Sen. Brad Hoylman, D-Greenwich Village, recently announced new legislation that would protect New Yorkers from harassment by unwanted and intrusive robocalls on both landlines and cell phones. The bill (S.8674/A.10739) would prohibit telephone companies from calling consumers without required consent and would mandate that companies offer consumers free tools to […]
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Assembly Alcoholism and Drug Abuse chair calls on NYC to release safer consumption site study
The Chair of the Assembly Committee on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, Linda Rosenthal, D-Manhattan, is calling on New York City officials to release a study that could prove the effectiveness of potential safer consumption sites in the Big Apple. According to Rosenthal, the report has been “long overdue” and has […]
ADL reports 90 percent jump in anti-Semitic incidents
One out of every five anti-Semitic incidents that occur in the U.S. are reported in New York, according to a new report by the Anti-Defamation league. In 2017, there were 380 incidents of anti-Semitism — including physical assaults, vandalism, harassment and attacks on Jewish institutions — reported in New York, […]
Opinion: School zone speed cameras should be authorized everywhere
Legislation being pushed by New York City Mayor De Blasio in Albany and introduced in the state Senate and Assembly would increase the number of speed cameras in school zones from 140 camera’s to 750. A great idea. The legislation, if approved would allow cameras to be installed up […]
Bill would place 600 new speed cameras around NYC school zones
Sen. José Peralta and Assemblywoman Deborah Glick unveiled a bill to crack down on unsafe drivers near New York City schools. Specifically, the bill would allow up to 750 speed cameras around city schools — 610 more than the current 140 cameras permitted under current law. “We have had […]
Manhattan legislators want at least one NYC member on the State Liquor Authority
Senator Brad Hoylman and Assemblywoman Deborah Glick introduced legislation Tuesday that would require at least one member of the New York State Liquor Authority appointed by the governor to be a resident of New York City. The SLA, which consists of three governor-appointed commissioners, is responsible for regulating the […]
Gov. Cuomo delivers State of the State Address in New York City
Gov. Andrew Cuomo delivered his first of six State of the State addresses Monday morning at 1 World Trade Center in lower Manhattan. Here are some key takeaways and a video of the speech. Overhaul New York’s bail system, ensure access to a speedy trial, improve witness identification procedures, record […]
New law shuts down Airbnb in New York with the threat of heavy fines
A new state law makes it illegal to advertise short-term apartment rentals, essentially putting an end to Airbnb and other home-sharing services in New York state. Fines will be $1,000 for the first offense; $5,000 for the second offense; and $7,500 for the third and later offenses. The bill […]