Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed into law Monday a plan that would raise the minimum wage in New York to $15 an hour and provide paid family leave, as a part of the 2016-2017 enacted budget. The plan, which is being hailed as a model for the nation among leaders […]
Month: April 2016
Mets gaining fans, but NY is betting on a Yanks postseason
With increased success comes increased expectations, especially in the world of sports. This is even truer in the world of New York sports, as evidenced by a new Siena College Research poll out this week. As baseball season begins this week, 45 percent of New Yorkers think the Yankees […]
Dozens brave Albany snowstorm to rally for Sanders
Harsh weather conditions didn’t stop more than 50 Bernie Sanders supporters from rallying in Albany this Monday. With the upcoming New York primary election on April 19, Sanders supporters are calling for New Yorkers to go out and “Feel the Bern.” While Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders was not at […]
New bill makes it easier to prosecute sex-trafficking crimes
A new bill that would make it easier to prosecute sex traffickers is getting strong support from the Manhattan District Attorney. Specifically, the bill would eliminate the need to prove force, fraud or coercion when prosecuting sex trafficking crimes against a minor in New York. The legislation is being […]
NY voters: Time to clean house
By a 48-to-34 percent margin, New York state registered voters say all elected officials should be voted out of office so new officials can start with a clean slate to “end political corruption in Albany,” according to a new Quinnipiac University poll. A total of 86 percent of New […]
Support the GMO labeling bill
To the editor: In response to the article ”Fight over GMO Labeling Heats Up”, I was happy to see more public discussion about — and what I understood as support for — GMO labeling. As an environmental studies student on Long Island, GMO labeling concerns me deeply. I personally feel […]
Bill would eliminate sales tax on feminine hygiene products
A bill that would eliminate all state sales tax on feminine hygiene products was passed unanimously by the Assembly on March 15, and now awaits action by the Senate. The bill was first introduced by Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal back in May 2015, and would exempt feminine hygiene products from New […]
Get there first and do the right thing
Andrew Cuomo has accomplished some remarkable things during his time in office. As for me, number one on his leadership list is the SAFE Act that he remarkably managed to push through the Republican-dominated Senate after the terrible, terrible Sandy Hook school massacre in which young children were slaughtered […]