On Monday, the legislature passed the Child Victims Act, extending the statute of limitations for both criminal and civil cases for sexual offenses committed against a child and opening a one year look back window for filing legal claims. The bill passed on Monday would apply to both public and private institutions, where previous iterations of […]
The Senate and Assembly voted on a package of gun control bills which was hailed as the first significant action on gun control since the passage of the SAFE act in 2013. Among the measures passed was a bill to extend the allowable waiting period for gun purchases from 3 days to 30 days in cases were […]
This week the Governor announced additional appointments to his staff via press release. Those appointments include: Jill DesRosiers as Chief of Staff Major General Patrick A. Murphy as Commissioner of the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services Angela Fernandez as Commissioner of the Division of Human Rights Dale Bryk as Deputy Secretary for Energy and the Environment Johnathan Smith as Deputy Secretary for […]
Details emerged this week on the agreement to drop the federal lawsuit over NYCHA living conditions. In a joint press conference with HUD Secretary Ben Carson, Mayor de Blasio announced that an agreement was in place that created a framework for moving forward. As part of the settlement a federal monitor will be placed to oversee […]
Corey Johnson became the second person to officially announce they are considering a run for Mayor of New York City, joining Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. as the first to enter the race. Johnson said his decision to announce a mayoral run was informed by his effort to be transparent about his plans and begin fundraising […]
This week, the Governor announced his appointments to the New York State Complete Count Commission tasked with directing the State’s efforts in the upcoming 2020 Federal Census. Among his appointments were the following: Rossana Rosado, New York State Secretary of State – Co-Chair Jim Malatras, President, Rockefeller Institute of Government – Co-Chair Steve Bellone, Suffolk County Executive […]
On Monday, the state gaming commission preliminarily approved sports betting regulations, paving the way for legalized sports betting in any of the four land-based casinos or seven Indian-nation casinos in New York. This action will start the clock on the 60 day public comment period which could open the door to betting by mid-April, provided the […]
In addition to taking up sports betting regulations, the State Gaming Commission also approved a series licenses that will allow MGM Resorts to purchase Empire City Casino and Yonkers Raceway. The price tag for the purchase is reported to be in the $850 million range and it is expected that MGM will develop a hotel and entertainment […]
Mike Long, chair of the New York State Conservative Party for the last 30 years, announced his decision to step down from the post. The party is expected to hold a vote on his replacement next month.
City & State NY’s weekly Winners & Losers here. Timothy Cardinal Dolan pens Op-Ed to Cuomo. Governor Cuomo fires back at the Cardinal. Stanley Hill, former DC37 union leader passed away at 82. Charles Hynes, former Brooklyn DA passed away at 83. Mayor de Blasio appoints/reappoints 46 Judges. Cuomo issues consumer alert regarding FaceTime bug that allows for spying on other users. Learn how to disable FaceTime here. Oops, Nassau […]