Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a new law this week that will extend the amount of time an individual can file a lawsuit for a missed cancer diagnosis. Bill S.6800/A.8516, known as “Lavern’s Law,” will allow for an extended window of two and a half years for patients to bring malpractice cases […]
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Legislation would end tax breaks for companies that condone sexual harassment
Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal announced she is introducing new legislation that would end tax incentives for New York-based companies with a track record of sexual harassment. The new legislation, still in the drafting phase, would mean that New York would not allow those companies to receive city or state tax credits […]
Helene Weinstein to chair Ways and Means Committee
Following the retirement of Herman “Denny” Farrell, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie appointed Helene Weinstein as the chair of the Assembly Ways and Means Committee, making history as the first woman to chair the committee. “One of the longest serving members of the Assembly, Helene has made immeasurable contributions to the […]