A bill signed into law on Wednesday is designed to protect New York consumers from surprise price increases to their energy bills. The bill signed by Governor Kathy Hochul requires energy service companies to obtain the consent of the customer … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Signs Laws Strengthening Early Voting, Republicans and Conservatives File Lawsuit
Governor Kathy Hochul signed a legislative package Wednesday that includes strengthening early voting practices. All voters will now be able to mail in their ballot during the early voting period — not just those with valid, approved … [Read more...]
Free Fishing Day in NYS Set for Saturday, September 23
Governor Kathy Hochul is encouraging New Yorkers to take advantage of the year's fifth Free Fishing Day on Saturday, September 23, when New York State waives the requirement for a freshwater fishing license. New York's Free Fishing Days program … [Read more...]
Nearly Half Million Venezuelan Migrants Offered Legal Status, Work Permits in U.S.
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced new efforts to address the asylum seeker and migrant crisis in New York, after the Biden administration said Wednesday that it was granting temporary legal status to hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans who are … [Read more...]
New York’s Wage Transparency Law Goes Into Effect
Employers in New York State now have to be more open when it comes to advertising open jobs, in terms of just what those positions will pay. A new statewide pay transparency law took effect on Sunday. It was signed by Governor Kathy Hochul late … [Read more...]
Arguments Heard In State’s Appeal of Lawsuit Filed by Sen. Borrello
Oral arguments were heard Wednesday in the state’s appeal of a lower court ruling that found Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Department of Health violated the constitutional separation of powers in adopting a regulation establishing … [Read more...]
New Law Takes Effect Requiring Background Checks to Buy Ammunition in New York
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor on Tuesday rejected a gun shop-owning couple seeking to block New York's background check law for ammunition purchases one day before it goes into effect. In a paperless order, Sotomayor rejected an … [Read more...]
Additional Child Care Spots Becoming Available at JCC
Jamestown Community College has been awarded funding to increase the number of spots available at its campus child care center. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the availability of 200 more spots at 12 high-demand SUNY campus child care centers. … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello Urges Gov. Hochul To Exempt High School Trap Shooting Teams From New State Law
State Senator George Borrello is urging Governor Kathy Hochul to exempt high school trap shooting teams from a new state law requiring a background check each time ammunition is transferred from a team coach to a student-athlete. Executive Law … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Calls On President Biden To Direct Federal Government To Help With Assisting Asylum Seekers
Governor Kathy Hochul is calling on President Joe Biden to direct the federal government to provide work authorizations, support, and shelter for 100,000 asylum seekers in New York State. Hochul, speaking at a press conference, commended the … [Read more...]
