I love to try to play a game where I put myself in someone else’s place. First of all, I inevitably feel better than I did before the game and second, it helps me figure out where the game lies. Take the case of Andrew Cuomo and the massive […]
Author: Alan Chartock, Gazette Publisher
New law prevents phone companies, utilities from charging deceased with early cancellation fees
Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation on Tuesday that prevents phone companies and utility providers from charging a contract termination or early cancellation fees in the event of a customer’s death. “This was a heartless and inappropriate policy that is mostly borne by grieving New Yorkers grappling with the loss […]
Q-poll shows dead heat between Trump, Clinton headed into Monday’s debate
The presidential race between Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump is a virtual dead heat, as she takes 44 percent of American likely voters to his 43 percent, with 8 percent for Libertarian Party candidate Gary Johnson and 2 percent for Green Party candidate Jill Stein, according to […]
New law allows owners to be buried with their pets in some cemeteries
Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation allowing New Yorkers to be buried with their pets at not-for-profit cemeteries. “For many New Yorkers, their pets are members of the family,” Cuomo said. “This legislation will roll back this unnecessary regulation and give cemeteries the option to honor the last wishes of […]
Senate, Assembly enjoy high marks from optimistic voters
A poll of 600 likely New York voters released Tuesday shows renewed optimism about state government, which is good news for incumbent lawmakers heading into the fall elections. The state Senate has a 48-41 percent favorability rating — the best it’s ever been — up from 41-45 percent last […]
Clinton holds 21-point lead over Trump in NY
Likely voters more aligned with Clinton on issues of immigration, climate change, health care and gun control Independent voters view both candidates unfavorably, call both Trump and Clinton dishonest Hillary Clinton now holds a 21-point lead over Donald Trump, 51-30 percent — down a little from a 25-point, […]
Cuomo makes it easier for farmers to sell wine, beer and cider
Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed two new laws that allow farm wineries, breweries and cideries to sell their products by the glass both on site and in off-site stores, further updating New York’s 80-year-old Alcoholic Beverage Control Law. These bills (S.5707-a/A.7960-a and S. 5341/A.5580) allow farm wineries, breweries and cideries […]
Assemblyman wants careful study of rail crossings before spending $5M federal grant
The recent announcement that the federal government will give New York several million dollars to improve railroad crossings highlights the need for legislation requiring the Department of Transportation to assess and prioritize rail crossing deficiencies across the state, said Assemblyman Tom Abinanti, D-Greenburgh, the author of a bill that […]