New York State Legislature Archives - Harlem World Magazine

Bill Banning The Use Of Mercury In Skin Lightening Creams Passed The New York State Legislature

The New York State Senate and Assembly ended their 2022 legislative session on Saturday, June 4th, 2022, with many legislators returning to their districts to campaign for re-election.Continue reading

NYIC Applauds Council Member Hanif’s Introduction Of Reso Demanding Health Insurance Coverage For Undocumented Immigrants

Today, Council Member Shahana Hanif, alongside Council Members Francisco Moya, Shaun Abreu, Linda Lee, and Lynn Schulman, introduced a resolution calling on the New York State legislature to pass A880A/S1572A also known as the Coverage For All Act.Continue reading

NYIC Applauds Council Member Hanif’s Introduction Of Reso Demanding Health Insurance Coverage For Undocumented Immigrants

It’s All Hugs, As NY State Disability Advocates From Harlem To The Hudson Applaud Budget Passage

Non-profit providers of supports to New Yorkers with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) and advocates for individuals with I/DD applauded the passage of the FY 2021-2022 State Budget.Continue reading

NY State Legislature Passes Hoyman/Fahy Bill Prohibiting PFAS Chemicals In Food Packaging

Today, the New York State Legislature passed legislation (S.8817/A.4739-C) sponsored by Senator Brad Hoylman and Assembly Member Patricia Fahy that will ban the use of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl chemicals (PFAS) in food packaging.Continue reading

The COVID-19 Crisis: Legislature Passes Hoylman-Rozic Price Gouging Legislation

Today, the New York State Legislature voted to pass S.8189 (Hoylman)/A.10270 (Rozic), legislation to strengthen New York’s law against price gouging.Continue reading

What’s Next? Senator Hoylman’s Bill To Mandate Seatbelt Use In Taxis And Livery Vehicles Passes

Today, the New York State Senate voted to pass S.7134/A.8990, sponsored by Senator Brad Hoylman, which will require all passengers aged 8 years or older to wear seatbelts in taxi and livery vehicles.Continue reading

November Is New York State History Month

Our friends at the New York History Blog reported that in 1997, the New York State Legislature established November as New York State History Month “to celebrate the history of New York state and recognize the contributions of the state and local historians.” The celebration has been mostly ignored since 2002.Continue reading