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Capitol Watch: Cuomo wants new law on domestic terrorism
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — In New York government news, Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to create a new crime of domestic terrorism for mass shootings or other large-scale violent acts motivated by bias. The Democrat says his proposal to lawmakers would cover acts like the recent mass shooting in El Paso, Texas, where authorities say the […]
Cuomo airs concerns over solitary confinement proposal
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York’s governor expressed concerns Tuesday with a proposal that would restrict the use of solitary confinement, saying the legislation would require the construction of new facilities and cost jails about $1 billion statewide. Gov. Andrew Cuomo made the comments on WCNY’s The Capitol Pressroom the same day advocates prodded New […]
Gov. Cuomo: Eliminate ‘gay panic’ defense
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants lawmakers to pass a new law ensuring people who attack or kill a gay person can’t beat the charge by arguing they panicked because of their victim’s sexuality. Under current law, defendants can attempt to excuse violent attacks by arguing they were under extreme emotional […]
Cuomo: NY must go 100 percent clean energy by 2040
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York would adopt the most aggressive clean energy goal of any state under a plan from Gov. Andrew Cuomo that calls for generating 100 percent of its energy from renewable sources by 2040. Hitting the new target, which must be approved by state lawmakers, will require the state to increase […]
New York offers $7 million for homeowners hit by Lake Ontario flooding
GREECE, N.Y. (AP) — New York state is making $7 million available to help homeowners recover from flooding along the Lake Ontario and St. Lawrence River shorelines. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the funding Monday. Homeowners will be able to get up to $40,000 in aid. They’ll apply through municipal governments or housing organizations. Cuomo previously […]
Cuomo fills health & human services post
ALBANY (AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has appointed Paul Francis as his deputy secretary for health and human services. Francis, an attorney, was Cuomo’s director of agency redesign early in his first term. He is a past state budget director and operations director who worked for Govs. Eliot Spitzer and David Paterson. […]
Cuomo announces new programs during Adirondack Challenge
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Sunday conducted the third annual 2015 Summer Adirondack Challenge to promote summer tourism and showcase recreational opportunities in the Adirondack region. The event brought together hundreds of state and local officials, tourism industry representatives and summer enthusiasts to explore upstate New York and enjoy local Taste NY food and beverage […]
Cuomo OKs special prosecutor for killings by police
ALBANY (AP) — New York’s governor has issued an executive order that puts the office of the state attorney general in charge of investigating killings by police. Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the order Wednesday as relatives of New Yorkers slain by law enforcement looked on. They included Gwen Carr, whose son Eric Garner died last […]
Patients to urge Cuomo to speed-up medical marijuana in NY
NEW YORK (AP) — Patients and their caregivers were to gather outside New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office to plead for early access to medical marijuana. The governor signed legislation a year ago authorizing medical marijuana in the state, but the program is still months away from beginning. Patients and their families were to meet […]
Cuomo announces JCOPE appointments
Former New York State Bar Association President Seymour James is among eight appointees named last week to the Joint Commission on Public Ethics Review Commission. The commission reviews and evaluates the activities and performance of the Joint Commission on Public Ethics and the Legislative Ethics Commission. It must report by Nov. 1 to […]
Oversight group sues state for abuse reports
ALBANY (AP) — The Cuomo administration is fighting an attempt by a legal services group with federal oversight responsibility to obtain complete investigative reports about alleged abuse of the disabled and mentally ill in state care. The state Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs says it can only disclose completed reports […]
New law expands MWBE certifications
Legislation signed Wednesday by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo is Cuomo is designed to increase the number of certified minority and women-owned enterprises in New York state. The bill (A.9668/S.7314) authorizes the state to grant a one year provisional MWBE certification status to firms that have historically been excluded from participating in state contracts. “Increasing the […]
Case Digests
- Court of Appeals – Speedy trial: People v. Justice A.
- Fourth Department – Traffic stop: People v. McMillon
- Second Circuit – Fair Labor Standards Act: Abbott v. Comme Des Garcons, Ltd.
- Second Circuit – Plea agreements: Cook v. United States
- Fourth Department: Statute of limitations: Marino v. Weiler
- Fourth Department – Nail and mail service: Rebutting presumption of service L&W Supply Corporation v. Built-Rite Drywall Corp, et al
- Fourth Department – Mental Hygiene Law: Charles L. v. State of New York
- Second Circuit – Medicaid and Medicare certification: U.S. ex rel. Quartararo v. Cath. Health Sys. Of Long Island Inc.
- Fourth Department – Waiver of indictment: People v. King
- Fourth Department – Speedy trial: People v. Jordan
- Fourth Department – Rosario material: People v. Dennard
- Second Circuit – Magnuson-Stevens Act: State of New York v. Raimondo
Law News
- Split court affirms gun conviction
- N.Y. Court of Appeals reverses gun conviction
- NY board approves cannabis lawsuit settlements, paves way for retail dispensaries
- NY Court of Appeals reverses murder conviction because of illegal police search
- NY Court of Appeals reverses gun conviction over ineffective counsel
- Split court affirms gun conviction, finding search and arrest were legal
- NY appeals court vacates drug conviction over illegal police search
- Split Court of Appeals strips Police Accountability Board of disciplinary power
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