Governor cites a lack of funding source to offset tax credits For the second year in a row, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has vetoed legislation that would have provided tax credits for New York residents who install residential geothermal energy systems. The bill S.6249/A.9925 would have provided New Yorkers a tax […]
Policy
Introducing the T.R.U.M.P. Act
The Tax Returns Uniformly Made Public Act would require presidential and vice presidential candidates to disclose five years of federal income tax returns in order to appear on the ballot in New York state Sen. Brad Hoylman, D-Manhattan, has drafted legislation that would require presidential candidates to submit their […]
What will they think when the truth hits?
Donald Trump won the presidency by selling voters on the proposition that he could make their lives better. However, he seems to be proceeding according to rules laid down by Republicans in the Congress who would deprive most Americans of their most cherished security. Said Trump famously, “I […]
Vehicles can fail state inspections for dark tinted windows under new law
Sponsors say new law will improve safety for police during traffic stops Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a law that will require the examination of tinted or shaded windows during an automobile’s yearly state inspection. According to the bill sponsors, many vehicle owners do not realize the windows on their vehicles […]
Battling the ticket bots
New bill will crack down on scalpers who use computer programs to buy tickets at unfair speeds and quantities Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation to combat unfair and illegal ticket purchasing and reselling practices in New York. The bill (S.8123/A.10713) creates new penalties for individuals who use computer software known […]
What does New York have to gain or lose with a Trump presidency?
Here are some questions I am frequently asked. I offer them so that you won’t have to write me, although you are always welcome to write. Question: Will the electors who comprise the Electoral College decide to vote against Donald Trump’s election as president? Answer: This is one I get […]
Governor Cuomo’s letter to New York students: ‘This is not a state of fear’
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday sent an open letter to all students in the state of New York following the recent incidents of bias and discrimination reported at universities throughout the state. In the letter, the governor told students that New York will continue to protect all victims of […]
Spending on lobbying is down in most recent session
The amount of money spent on lobbying state lawmakers dropped nearly 10 percent between the 2015 and 2016 legislative sessions, according to the state ethics officials. In the session immediately following the convictions of Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos and Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, clients of lobbyists spent $120.2 […]