be administered and managed with the highest
					 degree of professionalism;
WHEREAS, it is the obligation of every New York State
					 officer and employee to pursue a course of conduct that will not engender
					 public concern as to whether the individual is engaged in acts that may violate
					 his or her public trust;
WHEREAS, officers and employees of the Executive Chamber,
					 commissioners of New York State agencies, counsel to New York State agencies
					 and ethics officers of New York State agencies are subject to certain ethical
					 statutes and rules, including but not limited to the New York State Code of
					 Ethics, statutory restrictions on business and professional activities and
					 opinions issued by the New York State Commission on Public Integrity;
WHEREAS, officers and employees of the Executive Chamber,
					 commissioners of New York State agencies, counsel to New York State agencies
					 and ethics officers of New York State agencies play an important role in
					 ensuring ethics compliance by all State officers and employees;
WHEREAS, New York State has a responsibility to ensure that
					 its officers and employees are versed in the ethical statutes and rules that
					 apply to them; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to take steps to ensure that
					 employees and officers maintain the highest ethical and professional
					 standards;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State
					 of New York, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
					 the laws of the State of New York, do hereby order as follows:
A. Definitions
1. "Agency" shall mean any state agency,
				  department, office, board, bureau, division, committee, council or
				  office.
2. "Covered Employees"
				  shall mean all officers and employees working in the Executive Chamber in the
				  office of the Governor, commissioners of New York State agencies, counsel to
				  New York State agencies and ethics officers of New York State
				  agencies.
3. "Officers and
				  employees" shall have the meaning given to "state officer or employee" in
				  Section 73  of the Public Officers Law.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 9 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › Subtitle A - Governor's Office › Chapter I - Executive Orders › Part 8 - Executive Orders (Andrew M. Cuomo) › Section 8.5 - Executive order no. 5: establishing the medicaid redesign team

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WHEREAS, New York State spends more than twice the national
					 average on Medicaid on a per capita basis and spending per enrollee is the
					 second highest in the nation;
WHEREAS, New York ranks 21st out of all states for overall
					 health system quality and 50th for avoidable hospital use and costs;
WHEREAS, New York's Medicaid program struggles within a
					 disjointed, sprawling administrative structure;
WHEREAS, New York's Medicaid payment system often creates
					 financial disincentives for the delivery of high-value, cost-effective, quality
					 health care;
WHEREAS, New York State faces serious financial challenges
					 in achieving a balanced budget in the 2011-12 State Fiscal Year;
WHEREAS, New York State's current fiscal constraints
					 necessitate specific budget reductions for Medicaid spending; and
WHEREAS, it is of compelling public importance that the
					 State conduct a fundamental restructuring of its Medicaid program that achieves
					 measurable improvement in health outcomes, sustainable cost control and a more
					 efficient administrative structure;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State
					 of New York, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
					 laws of the State of New York, do hereby order as follows:
A. Definitions
As used herein, the following terms shall have the
					 following meanings:
1. "State agency"
				  or "agency" shall mean any state agency, department, office, board, bureau,
				  division, committee, council or office.
2. "Public authority" or "authority" shall
				  mean a public authority or public benefit corporation created by or existing
				  under any New York State law, with one or more of its members appointed by the
				  Governor or who serve as members by virtue of holding a civil office of New
				  York State, other than an interstate or international authority or public
				  benefit corporation, including any subsidiaries of such public authority or
				  public benefit corporation.
3.
				  "State officer or employee" shall have the meaning given in Section 73  of the
				  Public Officers Law.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 9 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › Subtitle A - Governor's Office › Chapter I - Executive Orders › Part 8 - Executive Orders (Andrew M. Cuomo) › Section 8.13 - Executive Order No. 13: Revoking Executive Order No. 7 Establishing the Prison Closure Advisory Task Force

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WHEREAS, the Executive Budget for fiscal year 2011-2012
					 proposed creating a Prison Closure Advisory Task Force to make recommendations
					 identifying which State-operated correctional facilities should be closed in
					 order to create a more cost-effective and efficient correctional system;
					 and
WHEREAS, Executive Order No. 7, issued on February 9, 2011,
					 established a Prison Closure Advisory Task Force that would become operational
					 ten days after the enactment of the State Operations Appropriations bill;
					 and
WHEREAS, the final budget passed by the Legislature and
					 enacted by Chapter 57 of the Laws of 2011 grants the Governor discretion to
					 determine which State-operated correctional facilities to close during fiscal
					 year 2011-2012, without the need for recommendations from a Task Force;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State
					 of New York, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
					 laws of the State of New York, do hereby revoke and rescind Executive Order No.
					 7.
Signed: Andrew M. Cuomo
Dated: April 5, 2011
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 9 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › Subtitle A - Governor's Office › Chapter I - Executive Orders › Part 8 - Executive Orders (Andrew M. Cuomo) › Section 8.14 - Executive Order No. 14: Revocation of Executive Order No. 20

