Vera Institute And NYIC On New York State Legislature’s One-House Budget Resolutions
As of Monday, March 14, 2022, the New York State Senate and Assembly have each submitted their respective one-house budget resolutions.Continue reading
State Senate One-House Budget Includes Landmark Statewide Ban On Fossil Fuels In New Construction
Today, the New York State Senate revealed its One-House budget, including a landmark statewide ban on fossil fuels in new construction. Continue reading
Legislation Cutting Small Business Taxes & Increasing Unemployment Insurance Benefits Passes NY State Senate
Today, the New York State Senate passed legislation introduced by Senator Anna M. Kaplan (D-North Hills) to support small businesses and unemployed workers who are still dealing with the impacts of the pandemic.Continue reading
Harlem’s Franz Sigmund Leichter, New York State Assembly And Senate Member, 1930 –
Harlem's Franz Sigmund Leichter, born August 19, 1930, lived at 250 West 104th Street in Harlem, NY.
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WE ACT Board Chair, Rory Christian Named To The New York State Public Service Commission
The New York State Senate confirmed Rory Christian, a longtime supporter and current Chair of Harlem-based WE ACT Board of Directors, to Commissioner of the New York State Public Service Commission.Continue reading
Here, Here, NY Senate Passes Hoylman Bill “Sammy’s Law” To Allow NYC To Lower Speed Limits
Today, the New York State Senate passed Sammy’s Law (S.524-A/A.4655-A) sponsored by State Senator Brad Hoylman and Assembly Member Richard Gottfried.Continue reading
NY Senate Passes Senator Holymans Gender Recognition Act From Harlem To The Hudson
Today, the New York State Senate passed the Gender Recognition Act (S.4402-B/A.5465-D) sponsored by Senator Brad Hoylman and Assembly Member Daniel O’Donnell.Continue reading
Bill Protecting Immigrants From Blackmail Passes New York Legislature
Today, the New York State Senate passed legislation aimed at protecting vulnerable immigrant New Yorkers from those who would threaten to reveal an individual’s immigration status.Continue reading
NY Senate Updates Law On Real Estate “Salesmen” To Be Gender Inclusive
The New York State Senate passed legislation today, S.536, introduced by Senator Anna M. Kaplan,
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NY Senate Passes Hoylman Legislation To Translate State Agency Websites For Non-English Speakers
Today, the New York State Senate unanimously passed legislation (S.4716-A/A.6215-A) to require state agency websites to provide a translation into the top 12 languages spoken by New York State residents.Continue reading
Hoylman’s “Manhattan Mom & Pop Tax Relief Act,” Suspending Unfair Tax On Manhattan Small Biz
Today, the New York State Senate’s Cities 1 Committee passed the Manhattan Mom & Pop Tax Relief Act (S.1548/A.3070) sponsored by State Senator Brad Hoylman (D/WF-Manhattan)Continue reading
Small Biz Regulatory Assistance Bill For Businesses From Harlem To The Hudson Passes State Senate
The New York State Senate unanimously passed legislation today, S.28, introduced by Senator Anna M. Kaplan (D-Great Neck).Continue reading
Thousands Join New York Disability Rally To Urge State Leaders For Care Not Cuts
Non-profit providers of supports to New Yorkers with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) were joined today by over 1,000 advocates.Continue reading
NY Senate Passes Hoylman Bill To Assist Older LGBTQ New Yorkers From Harlem To Hollis
Today, the New York State Senate passed legislation (S.78-A) sponsored by Senator Brad Hoylman (D/WF-Manhattan) that adds older LGBTQ New Yorkers and those living with HIV/AIDS.Continue reading
Senators Kaplan And Biaggi Introduce Legislation Keeping Hate & Politics Off Of Public Property
State Senator Anna M. Kaplan (D-Great Neck) and State Senator Alessandra Biaggi (D-Bronx/Westchester) announced the introduction of legislation in the New York State Senate.Continue reading