Over the years, there have been calls for secession from upstaters. They are tired of playing the poor country cousin to New York City which is the economic engine, not only for the country but for the world. Then, too, every once in a while, some in New York […]
Month: May 2016
Cuomo’s ethical standing among voters remains intact
Though NY’ers are pessimistic, there is a near-unanimous call for passing anti-corruption bills this session Even though 96 percent of New Yok voters say passing anti-corruption laws is an important end-of-session task for the Legislature, only 31 percent believe it will actually happen, according to a Siena College […]
Aid-in-dying bill passes Assembly Health Committee in close vote
The Assembly Health Committee on Monday reported the Medical Aid in Dying Act (A.10059/S.7579), which would allow terminally-ill, mentally competent, adult patients to self-administer prescribed medicines to end their own lives if suffering becomes unbearable. The Health Committee approved the measure by a 14-11 vote and it was reported […]
Lawmakers hope to install crosswalks near all playgrounds and ball fields
With summer approaching, two lawmakers are hoping to pass a bill that would require crosswalks to be placed near most athletic fields and playgrounds in New York state. The bill, known as Erin’s Law, would require at least one crosswalk installed across all roads abutting playgrounds and athletic fields, […]
Hillary needs to reaffirm her faith in Preet Bharara
Look, let’s face facts; the presidential choice will probably come down to Hillary versus Donald. The problem for Hillary is that there are a lot of people who don’t like or get her and the Donald’s predicament is that many people consider him somewhere between a jerk and a […]
Governor proposes an overhaul of NY’s blue laws
Bills would also reduce fees and paperwork for craft brewers and small wholesalers The governor is introducing legislation that would overhaul the state’s blue laws and reduce paperwork for craft brewers and cut down the fees paid by small wholesalers to further expand New York’s growing brewing, distilling […]
More schools committing to buying locally produced foods
The number of school districts committing to purchasing local fruits and vegetables has increased to 134 districts in 24 counties across the state, according to the Office of General Services, which oversees a federal pilot program that provides funding. OGS Commissioner RoAnn Destito announced that the participating school districts […]
Both houses pass veteran benefits bill, but will governor sign it?
A bill (S.7160/A.9531) that would extend eligibility for additional credits in the state retirement system to all veterans working for state and local governments has now been passed by both houses after it cleared the Assembly on Wednesday. But after being vetoed twice by the governor in recent years, […]