After a recent increase in gang violence in New York, legislators have introduced two bills that would help investigate, prosecute and prevent gang activity in the state. In the past two years, the gang MS-13 has taken at least 25 lives on Long Island alone. The bills being acted on […]
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Legislators move to change ‘antiquated’ child marriage laws
Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, D-Scarsdale, is hoping to change the marriage laws in New York state to protect children as young as 14 from being forced into marriages. “Victims of child marriage are forced and condemned to a life that they did not choose,” Paulin said, “with no means of escape, […]
Battling the ticket bots
New bill will crack down on scalpers who use computer programs to buy tickets at unfair speeds and quantities Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation to combat unfair and illegal ticket purchasing and reselling practices in New York. The bill (S.8123/A.10713) creates new penalties for individuals who use computer software known […]