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Western Queens senator celebrates signing of NY HERO Act into law

By Bill Parry Posted on
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Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the New York Health and Essential Rights Act (NY HERO Act) into law Wednesday, May 5, creating permanent, enforceable health and safety standards designed to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and other airborne infectious diseases in the workplace.

State Senator Michael Gianaris led a year-long campaign with a coalition of unions, essential workers, advocate organizations and scientists leading to its passage with bipartisan support.

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Western Queens senator celebrates signing of NY HERO Act into law

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