Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a bill today, clearing the way for qualified farmers to begin planting cannabis this spring. The legislation creates a new “Conditional Adult-use Cannabis Cultivator” license, establishing a pathway for existing New York hemp farmers to apply for a conditional license to grow cannabis in the 2022 […]
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Bar and restaurant owners call on lawmakers to make to-go liquor sales permanent
The New York State Restaurant Association, local restaurant owners, and New York lawmakers are pushing for the New York State Legislature to finalize Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposal of permanent to-go alcohol. The call for permanent to-go liquor sales came in anticipation of last Wednesday’s budget subcommittee’s hearing on Economic Development. Restaurant owners […]
Lawmaker who fell victim to “monster” crater urging NY’ers to report potholes on state hotline
Assemblymember Tom Abinanti, D-Pleasantville, is concerned about the dangerous road conditions across New York so early in the pothole season and is calling on New Yorkers to bring the problem to the governor’s attention. “Wicked winter weather has wrecked our roads — recent rains surfaced plenty of snow-covered potholes,” Abinanti said. The […]
Gov. Hochul appoints head of new task force to address gun violence
Gov. Kathy Hochul has appointed a veteran of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s Violence Prevention Program to head the state’s new Gun Violence Prevention Task Force. Calliana Thomas was appointed the head of the New York State Gun Violence Prevention Task Force in January, coinciding with Hochul’s […]
Letter: Why should our senior citizens be treated differently, based on where they live?
To the editor: The New York State Legislature should increase the maximum income amount that would make senior citizens eligible for partial senior tax breaks. The last time the state Legislature increased the amount for Westchester County seniors and seniors around New York state was more than 15 years ago. […]
New York takes $70 million in mobile betting tax revenue in first 30 days
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced there has been almost $2 billion in wagers taken during the first 30 days of legal mobile sports betting in New York. These figures do not include betting activity for the Super Bowl. Those revenues are expected to be reported on Friday. This record-breaking betting activity […]
Governor announces special election for the 43rd Assembly District
Governor Kathy Hochul has issued a proclamation declaring that a special election to fill the vacancy in the 43rd Assembly District will be held on Tuesday, March 22nd. The special election will fill the vacancy created by Diana Richardson, who will serve as Deputy Brooklyn Borough President. “With Assemblymember Richardson heading to […]
Publisher’s Corner: Time for a True-False quiz
Okay, here comes your mid-year exam. This will be a true or false test. Mark your papers T or F and please, keep your eyes off your neighbor’s paper. T or F: As most political observers believe, Kathy Hochul will be reelected governor. False: Certainty is never a sure thing […]