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In the News...Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s 2021 State of the State AddressGovernor Cuomo’s 2021 agenda - Reimagine | Rebuild | Renew - features proposals to defeat COVID-19, jumpstart New York's economic recovery; create a fairer, more just state; become a leader in the growing green energy economy; and rebuilding and strengthening New York's infrastructure. In delivering his annual address Governor Cuomo said “[T]here are episodes in history that transform society and COVID is one of those moments. We see the risk and peril, but we also see the promise and potential of this moment. This next year we will see economies realign and reset around the world and New York will lead the way. In a moment when nagging insecurity can either limit your potential or give way to the energy of urgency, necessity, and innovation, we know the direction we are headed - it is our state motto, Excelsior- ever upwards. 2021 REIMAGINE | REBUILD | RENEW HIGHLIGHTS Passing the Medical Supplies Act: To promote domestic manufacturing of critical medical equipment and to reduce dependency on... NYS Senate & Assembly Hear From New Chief Information Officer at ITSDuring the February 10th Joint Legislative Public Hearing on Governor Cuomo’s 2021 Budget Proposal, members of the NYS Senate & Assembly welcomed Angelo Riddick as new Chief Information Officer of the Office of Information Technology Services. Mr. Riddick is taking on the role of CIO following Robert Samson’s retirement more than a year ago and the temporary appointments of Joe Rabito and Jeremy Goldberg in the interim.During the session, Mr. Riddick discussed his priorities as new CIO, the goals of ITS, and answered questions from Senate and Assembly members regarding budgetary plans and ITS’ future.
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