As students across New York begin another school year, a new law has been signed to keep them safe. The legislation, sponsored by Assemblywoman Sandy Galef and Senator Sue Serino, was introduced after an incident at the Ossining Union Free School District in May 2017. A school official was notified […]
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Bill requires schools be notified when employees are arrested for sex offenses
Two Hudson Valley lawmakers are working with local parents and police to push for legislation (A.8382/S.6597) they say would protect children from sex offenders working in their schools. The bill, sponsored by Assemblywoman Sandy Galef, D-Ossining, and Sen. Sue Serino, R-Hyde Park, would require that all schools are immediately notified […]
New law bans all sex offenders from ridesharing jobs in NY
With ride-hailing services going into effect this Fourth of July holiday, the governor has signed a law that will prevent low-level sex offenders from driving for services such as Uber and Lyft. Assemblyman Dean Murray, R- East Patchogue, cosponsored the Assembly bill (A.8493) that amends a loophole created when ride […]