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Government

Lawmakers seek to reintroduce bill to phase out sub-minimum wages for tip workers

January 27, 2023 By Elise Kline 0

App users, tap here to watch video report. ALBANY, NY (WENY) — While serving lunch to restaurant workers who traveled to the state capital from New York City, lawmakers announced reintroducing a bill that would …

Government

Lawmakers look to pass reproductive health legislation

January 26, 2023 By Elise Kline 0

App users tap to watch video report. ALBANY, NY (WENY) — In a post-Roe era, some state lawmakers took steps to break down reproductive health barriers. This week the senate passed four bills that would …

Courts

Trump drops appeal, ending legal fight over New York probe

January 25, 2023 By The Associated Press 0

By MICHAEL R. SISAK NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has abandoned efforts to revive his federal lawsuit against New York Attorney General Letitia James — the second time he’s halted legal action …

New York State

Lawmakers take another step to codify abortion in New York

January 25, 2023 By Elise Kline 0

App users, tap here to watch video report. ALBANY, NY (WENY) — During a week that would have marked the 50th anniversary of Roe v Wade, the New York State legislature took another step to …

New York State

Republican lawmakers advocate for public safety proposals

January 24, 2023 By Elise Kline 0

App users, tap here to watch video report. ALBANY, NY (WENY) — Republican lawmakers from the state assembly and the senate gathered at the capitol’s million dollar staircase to push for a package of legislative …

New York State

Experts explain the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning

January 24, 2023 By WENY 0

App users, tap here to watch video report. ELMIRA, NY (WENY) — Carbon monoxide can be fatal for people exposed to it for too long and with winter in full force, residents in parts of …

Consumer

NY State Senator calls for gas tax suspension to continue

January 23, 2023 By Elise Kline 0

ALBANY, NY (WENY) — A New York State lawmaker is calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul and his colleagues in the legislature for a continuation of the gas tax suspension. At the end of last year’s …

Government

Lawmakers seek to address climate change priorities ahead of Gov. Hochul’s executive budget

January 23, 2023 By Elise Kline 0

App users, tap here to watch video report. ALBANY, NY (WENY) — In the shadow of a giant inflatable pig, environmental advocates rallied for legislation that would require oil companies to pay for climate damages. …

New York State

Veterans with suicidal thoughts can get free acute care outside of VA

January 22, 2023 By WENY 0

App users, tap here to watch video report. WELLSBORO, Pa (WENY) — Many veterans struggle with mental health issues and some vets aren’t sure what services are available. Not every veteran is enrolled in healthcare …

Health

Flavored cannabis marketing is criticized for targeting kids

January 21, 2023 By The Associated Press 0

By BOBBY CAINA CALVAN NEW YORK (AP) — When New York’s first licensed recreational marijuana outlet opened last month, the chief of the state’s Office of Cannabis Management, Chris Alexander, proudly hoisted a tin of …

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