As New York State opens the door for more cannabis licenses, Governor Kathy Hochul is also announcing continued aggressive enforcement against the illegal sale of cannabis across the state. Hochul said efforts by the State Office of Cannabis … [Read more...]
Judge Clarence Thomas Moves To Consider NYS’ Background Checks For Ammunition Under Concealed Carry Improvement Act
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has moved to consider a challenge to New York's provision of the Concealed Carry Improvement Act on background checks for ammunition purchases that went into effect a few weeks ago. Thomas agreed to bring … [Read more...]
State Legislators Urging Gov. Hochul To Sign Cannabis Crop Rescue Act
State Senator George Borrello has joined a bipartisan coalition of nearly 70 state legislators urging Governor Kathy Hochul to provide a lifeline to struggling cannabis farmers. Legislators are urging Hochul to sign the Cannabis Crop Rescue Act, … [Read more...]
Acting NYS Police Superintendent Steven Nigrelli Resigns
Acting State Police Superintendent Steven Nigrelli resigned Friday after Governor Kathy Hochul rescinded his candidacy to permanently serve in the role. The Albany Times Union reported Nigrelli's resignation comes after multiple allegations he … [Read more...]
New State Bill To Protect NY Consumers From Surprise Energy Bill Price Increases
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...]
