Reform groups are calling on Gov. Andrew Cuomo and state lawmakers to create a commission that would develop a plan to properly run a constitutional convention. They are also urging lawmakers to consider reforming the convention process. That is, of course, if New Yorkers actually decide they want a constitutional […]
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Women should not be swayed by a rosy-hued hunting vest
To the editor, The bill proposed in New York (S.6863) to allow hunters to wear pink in place of orange made clear its goal: to recruit more women into hunting. But any woman who cares about her family shouldn’t be swayed by a rosy-hued hunting vest into gunning down animals. […]
Senate bill creates felony for inciting violence against police
The New York State Senate passed legislation (S.5598) that would establish the new crime of inciting violence against a police officer. Sponsor Michael Nozzolio, R-Fayette, said the bill is in response to input received during a series of public hearings held by the Senate Majority last year, which examined police […]
Group of lawmakers hope to end ‘spending in the shadows’
Assembly Republicans unveiled a bill that would require member items, discretionary funds, and so-called “lump sum payments” — typically controlled by legislative leaders and the governor, and negotiated behind closed doors — be made public and fully transparent in the state budget for rank-and-file legislators, the public and the […]
Bill makes it easier to fund school-based health centers
The Assembly this week passed a bill creating a voluntary income tax check-off box to fund the 231 school based health centers in districts across New York state. Funds donated by New Yorkers would be deposited in a “school-based health centers fund” under control of the state comptroller. The state […]
‘Joanne’s Law’ would warn against disgruntled employees freed from jail
A bill that would better protect New Yorkers in the workplace passed the Senate and was sent to the Assembly for consideration this week. Bill S.1677, known as Joanne’s Law, would provide a warning when a former employee who was convicted of a crime committed in the workplace is released […]
Cuomo’s characterectomy
So here’s a primer on where Governor Andrew Cuomo is at. In one way, it looks like he is positioned to successfully run for and win a third term. His people believe the only way he could lose is if someone emerged from the left of the party and […]
AARP backs paid Family Leave Act
For many New Yorkers, the choice between taking care of a loved one and keeping their job is almost impossible. With Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Paid Family Leave proposal now officially endorsed by the AARP, New York family care givers have a strong ally to help push the bill through the […]