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Reminder: What is the New York State Leandra’s Law?
What is Leandra's Law and was there really a Leandra? What happens if you break this law?
Myths? Is It Legal to Have Your Tires Chalked in New York State?
It is legal to have your tires chalked by the police in New York State? A recent case in another state deemed it to be unconstitutional. What does it mean to chalk your tires, and does it hurt your tires?
3 More Capital Region Towns & Villages Say No To Marijuana Sales
As the deadline to opt-out of legal marijuana sales looms, 3 more local municipalities have said no to the sale of the drug within their borders.
In NY Can You Legally Break A Window To Save A Pet In A Hot Car?
You might be surprised, but legally there is nothing you can do except call 911 and wait for the police.
New York Raises Smoking Age This Week
The debate has been going on all year but starting Wednesday, the legal smoking age in New York will be older.
Decoding New York State’s Fireworks Law
Most fireworks are illegal in the state of New York, but some counties have made a select few "sparkling devices" legal for consumers to use.
Country Time; Helping Kids From Getting Squeezed
Lemonade stands are popping up all over and as a kid, most likely, we all had a lemonade stand or one in our neighborhood. Lately, there have been some legal issues causing kids to shut down their stands. Country Time lemonade is stepping in to help.
Bill To Repeal New York's Prostitution Loitering Law
I saw this headline and couldn't imagine that it was true. Well, it is, it's confusing, but I think I have the whole thing figured out.
Drinking Age Change to 19
The legal drinking age has always been up for debate. There was a time that it was 18 and then raised to 21. How is it that someone can go and fight for our country but can come home and still not be able to have a drink?
Topless Women Outside Track – Have You Seen Them? [PHOTO]
If you've been to the Saratoga Race Course so far this track season there is a chance you've seen two women standing out among the crowd. If you haven't seen them with your own eyes, you've probably heard of them and wondered, "what's that all about?"
No Jail Time For Girls Who Lied About Racially Motivated Bus Attack
It was all over the news channels when first reported that an alleged racially motivated fight broke out on a CDTA bus involving a couple U Albany students.