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WHEREAS, Executive Order No. 20, issued by Governor George
					 Pataki on November 30, 1995, provided for the establishment of the position of
					 State Director of Regulatory Reform;
WHEREAS, the Governor's Office of Regulatory Reform has
					 been discontinued by Chapter 60 of the Laws of 2011; and
WHEREAS, the Chairs of the Spending and Government
					 Efficiency ("SAGE") Commission, established pursuant to Executive Order No. 4,
					 issued on January 5, 2011, in furtherance of the goal of reducing New York
					 State government by 20 percent, have reviewed and recommended that Executive
					 Order No. 20, issued November 30, 1995 (Establishing the Position of State
					 Director of Regulatory Reform) be discontinued;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State
					 of New York, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
					 laws of the State of New York, do hereby order that upon due consideration,
					 deliberation and review, Executive Order No. 20, issued November 30, 1995
					 (Establishing the Position of State Director of Regulatory Reform) is hereby
					 repealed, cancelled and revoked in its entirety.
Any references to the Governor's Office of Regulatory
					 Reform in any Executive Order or administrative document shall be deemed to
					 refer to the Regulatory Review Unit of the Division of the Budget.
The process for agency submission, and Executive Chamber
					 review, of new and amended regulations will be determined by the Director of
					 State Operations, and guidelines regarding such process will be issued by the
					 Director of State Operations to state agencies.
Signed: Andrew M. Cuomo
Dated: April 27, 2011
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 9 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › Subtitle A - Governor's Office › Chapter I - Executive Orders › Part 8 - Executive Orders (Andrew M. Cuomo) › Section 8.16 - Executive Order No. 16: Declaring a Disaster in the County of Essex

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WHEREAS, on April 27, 2011 and continuing thereafter,
					 severe thunderstorms accompanied by heavy rains and strong winds, disrupted
					 vital public transportation and utility service, and threatened public health
					 and public safety systems within the County of Essex; and
WHEREAS, this event has caused widespread flooding, power
					 outages, damage to roadways and other public infrastructure, residences, and
					 businesses, damaged public and private property, and will continue to pose a
					 threat to the public health and safety;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State
					 of New York, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
					 the Laws of the State of New York, do hereby find that a disaster has occurred
					 for which the affected local governments are unable to respond adequately.
					 Therefore, pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Constitution of the
					 State of New York and Section 28 of Article 2-B of the Executive Law, I hereby
					 declare a State Disaster Emergency effective April 29, 2011 within the
					 territorial boundaries of the County of Essex.
FURTHER, pursuant to Section 29 of Article 2-B of the
					 Executive Law, I direct the implementation of the State Disaster Preparedness
					 Plan and authorize, effective April 28, 2011, the State Office of Emergency
					 Management, the Department of Health, the Department of Transportation, the
					 State Police, the Department of Environmental Conservation, the State
					 Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, the Public Service
					 Commission, the Office of Fire Prevention and Control, the Office of Parks,
					 Recreation and Historic Preservation, the Office of General Services, the
					 American Red Cross and other State agencies as necessary, to take appropriate
					 action to protect state property and to assist affected local governments and
					 individuals in responding to and recovering from this disaster, and to provide
					 such other assistance as necessary to protect the public health and
					 safety.
FURTHER, I have designated Andrew X. Feeney Director of the
					 State Office of Emergency Management as the State Coordinating Officer for this
					 event.
Signed: Andrew M. Cuomo
Dated: April 29, 2011
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 9 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › Subtitle A - Governor's Office › Chapter I - Executive Orders › Part 8 - Executive Orders (Andrew M. Cuomo) › Section 8.18 - Executive Order No. 18: Temporary Suspension of Provisions Relating to Transportation for the State Disaster Emergency

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WHEREAS, on August 25, 2011, I issued Executive Order
					 Number 17 declaring a disaster emergency in the State of New York;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, ANDREW M. CUOMO, Governor of the State
					 of New York, by virtue of the authority vested in me by Section 29-a of Article
					 2-B of the Executive Law to temporarily suspend specific provisions of any
					 statute, local law, ordinance, orders, rules or regulations, or parts thereof,
					 of any agency during a State disaster emergency, if compliance with such
					 provisions would prevent, hinder or delay action necessary to cope with the
					 disaster, hereby temporarily suspend, for the period from the date of this
					 Executive Order until further notice, the following laws:
Sections 375, 385 and 401  of the Vehicle and Traffic Law,
					 to the extent that exemption from the vehicle registration, equipment and
					 dimension requirements for vehicles validly registered in other jurisdictions
					 is necessary to assist in disaster preparedness and recovery efforts.
Signed: Andrew M. Cuomo
Dated: August 26, 2011