Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the HALT Solitary Confinement Act (S.2836/A.2277-a) into law last night, reforming the practice of segregated confinement in state prisons.  The new law limits the amount of time an incarcerated person can spend in solitary confinement to 15 days; it clearly defines and reduces the number of […]

With stadiums and arenas across New York starting to allow limited fans, the state is unveiling a system that is sure to make for a more efficient process.  Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on March 26 the launch of Excelsior Pass, a voluntary digital pass that will be able to verify […]

The New York State Senate on Thursday passed a bill that would ban oil and gas industry waste on state highways. Bill S.355, sponsored by Sen. Brad Holyman, D-Manhattan, prohibits fluid generated from hydrofracking and any other oil and gas drilling from being applied to roads as a de-icing agent. […]

Officials at all levels of government are scrambling to find solutions to the surge in hate crimes against Asians in New York and nationwide. Following the recent racially motivated shootings in Atlanta and rise in anti-Asian hate crimes throughout the country, New York Public Advocate Jumaane Williams is calling for […]

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Monday that more New York state residents will be able to get the vaccine with a new expansion on eligibility. New Yorkers who are 30 and older can begin receiving the COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday, March 30. And starting April 6, everyone 16 and older will […]

There will be baseball fans in the seats when the Yankees take the field on Opening Day this Thursday, April 1 and the Mets host their first home game a week later on April 8. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that baseball stadiums will allow fans in the stadium for the […]

A large and vocal coalition is calling for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to sign a bill restricting the use of solitary confinement in state prisons.  On March 18, the New York State Senate passed the Humane Alternatives to Long-Term Solitary Confinement, or HALT Act.  The bill, which was sponsored by Sen. […]

Beginning April 1st,  domestic travelers entering New York from other U.S. states and territories will no longer be required to quarantine. However, the state Department of Health still recommends a two-week quarantine after domestic travel as an added precaution, even though it is no longer required.  Since March 2020, New […]