New York May Give Inmates Thousands When Released
A new bill that's being debated in the New York State Legislature would potentially give released prisoners a chunk of taxpayer cash.
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New York State Assembly Ponders New Law To Make Squatting Harder
With the proliferation of squatting in the Empire State, lawmakers are looking at ways to better protect homeowners.
It's Illegal To Cheat On Your Spouse In New York State?
Are you tempted to cheat on your spouse? Think before you act as cheating is immoral and in New York it's illegal, for now.
New York State’s Annual Budget Process Explained
The Empire State government collects a whole lot of our money through taxes and fees, have you ever wondered how they determine what to spend it on?
See How Taxpayer Money Is Going To Be Spent In New York State
The first draft of the 2024/25 New York State budget has been released and the Empire State is set to spend billions of dollars.
Will New York State Ban This Everyday Item?
Based on New York State's history with banning things, it could be very possible.
Hochul Deciding On Possible Veto Of New York's Mail-In Vote Act
In 2021, New York State voters convincingly rejected a referendum to expand mail-in voting. In an attempt to circumvent the wishes of their constituents, the state Senate and Assembly passed The New York Early Voter Act on June 9th.
Gov. Hochul Losses Appear To Pile As NYS Budget Deal Gets Closer
After being elected in November, navigating her own Democratic party has not been easy for Governor Kathy Hochul. After suffering an embarrassing loss, when the Senate rejected Justice Hector LaSalle as New York's chief judge, the governor was forced to pivot to a more liberal Justice Rowan D. Wilson, for a quick win.
Is NYS Government To Blame For New York Shark Attacks?
In an article published on Thursday, Katherine Donlevy of the New York Post alleged that the recent string of shark attacks off the coast of New York recently are the result of a bill that was passed unanimously in both the senate and assembly in 2019. The bill was signed into law by former Governor Cuomo to help stimulate the population of a baitfish called Atlantic Menhaden, also known as "Bunker" to fisherman.
New York is Ending Its Mortgage Assistance Program
The Homeowners Assistance Fund program that was designed to help low-to-moderate-Income homeowners with their mortgage is ending soon.
Capital Region Lawmakers Push for New Anti-Bullying Law
Just because we experienced bullying, doesn't make it right. Thankfully, the New York State Senate is hoping to do something about it.
Sean McMaster Announces He Will NOT Seek Election For New York Senator – “Jim Tedisco Has MY Vote”
I am, and have always been a fan of Senator Hugh Farley. When he announced that he will not be seeking re-election this year in New York's 49th Senate District I was saddened to say the least. After 40 years of distinguished service however you can't blame the man for wanting to retire and spend some quality time with his family...