Tag: Legislative Gazette
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NYCLU Argues the Second Amendment Can Infringe Upon the First in New Gun Law Case
This story has been published in collaboration with the Legislative Gazette The Supreme Court heard oral arguments for the New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. (NYSRPA) v. Bruen case regarding Americans’ ability to carry concealed loaded firearms in public spaces with no “proper cause” requirements on November 3. Although difficult to predict the…
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Majority of New Yorkers Support Bill for Hospice Patients to Receive Aid in Dying
This story has been republished with permission from the Legislative Gazette. A Marist College poll shows that 58% of New Yorkers support legislation that would allow terminally ill patients to end their own lives if they choose. In contrast, 37% oppose medical aid-in-dying, and 5% say they are unsure. A survey of 822 New York…
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Ballot Proposal 1 Set to Address NY Redistricting Processes
This story has been republished with permission from The Legislative Gazette. The most polarizing—and perhaps confusing—ballot proposal before voters on Nov. 2 is the first one: a proposed constitutional amendment that would change the process of counting voters and drawing new election districts in New York State. Voters will see the following question, among others,…
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Prop 5 Raises Claims Limit for NYC Civil Courts, Lightening Load for State Supreme Court
This story has been republished with permission from The Legislative Gazette. This upcoming Election Day, New Yorkers will be voting on several propositions that would amend the New York State Constitution, including Proposal 5, which would expand the jurisdiction of New York City civil courts. Voters on Tuesday will see the following question: “The proposed…
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Ballot Proposal 3 Would Allow for Same-Day Voter Registration
This story has been republished with permission from The Legislative Gazette. New York State voters will have an opportunity to vote on state Ballot Proposal 3 during the Nov. 2 General Election. If approved, it will give the Legislature the ability to pass future laws that would enact same-day voter registration. Voters will see the…
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Prop 4 Would Authorize Wider Use of Absentee Ballots
This story has been republished with permission from The Legislative Gazette. On Nov. 2, New Yorkers will have the opportunity to vote on five proposed changes to the New York State Constitution. Proposals three and four specifically focus on making voting easier and more accessible in New York. Ballot Proposal 3 would eliminate the 10-day-advance…
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SUNY Achieves 99.5% Vaccination Rate for Students Across All Campuses
This story was republished with permission from the Legislative Gazette State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras announced that SUNY students are nearing full compliance with the state’s vaccine mandate, reaching a 99.5% vaccination rate across the system’s 64 campuses. The high vaccination rate has allowed for SUNY students to return to a more…
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Cuomo Signs Anti-SLAPP Law to Protect Free Speech in New York
Republished with permission from the Legislative Gazette On November 10th, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the legislation S.52A/A.5991A into law that would protect New Yorkers’ First Amendment rights from strategic lawsuits aimed at intimidating critics, journalists, or activists. In a SLAPP lawsuit, an acronym for a “strategic lawsuit against public participation,” the plaintiff does not aim…
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Three Candidates Seek Senate Seat in New York 46th Senate District
Republished with permission from The Legislative Gazette. George Amedore Jr., New York Senator of the 46th District, has held office since 2014 but will not seek re-election this year. As a result, three candidates are on the ballot in a battle to occupy the vacant seat: Richard Amedure, Michelle Hinchey, and Robert Alft Jr. All…
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Domestic Abuse Survivors get an Additional Year to File Civil Actions
By Jennifer Bianco Republished with permission from The Legislative Gazette Following a statute of limitations expansion, domestic violence survivors now have two years to file civil suits. Gov. Cuomo signed this change into law (S.2416/A.1945) Sept. 4, 2019. Before the signing, domestic violence incidents were handled in the same manner as an assault, where civil…
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Under New Senate Bill, Internet Postings Would Be Scrutinized As Part of Handgun Buying Process
A new bill introduced in the New York State Senate on November 14 would require a review of a person’s social media profile and Internet posting history before they could legally possess a handgun in New York state. Bill S.9191, introduced by New York State Sen. Kevin Parker, D-Brooklyn, comes after a premeditated shooting at…
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Cuomo Cruises to Third Term
Republished with permission from the Legislative Gazette Gov. Andrew Cuomo defeated Republican challenger Marc Molinaro to secure a third term. He’s the first governor to do so since George Pataki in 2006. It appeared in the days prior to the election that Cuomo was losing his lead, but on Election Day he proved successful. Cuomo…
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Cuomo’s 10 Reasons the GOP Tax Plan Plagues New Yorkers
Gov. Andrew Cuomo today outlined 10 key reasons why the GOP tax plan will deliver an “economic death blow” to New York and the nation. Additionally, the governor is calling on the New York Congressional delegation, including the four representatives who voted for the tax bill in the House of Representatives, to vote against the…
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Safety on NY College Campuses
Students say amnesty, and affirmative consent proposals will improve safety on NY’s College Campuses March 2, 2015 Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s plan to implement new rules to protect college students against sexual assault got mostly positive reactions from students on the SUNY New Paltz campus on March 2. During a cabinet meeting on Wednesday, Cuomo…
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EOP Students Fight to Restore Funding
By Matthew D’Onofrio February 13, 2015 Hundreds of SUNY Educational Opportunity Program students traveled to Albany to convince legislators to increase funding for the program. Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Executive Budget proposal would cut $1.3 million from the EOP’s budget, according to supporters of the program. “He calls his proposals an Opportunity Agenda, and he cuts…
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DOH Announces Improvements to Health Insurance Marketplace
By JESSICA PICCININI, Gazette staff writer -> original post here The New York State Department of Health has announced several improvements to make the consumer enrollment process easier and more accessible during year two of the New York State of Health Marketplace. “The past year has provided us with numerous insights on how to build…
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A Blueprint for the Blue Line
By Richard Moody, Legislative Gazette staff writer A coalition of Adirondack conservation groups, local governments and local businesses is calling for more funding for the operating budgets of agencies that serve the Forest Preserve area, as well as infrastructure improvements and clean energy programs. The Adirondack Common Ground Alliance has released an updated “Blueprint for…
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Faith Leaders: Food is a Human Right
Rep. Paul Tonko, a local lawmaker vocal in the fight against hunger, spoke at a recent press conference to increase funding for emergency food services, saying hunger is a big issue in his district where 1-in-10 households live below the poverty line. Photo by Gazette photo by Keith J. Ferrante. BY JESSICA PICCININI, Gazette staff…