State Senator George Borrello is criticizing Governor Kathy Hochul's State of State address for not addressing the state's affordability and public safety. Borrello said Hochul's address was, quote, "a lot of talk," "We've heard it before. 'We're … [Read more...]
Governor Kathy Hochul Delivers State of the State Address
Governor Kathy Hochul focused on finance, crime, and education polices in her State of the State address on Tuesday. She said while the state is safer, affordable, and more livable there is more work to be done. Hochul has spent the last week … [Read more...]
NYS Law Bans Use Of Certain Pesticides To Protect Pollinators, Other Wildlife
A new state law bans the use of certain neonicotinoid pesticides in order to protect pollinators, birds, and other wildlife. Governor Kathy Hochul signed the law, known as the Birds and Bees Protection Act. The legislation restricts the use of … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Proposes Eliminating Insulin Co-Pays
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a proposal to eliminate co-pays on insulin. Hochul, unveiling proposals ahead of her 2024 State of the State address on January 9, said the proposed legislation would ban the copays, " This will be the most … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Signs Legislation Moving Many Local Elections To Even-Numbered Years
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation that will align many local elections with statewide and legislative elections that are held in even-numbered years. The bill was proposed to increase voter participation. 64% of eligible voters … [Read more...]
Minimum Wage Going Up in NYS Starting Jan. 1
Minimum wage will be going up in New York State starting January 1. New York’s minimum wage will increase to $16-per-hour in New York City, Westchester, and Long Island, and $15-per-hour for the rest of the state. Governor Kathy Hochul said … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello Asking Gov. Hochul To Rescind Or Fully Fund Electric School Bus Mandate
State Senator George Borrello and 14 Republicans are asking Governor Kathy Hochul to rescind the electric bus mandate for public schools or commit to fully funding the conversion. The electric bus mandates were passed in the 2022-23 state budget … [Read more...]
NYS Court of Appeals Orders State To Redraw Congressional Map
The New York State Court of Appeals has ordered the state to redraw its congressional map. The 4 to 3 ruling on Tuesday hands Democrats a major win in the fight for control of the U.S. House of Representatives in the upcoming 2024 election. New … [Read more...]
Court Of Appeals Rules Against Portions Of NYS’ Concealed Carry Gun Law
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on Friday against portions of New York’s gun laws including a provision that required concealed carry permit applicants disclose their social media accounts. The ruling strikes down the provisions that … [Read more...]
NYS, Seneca Nation Agree To Short-Term Extension of Gaming Compact
New York State and the Seneca Nation of Indians have agreed to a short-term extension of the current Gaming Compact. Governor Kathy Hochul and the Seneca Nation of Indians President Rickey Armstrong Sr. announced the extension Friday night. The … [Read more...]
