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Lawmakers Approve Bill Banning Undetectable Firearms
ALBANY – New York State lawmakers have approved a measure that would ban the manufacture, sale and possession of 3D-printed guns and other undetectable firearms. The Assembly passed the bill Monday, five days after the …
Environment
Panel Created To Study Future Of Erie Canal
ALBANY – The future of the Erie Canal will be the focus of a new state task force created to study how to reinvent the historic waterway as an economic engine. New York Gov. Andrew …
Health
Firefighters Seek Insurance Payments For Ambulance Funding
ALBANY – Firefighters from around New York state are asking state lawmakers to change the law so fire departments can recoup the cost of emergency medical calls from patient insurance plans. Under current law, volunteer …
Community
NY Bill Would Bar Facial Recognition Programs For Landlords
ALBANY – New legislation introduced in New York state would ban the use of facial recognition software by landlords in residential buildings. The bill comes after officials in San Francisco voted to prohibit police and …
Government
Senate Passes Package Of Road, Waterway Safety Measures
ALBANY – The Democrat-controlled state Senate passed a package of bills Wednesday designed to make New York’s streets, roads and waterways safer, including a measure aimed at cracking down on drivers who pass stopped school …
Government
New Legislation Would Require Epipen Training For Teachers
ALBANY – A legislative proposal in New York would require new teachers to complete training on how to use an EpiPen if a student suffers a severe allergic attack. The bill, pending in the Democrat-led …
Government
Cuomo Signs Law Designed To Aid Domestic Violence Victims
ALBANY – Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed legislation allowing judges to reduce prison sentences for victims of domestic abuse who committed crimes while defending themselves against their abusers. The Democrat says the Domestic Violence Survivors …
Health
US Measles Count Rises, Driven By New York Outbreaks
NEW YORK – U.S. health officials report at least 60 more measles cases have been reported, increasing a 2019 tally that is already the highest in 25 years. Officials on Monday said 764 cases have …
Health
Schumer Calls On CDC To Declare Emergency In Superbug Fight
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer is calling on the Centers for Disease Control to declare an emergency and unlock special funding to stem a potentially deadly drug-resistant fungus that’s been spreading at health care …
Community
Lemonade Stand Dispute Prompts New Legislation
ALBANY – A dispute last summer over whether a 7-year-old boy had the proper permits to operate a lemonade stand has prompted legislative action in New York. A bill introduced this year in Albany would …