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Seven bills are aimed at reversing New York’s historically low voter turnout The Legislature on Monday passed seven bills that bring major revisions to the state’s elections system. The bills, all passed by the Senate and Assembly on January 14, are expected to be signed by the governor. They will […]
In the wake of the flood of sexual harassment accusations against powerful men in politics, entertainment and media, Assemblywoman Sandy Galef is calling on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to immediately convene a task force charged with reviewing existing policies and making recommendations for a uniform standard to handle claims and investigations […]
Assemblyman Anthony Palumbo, R-New Suffolk, is introducing legislation to expand the Long Island Pine Barrens by approximately 800 acres, which will include the Mastic Woods and the lands surrounding the Old Shoreham Nuclear Power Plant. By crafting this legislation, Palumbo hopes to preserve the bucolic nature of the Long Island […]
Nearly 20 years ago, 32 year old Kendra Webdale was tragically pushed in front of a subway train by a man with untreated schizophrenia roaming the streets of New York City. Now, lawmakers are looking to pass a bill that would prevent Kendra’s Law, which provides services for the mentally […]
Senate Finance Committee Chair Catharine Young and Assembly Ways and Means Committee Chair Herman Farrell, Jr. announced the Joint Legislative Hearing Schedule on the 2017-2018 Executive Budget proposal. These hearings, each of which focuses on a programmatic area, are intended to provide the appropriate legislative committees with public input […]
The Police Benevolent Association of New York State Law Enforcement announced its endorsements of candidates running in New York state legislative races. The PBA of NYS Law Enforcement represents New York State University Police, the New York State Environmental Conservation Police, the New York State Park Police and the […]
A poll of 600 likely New York voters released Tuesday shows renewed optimism about state government, which is good news for incumbent lawmakers heading into the fall elections. The state Senate has a 48-41 percent favorability rating — the best it’s ever been — up from 41-45 percent last […]
The Senate and Assembly have passed a bill that seeks to save lives in emergency situations by making life-saving devices available in more public places. This bill would authorize, but not mandate, public venues such as restaurants, youth organizations, sports leagues, theme parks, sports arenas, day care and educational […]