ALBANY - Legislation that will enable undocumented immigrants to obtain driver's licenses was signed into law by Gov. Andrew Cuomo late Monday after the State Senate narrowly approved the measure. The controversial issue, which passed the … [Read more...]
State Assembly to Vote on ‘Green Light’ Legislation This Week
ALBANY - The State Assembly plans to vote this week on legislation authorizing driver's licenses for immigrants who entered the U.S. illegally. The so-called "green light" legislation is expected to pass the Assembly but continues to face … [Read more...]
State Legislature Outlaws Cat Declawing on Animal Advocacy Day
ALBANY - State lawmakers on Tuesday approved a bill that would ban the declawing of cats in New York. The measure has long been proposed in Albany and was approved as part of Animal Advocacy Day at the Capitol. New Jersey lawmakers approved a … [Read more...]
Hearing on Single-Player Health Care Held in Albany
ALBANY - A bill to create a single-payer health care system in New York may finally stand a chance now that Democrats have control of both houses. At a lengthy, packed joint-hearing on the proposed New York Health Act held Tuesday in Albany, the … [Read more...]
State Assemblyman Goodell, County Clerk Barmore Speak Out Against ‘Geen Light’ Legislation in Albany
ALBANY - A bill to allow undocumented immigrants to obtain driver's licenses in New York is gaining support in the Democratic controlled state legislature. Under the so-called "Green Light" legislation pending in Albany, applicants would no longer be … [Read more...]
State Legislature Approves Former Sen. Young’s School Bus Camera Safety Act
ALBANY - Lawmakers in Albany on Tuesday said they’ve reached a deal that would allow school bus cameras to record motorists who don’t stop when students are getting on or off their buses. Under the plan, school districts could opt to install the … [Read more...]
Governor, Lt. Governor to Receive Raises as Part of 2020 State Budget
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo and Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul are set to receive raises. The news came after members of the state legislature voted on state budget resolutions overnight Sunday into Monday morning. One of the final resolutions taken up … [Read more...]
State Legislature Poised to Raise Legal Age for Tobacco Purchases to 21
ALBANY - The Democrat-controlled New York Senate passed legislation Monday putting the state a step closer to joining seven others where the legal age for buying cigarettes and electronic cigarettes has been raised from 18 to 21. The state … [Read more...]
Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Allegany Counties Officially Without Representation in State Senate
ALBANY - With Catherine Young (R-Olean) no longer in the State Senate, the state's 57th senate district is without a representative. Since May 2005, Young had represented the district, which includes all of Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany … [Read more...]
Revenge Porn Legislation Finally Passed in Albany
ALBANY - Lawmakers have finally reached a consensus this week on legislation to curb the practice of "revenge porn." The proposal approved on Thursday will make it a crime to share sexually explicit photos or videos on the internet with the intent … [Read more...]
