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Proposed State Law Would Decriminalize Prostitution
ALBANY — New York State Legislators have reintroduced a measure that would decriminalize prostitution. Both bills in the State Senate and Assembly are currently backed by six New York City representatives. The measure aims to …
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New State Law Would Require Back Seat Passengers To Buckle Up
ALBANY — Some New York State Lawmakers are pushing for a new law that would require people to buckle up when sitting in the back seat of a car. Last year lawmakers failed to pass …
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NY Bill Proposes Banning Retail Sales Of Dogs, Cats, Rabbits
ALBANY — New York could ban retail pet shops from selling dogs, cats or rabbits as soon as mid-2021 under a Democratic state senator’s bill. The state would join Maryland and California and hundreds of …
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Governor Signs Limo Safety Bills Inspired By Deadly Crashes
ALBANY — New York’s governor signed a package of limousine safety bills Monday that was inspired by deadly crashes in 2015 and 2018. One of the bills would require that motor vehicles converted into stretch …
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NY Taxpayers Could Donate To Abortion Access Fund Under Bill
ALBANY — New York taxpayers could decide to contribute to a fund that helps pay for abortions under a proposed bill. State Sen. Alessandra Biaggi and Assemblymember Karines Reyes say their bill would create an …
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New York Lawmakers Seek Right To A Lawyer For Immigrants
ALBANY — Individuals facing deportation would have a statutory right to a lawyer if they can’t afford one under legislation introduced Wednesday. State Sen. Brad Hoylman, who is sponsoring the legislation, said immigrants with attorneys …
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New State Law Aims To Crackdown On Zombie Properties
JAMESTOWN – A new state law may help officials in Jamestown crackdown on dilapidated properties. The Zombie Property Remediation Act of 2019 authorizes local governments to compel mortgage lenders to either complete a mortgage foreclosure …
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Adoptees Receive Right To Birth Certificate Under New NY Law
ALBANY — Adoptees can soon obtain a certified birth certificate under a new law passed by the Democratic-controlled Legislature. Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the law Thursday. The law is set to take effect Jan. …
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New NY Law Says Kids Must Be In Rear-Facing Car Seat
ALBANY — Toddlers now have to be placed in rear-facing car seats under a new law in New York. The law came into effect at the start of November. State officials say New York must …
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NY Governor Signs Bill Increasing Death Benefits For Families Of First Responders
ALBANY – New York State’s Governor signed legislation Tuesday increasing special accidental death benefits for spouses and children of police officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says …
