Covering the politics, policies and people of New York State government.
On Feb. 3, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation (S.1351 / A.3355) that would repeal portions of the New York law that has become known as the “Walking While Trans ban.” While the law was originally passed in 1976 to prohibit loitering for the purpose of prostitution, misusage of the law by […]
As COVID-19 precautions ramp up all across college campuses in New York State, some are still facing challenges with controlling the spread. In recent weeks, police have arrested several SUNY Cortland students for their involvement in large parties. At least one of those parties had up to 100 people packed […]
To mark the three-year anniversary of the shooting at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland Fla., the state Senate has passed two bills that would make it harder to build or modify AR-15 style assault rifles using untraceable parts. The legislation targets so-called “ghost guns,” a term used […]
Questions: Why are people so stupid that they refuse to wear masks to protect themselves and others? This is really a tough one. We see incredible numbers of Americans dying from COVID-19. It is an awful, painful way to go. Of course, some folks can’t help getting exposed to the […]
Restaurant and bar owners throughout the state can exhale a little bit as Governor Andrew Cuomo extended the bar and restaurant curfew last week following his gradual loosening of suffocating restrictions throughout January. Cuomo’s most recent change to restaurant restrictions extends the industry’s curfew from 10:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. […]
U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand announced legislation that looks to invest funds in public schools across the country as well as help cash-strapped school districts reopen safely under Centers for Disease Control guidelines. The Reopen and Rebuild America’s Schools Act of 2021 would provide more than $100 billion in grant funding […]
The State Legislature has passed a “Green Amendment” to the state Constitution, giving voters the ability to adopt it on Nov. 2, 2021 when it will appear as a ballot question. The Senate and Assembly both passed S.528/A.1368, a bill that adds to Article 1, the Bill of Rights, of […]
As President Biden and federal lawmakers turn from impeachment proceedings to COVID relief, Gov. Andrew Cuomo is asking every one of New York’s Congressional delegation to consider three points before voting on the next COVID relief package. In a letter sent to New York’s congressional delegation dated Feb. 4, Cuomo […]
