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Proposed State Law Would Decriminalize Prostitution

February 11, 2020 By News Staff 0

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

February 11, 2020 By News Staff 0

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 …

Government

NY Bill Proposes Banning Retail Sales Of Dogs, Cats, Rabbits

February 4, 2020 By The Associated Press 1

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 …

Government

Governor Signs Limo Safety Bills Inspired By Deadly Crashes

February 4, 2020 By The Associated Press 0

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

January 27, 2020 By The Associated Press 0

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

January 16, 2020 By The Associated Press 0

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 …

Government

New State Law Aims To Crackdown On Zombie Properties

December 19, 2019 By News Staff 0

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

November 15, 2019 By The Associated Press 0

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. …

Government

New NY Law Says Kids Must Be In Rear-Facing Car Seat

November 4, 2019 By The Associated Press 0

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 …

Government

NY Governor Signs Bill Increasing Death Benefits For Families Of First Responders

October 22, 2019 By News Staff 0

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 …

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