A lawmaker is “appalled” over the DEC’s black bear management plan that aims to expand hunting opportunities in New York. The Department of Environmental Conservation on April 6 released its annual bear harvest report, noting that the 2015 hunting season saw the second largest bear harvest on record. In 2015, […]
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Bill expands access to life-saving allergy treatment
A bill that would put more EpiPens in public places has passed the Senate and moved from the Assembly Health Committee to the Codes Committee. Introduced by Senator Kemp Hannon, R-Garden City, and Assemblyman Tom Abinanti, D-Greenburgh, the bill (S.06800/A.9357) would authorize certain public venues to stock and administer epinephrine […]
Trump’s platform is a hit with enthusiastic Capital Region crowd
About 15,000 people showed their support for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, at a rally in Albany on Monday to hear him speak on the issues of immigration, trade relations, employment and national security. Hundreds of protesters assembled outside of the Times Union center, where the rally was held, to […]
Bill would require timely processing of rape evidence
A bill that would help bring justice for sexual assault victims has moved out of the Senate Health Committee. The bill (S.6430-a) would require that all sexual offense evidence, known as “rape kits,” be tested in a timely manner and that they be tracked. Too often DNA evidence related […]
Sanders supporters motivated, optimistic ahead of NY primary
About 4,000 people showed their support for Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders at a rally in Albany on Monday. With the primary elections just one week away, Sanders supporters are doing everything they can to succeed in what they are calling “a political revolution.” The rally was held at the […]
NYS Bar Association wants to educate voters on Constitutional Convention
The New York State Bar Association is asking Gov. Andrew Cuomo to create a commission that would prepare for the upcoming 2017 voter referendum on whether or not the state should go through with a constitutional convention. Although Cuomo proposed a preparatory commission for the 2016-2017 budget, it was […]
RFK, Jr. joins Constitution Pipeline fight
A large coalition of environmental groups is urging Gov. Andrew Cuomo to “just say no” to the controversial Constitution Pipeline, which would deliver natural gas across New York’s Southern Tier. More than a hundred people rallied in Albany to urge Cuomo to deny certification that is still needed to build […]
Police data bill left out of budget; STAT Act benefits cops and civilians, supporters say
A bill that would require the state court system to compile data on policing practices was left out of the 2016 New York State budget. Now, advocates of the bill (S.6001/A.7698-a), including Assemblyman Joseph Lentol and Senator Daniel Squadron, are calling for adoption of the Police STAT Act before […]