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NY Senate Subscribes To Bill To Help New Yorkers Cancel Subscription-Based Services

Today, the New York State Senate voted to pass consumer protection legislation for consumers from Harlem to the Hudson sponsored by Senator Brad Hoylman (S.1475-A (Hoylman)/A.3173-A (Dinowitz).Continue reading

Senate Majority Advances Passenger Safety Legislation For Residents From Harlem To The Hudson

The Senate Democratic Majority today advanced legislation that will help better protect New Yorkers from limousine crashes.Continue reading

Albany: Senate Majority Announces Statewide Higher Education Hearings (Live Stream)

The Senate Majority today announced that the Senate Standing Committee on Higher Education will hold a series of public hearings across the state to discuss the cost of public higher education. Continue reading

Senate Majority Announces Sweeping Payroll Legislation To Safeguard Hard Working New Yorkers

The Senate Democratic Majority today introduced sweeping legislation to address concerns with the payroll industry and respond to the crisis caused by MyPayrollHr.Continue reading

Senate Majority Leaders On Protections From Harlem To Hollis Against Sexual Harassment Signed Into Law

Affecting workers from Harlem To Hollis, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins said, “No one should have to endure sexual harassment or mistreatment in the workplace.Continue reading

Senate Majority Announces Statewide Hearings And Roundtable Discussions On The Opioid Epidemic

Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins today announced that the Joint Senate Task Force on Opioids, Addiction & Overdose Prevention will be holding seven hearings and roundtable discussions across the state.Continue reading

Senate Celebrates ‘Veterans Hall Of Fame’ Day And Passes Veteran Support Legislation

The Senate Democratic Majority will today celebrate Veterans Hall Of Fame Day in the Senate Chamber and will pass a legislative package to provide additional benefits, protections, and services to New York veterans from Harlem to Hollis. Continue reading

NY State Senate Democratic Majority Passes Must Release Tax Returns Bills And More

The Senate Democratic Majority passed legislation today that will have a major impact, from Harlem to Hollywood, by holding the President accountable.Continue reading

Uptown’s WE ACT Celebrates Passage Of NY State Child Safe Products Act

As WE ACT for Environmental Justice’s staff and members met with New York State legislators in Albany, New York to discuss four legislative priorities regarding toxic chemicals in everything from food to personal care products yesterday,Continue reading

Senate Majority Protects NY Students From Harlem To The Hudson Expanding Speed Camera’s

The Senate Democratic Majority today passed legislation (S.4331) that will save lives by increasing protection of New York City school zones through expanded speed camera utilization.Continue reading

Op-Ed: A Coalition Of Faith Leaders And Clergy From Harlem To Hollis Come Together

Dear Honorable Leader Stewart-Cousins and Honorable Speaker Heastie: As a coalition of faith leaders and clergy members across New York City, we are writing regarding proposed legislation that would expand prevailing wage mandates to include many more large construction projects in New York.Continue reading

Politicians Celebrate Al Sharpton’s Birthday During Harlem rally

Rev. Al Sharpton’s weekly rally at his National Action Network headquarters in Harlem had a jovial air as the civil rights activist celebrated his 63rd birthday.Continue reading

Dozens Of Protesters At Success Academy Charter School Call For Dan Loeb’s Resignation

The NY Daily News reports that protesters stormed Success Academy Harlem 1 charter school on Friday demanding that charter school chairman Daniel Loeb be fired for making racist comments about a black lawmaker.Continue reading

In Harlem, Al Sharpton Calls On Cuomo Donor Loeb To Resign

NY Daily News reports that the Rev. Al Sharpton on Saturday vowed to raise hell until hedge fund manager Daniel Loeb steps down as chairman of the Success Academy charter school board.Continue reading

Prominent Political Donor’s Facebook Post Draws Condemnation From Harlem To Hollis

NY1 reports that a Facebook posting from a prominent political donor has turned an under-the-radar controversy that started with Governor Andrew Cuomo and state Senate Democrats into one that is now getting public reaction from around the New York political world. Zack Fink filed the following report.Continue reading