In the recent days, there has been an unfortunate increase in false reports of active shooter incidents at schools across New York. The Ballston Spa School district for example, had a report that led to a large police presence. Such incidences lead to a heightened degree of stress, fear, anxiety […]
Month: April 2023
Hochul Asks State Police to Investigate Recent Rash of School ‘Swatting’ Calls
After a second day of widespread “swatting” calls to school districts across New York, Gov. Kathy Hochul reassured parents and educators that the State Police are actively investigating the incidents. On March 30, a reported 36 “swatting” incidents occurred across New York state, threatening school districts with the potential of […]
Cannabis Association of New York Calls for Change in Taxing of Recreational Marijuana
On March 28, the Cannabis Association of New York (CANY) and their legislative supporters called for a change to how recreational cannabis will be taxed. The organization, joined by Senator Jeremy Cooney, D-Rochester, is pushing for a bill (S.4831/A.4619) that would repeal the THC potency tax and replace it with […]
Government Watchdogs Call for Freezing “Corporate Handouts” in final budget
A coalition of 30 groups have sent a letter to Gov. Kathy Hochul and legislative leaders asking them to remove “corporate handouts” in this year’s budget. During an event in the state Capitol on Thursday, March 2, government watchdogs asked state leaders to reject billions in new and expanded tax […]
Video: Small Business Coalition Warns of Negative Consequences if Lawmakers Raise Minimum Wage
The National Federation of Independent Businesses organized a press conference in the Capitol on March 22 to make its case that a mandatory minimum wage increase could have a detrimental impact on New York’s economy, and even have a reverse effect on the working-class individuals who legislators are trying to […]