Sen. Michael Gianaris, who is the bill’s sponsor, said it’s necessary because too many of New York’s pet stores rely on animals from poorly regulated, out-of-state puppy mills.
Governor Andrew Cuomo
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Cuomo’s budget proposal would fund climate, conservation initiatives
Governor Andrew Cuomo’s budget proposal includes a conservation bond act, $9 billion for offshore wind development, and a requirement for transit agencies to electrify their bus fleets.
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Cuomo’s budget proposes legalizing cannabis, trimming Medicaid spending
Governor Andrew Cuomo’s $178.6 billion budget proposal, which he released Tuesday, also includes his plans of how to deal with the state’s $6 billion dollar budget deficit.
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A bank for people who don’t trust banks
Many people don’t use the mainstream banking system, often because they don’t trust it or because they face barriers to accessing it.
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Special election to replace ex-Rep. Chris Collins expected to coincide with presidential primary
Republicans cry foul over linking the special election to the presidential primary, saying it will give Democrats an unfair advantage.
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Cuomo addresses hate crimes, legalizing cannabis, in State of State
“It is going to be a challenging year,” Governor Andrew Cuomo said in the annual address to lawmakers.
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Democrats show cracks over support for criminal justice reforms
State Republican Party Chair Nick Langworthy is calling on Governor Andrew Cuomo and Democratic lawmakers to repeal the laws, which he calls an “epic failure.”
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Cuomo rejects e-scooter, e-bike bill
Lawmakers will try again in 2020 to legalize scooters and bikes powered by electric motors.
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Minor political parties condemn Public Finance commission plan
One proposal would make it more difficult for minor parties to win a spot on the ballot.
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Police officials call for delay on criminal justice reforms
Law enforcement officials from across the state are calling on Governor Andrew Cuomo to pause new bail laws and other criminal justice reform measures that go into effect on January 1. Rochester-area law enforcement leaders joined together Thursday to publicly make their request. They were part of a statewide show of force by the law […]
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With Dems in charge, NY adopts progressive bills
The 2019 legislative session was among the most productive in several years, with the passage of bills that ranged from strengthening abortion rights to allowing undocumented immigrants to get driver’s licenses. If you’re a liberal Democrat, there’s a lot to like. Conservative Republicans are not as pleased. The 2019 session ended when the Assembly gaveled […]
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State offers $300 million for lakeshore infrastructure
Governor Andrew Cuomo says the state will provide up to $300 million to assist communities along Lake Ontario that have been hurt by flooding this year and in 2017. Cuomo announced the funding this morning during a press conference at the Riverside Convention Center. The governor was holding the first meeting of the state Lake Ontario […]
