To the editor: As a victim and survivor of such abuse, and with a career as a liability claims adjuster, I can state for a fact that having to go through the litigation process, discovery, and maybe even a trial, will be far harder for the plaintiff reliving those horrible […]
Month: March 2017
Evangelicals host Albany lobby day
Coalition unveils legislative agenda which includes fighting GENDA and aid-in-dying bills Jason and David Benham are keynote speakers, telling their audience, “It’s about getting to the hearts of legislators” The state’s largest organization of evangelical Christians is fighting a bill that would legalize physician-assisted suicide for terminally ill New Yorkers, […]
State offering rebate on new electric vehicles
New program also expands number of charging stations statewide New Yorkers looking to buy a new car now have a big reason to go electric. The Rebate Electric Vehicle program (REV) will provide up to $2,000 off the sticker price for state residents who buy an electric car from participating […]
Most NY’ers opposed American Health Care Act, prefer to keep and improve Obamacare
Support for many of Gov. Cuomo’s policy priorities remains strong as budget deadline nears Despite the strong efforts by President Donald Trump, Speaker Paul Ryan and many House Republicans to pass the American Health Care Act (AHCA), a majority of New Yorkers see last week’s failure to pass the bill […]
‘A matter of principle’
Sponsors and supporters of the Child Victims Act hope this is the year for justice Longtime sponsor out of office, but governor is now calling to extend statutes of limitation for child victims of sexual abuse Advocates for the Child Victims Act are once again calling on state […]
Assembly members fight for women’s issues in final budget
Women leaders from the state Assembly met Monday to announce their priorities and recommendations for the final budget, with a goal protecting women’s rights and assisting families across New York. Shelley Mayer, D-Yonkers, chair of the Assembly Task Force on Women’s Issues, was joined by other assemblywomen to advocate for […]
Senate to act on 15 bills aimed at boosting agriculture industry
The state Senate on Wednesday is expecting to take up a package of 15 bills aimed at strengthening and preserving agriculture as one of the state’s leading industries. More than 36,000 farms in New York generate about $4.7 billion in statewide economic activity each year. The bipartisan bills unveiled Wednesday […]
Parker to serve as whip for Senate Dems
Senate Minority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins has appointed Sen. Kevin Parker minority whip in the Democratic Conference. The Brooklyn senator said he was “honored to be given the important leadership position.” “I am looking forward to continue working with my colleagues in developing a legislative agenda and passing bills that […]