On 7/28/2021, the former governor of New York announced a COVID-19 vaccine or testing requirement for all employees of the state. In addition, he announced a COVID-19 vaccine mandate with no testing option for state healthcare workers who work directly with patients.
https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-patient-facing-healthcare-workers-state-run-hospitals-will-be - text of the former governor’s press release.