Tag: NY State Senate

New law makes it easier for autistic NY’ers to communicate with first responders
Politics

New law makes it easier for autistic NY’ers to communicate with first responders

Gov. Cuomo also signs new law to standardize autism spectrum screening for children three and younger Senate Republicans announced that two bills aimed at helping individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities were signed into law. Sen. Robert Ortt, R-North Tonawanda, sponsored bill S.8955, which requires the state to comply […]

New bill would let police carry and administer epinephrine treatments
Policy

New bill would let police carry and administer epinephrine treatments

New legislation has been introduced by Republican Sen. Jim Tedisco, R-Glenville, to improve public safety. Tedisco hopes to close a loophole and allow police officers and other law enforcement to carry and administer EpiPens to treat people with severe allergic reactions in emergency situations. Epinephrine injectors, commonly known as EpiPens, […]