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Jul 29, 2021

New York to require state employees to get vaccines, or get tested

New York will require state employees to get vaccinated against the coronavirus by Labor Day or undergo weekly tests for COVID-19, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said.

Jul 16, 2021

Lawmakers urge NY to lift limits on nursing home visits

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Lawmakers are demanding that Gov. Andrew Cuomo lift remaining restrictions for visits at nursing homes, according to a letter two dozen Democratic lawmakers sent to the […]

Apr 30, 2021

New York may ban flame retardant chemicals in furniture, electronics

New York lawmakers are considering bills that would ban the sale of furniture and electronics containing flame retardant chemicals, and a coalition of manufacturers and business owners recently expressed opposition in […]

Jun 24, 2020

State proposes changes to program for those with developmental disabilities

The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is proposing amendments to the Home and Community Based Services Waiver that could affect reimbursements, among other things. The […]

Feb 17, 2020

State makes emergency change in siting regulations for wind power projects

The New York state Department of Public Service last week revised its definition of “revision,” making it possible for a company building a wind turbine to modify its approved plans […]

Jan 23, 2020

Expanded bottle bill might improve glass recycling but add headaches and costs

A proposed law that would extend New York’s bottle bill to wine and liquor bottles could increase recycling of glass significantly and create a cleaner stream of recycled glass, potentially […]

Jun 7, 2017

NY lawmakers vote to strengthen animal cruelty penalties

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — People convicted of extreme animal cruelty would be prohibited from owning a companion animal under legislation passed by the New York state Senate on Tuesday. The […]

May 3, 2017

NY’s Assembly approves use of marijuana as PTSD treatment

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York state lawmakers are gaining momentum in a measure to expand medical marijuana coverage to those who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder. Currently, medical marijuana […]

Apr 28, 2017

Trump’s top candidate for N.Y. prosecutor testified for convicted Ill. governor, angering feds

President Donald Trump’s leading candidate to run the nation’s most prestigious prosecutor’s office infuriated government lawyers a decade ago by testifying as a defense witness for a former Illinois governor […]

Jun 15, 2016

NY lawmakers hustle to find compromises ahead of adjournment

ALBANY — Negotiations over New York City schools, ethics reforms and a long list of other issues entered their final round Wednesday as New York lawmakers rushed to finish their […]

Jun 15, 2016

Are fantasy sports giants poised to merge?

DraftKings and FanDuel are downplaying media reports this week that the two biggest daily fantasy sports companies could team up. But given their swift change of fortune this past year, […]

Feb 9, 2016

Right-to-die legislation in NY renews debate

ALBANY — Two Assembly members and other advocates of letting the terminally ill end their lives said Tuesday their proposed law would limit suffering and has safeguards to prevent mistakes […]