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This week the Governor signed a speed camera expansion bill for New York City. A source of contention at the end of the 2018 session, the bill passed both houses in March. The bill expands significantly the school zone speed camera program from a total of 140 cameras to now a total of 750 cameras. The hours […]

This week the Governor signed the Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act into law. The bill allows a judge leeway in sentencing for survivors of domestic abuse when a crime was committed against or at the behest of their abuser. The abuser no longer is required to be a member of the survivor’s family or household. The bill […]

The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced the rejection of a proposed natural gas pipeline that would have enhanced supply to New York City and Long Island. The project proposed by the Williams Company, known as the Northeast Supply Enhancement pipeline, would have constructed a 37 mile-long pipeline that would carry additional natural gas supply through New […]

Governor Cuomo announced 15 projects that will receive nearly $600,000 through the Empire State Poverty Reduction Initiative in Troy. These projects are a result of a $25 million initiative to help 16 communities develop strategies to reduce poverty and increase economic opportunity. Awards include: • Troy Boys and Girls Club, $32,000: To create the Career […]

This week New York joined 43 other states led by Connecticut Attorney General Willaim Tong in announcing a lawsuit against a total of 20 generic drug manufacturers. The lawsuit alleges that the Defendants’ conduct artificially increased prices to health insurers, taxpayer-funded healthcare programs like Medicare and Medicaid, and individuals who paid and continue to pay inflated prices […]

State Senator Chris Jacobs of Buffalo announced this week that he would challenge Representative Chris Collins in a primary, if necessary, for the 27th Congressional district. Rep. Collins is currently under indictment on insider trading charges. It is possible that others may yet join the race, potential candidates include Erie County Comptroller Stefan Mychajliw Jr., fellow State Sen. […]

Farah Louis won a seven-way race on Tuesday to replace the outgoing City Councilman Jumaane Williams who is assuming the position of Public Advocate. Louis won with an impressive 42% of the vote in a crowded field. Louis has been working as a staffer in the City Council since 2013.  

City & State NY’s weekly Winners & Losers here. City & State NY’s 2019 Law Power 50 here. Democrat & Chronicle: Why tax assessors are vehemently opposed to the new STAR rebate changes here. Governor unveils final design of new Penn Station main entrance. Governor announces free youth golf day in New York.

The Assembly Committees on Banks and Local Government will hold a public hearingon municipal deposits in credit unions on May 20th. The Senate Committee on Housing will hold public hearings on rent control and tenant protections on May 22nd, and May 23rd. The Senate Committee on Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities will hold a public hearing on the general operations […]

This week the Governor announced that applications for the sixth year of the 43North competition are being accepted. The 43North competition is a $5 million a year contest where start-up companies compete for prizes and benefits. Winners will receive either the top prize of $1 million investment or one of seven $500,000 investments, a year of free […]