Last month, the New York Farm Bureau spoke out against the Farmworker Fair Labor Practices Act (S.2837/A.2750) with the backing of New York state family farmers. The state Senate has agreed to hold hearings on the legislation to determine how the legislation will proceed. According to Farm Credit East, a […]
Month: April 2019
Publisher’s Corner: Letters that Dr. Chartock wishes he received (but didn’t)
Letters I should have received but didn’t: Dear Doctor: Why in the world does Andrew Cuomo deserve a huge raise? Sign me, Kenny in Kingston. Oh, come on, Kenny! You may not like the guy — many people don’t — but they do respect the fact that his list of […]
On the new budget: Voters like tax cap and bag ban, but not publicly-financed elections
In the first major poll since the adoption of the state budget, a strong majority of New York voters say the permanent property tax cap, the ban on one-time use plastic bags, and the elimination of cash bail for misdemeanors and non-violent felonies will be good for New York. On […]
Disclosing tax returns would not be optional for candidates in NY, under new bills
As Americans were filing their taxes this week, Sen. Brad Hoylman and other New York state lawmakers were touting a series of bills that would force any presidential candidate to disclose their tax returns if they want to be an eligible candidate in New York. One of Hoylman’s bills (S.2271) […]
Amendment to state Constitution guaranteeing clean air and water is proposed
Environmental advocates and their friends in the state Legislature are asking for a simple, direct, 15-word amendment to Bill of Rights in the New York State Constitution — a new clause stating: “Each person shall have a right to clean air and water, and a healthful environment.” The Green Amendment […]
New York history on display
For one week only, New Yorkers have the chance to see a handwritten draft of the state Constitution, believed to be written by John Jay himself, in honor of the document’s 242nd anniversary. The three-page document is on display Monday, April 15 through Saturday, April 20 from 9:30 am – […]
Senate, Assembly pass religious attire bill to outlaw workplace discrimination
Following the lead of the state Assembly, the Senate has passed the Religious Attire Bill that would protect religious attire in the workplace under the state human rights law, prohibiting employers from discriminating against employees based on their attire and grooming in accordance with the requirements of their religion. The […]
Publisher’s Corner: Dr. Chartock digs into the headlines
Answering the Headlines: New York Times: “New York Prosecutors Sometimes Behave Badly. Now They May Be Held to Account” Yes, there are some prosecutors who may be over the line here and there but there are many politicians who are scared out of their wits by District Attorneys. […]