Senator Brad Hoylman and Assemblywoman Deborah Glick introduced legislation Tuesday that would require at least one member of the New York State Liquor Authority appointed by the governor to be a resident of New York City. The SLA, which consists of three governor-appointed commissioners, is responsible for regulating the […]
Policy
League of Humane Voters prioritizing ‘Cecil’s Law’ and five other bills this session
The League of Humane Voters of New York is holding a legislative breakfast Wednesday, March 22 to promote its legislative agenda, which includes passing bills to outlaw killing competitions, create a public “animal abuser” registry and ban circuses that do not comply with animal welfare laws. The group is also […]
Empire State Trail will boost economy and NY’ers health, supporters say
A coalition of health advocates, environmental groups and even a national retailer are looking to build legislative support for the proposed 750-mile Empire State Trail, which would connect bikers, joggers and walkers from New York City to Canada, and Albany to Buffalo. Gov. Andrew Cuomo included the project in […]
Raise the Age advocates are optimistic this year
On the same day that hundreds of “Raise The Age” supporters rallied at the Capitol in support of bill S.4157/A.4876, Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued a statement signaling his support for the measure that would reduce criminal responsibility for those between the ages of 16 and 18 years old, depending […]
Lawmakers ask governor to reconsider prison visitation cuts
A group of lawmakers is asking Gov. Andrew Cuomo to re-think his plan to cut visitation days at maximum security prisons as a cost-saving measure. Included in Cuomo’s 2017 budget proposal is a plan to cut visitation days by more than half at some prisons, thus eliminating the need […]
Governor Cuomo proposes new rules for charitable gaming
First public hearing on modernizing New York’s charitable gaming laws is set for March 20 in Albany The state’s Gaming Commission will hold the first in a series of public hearings aimed at giving charitable organizations a forum to address new regulations that would make fundraising through legal gaming easier. […]
NYCLU demands legislative action on civil liberties issues
Members, supporters and advocates for the New York Civil Liberties Union rallied Monday outside the Capitol in support of several bills they say would protect and expand civil rights. Public defense funding and reform, reproductive rights, transgender discrimination, electronic privacy, and police data transparency were all on the agenda for […]
Advocates seek $28 million for psychiatric rehabilitation services
Representatives from the New York Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services (NYAPRS) joined with more than 100 direct care staff and mental health advocates to rally on the steps of the Capitol last Wednesday to call on lawmakers to increase funding for mental health recovery assisted living programs. Cries of “fair […]