Select regions in New York state will start to reopen certain businesses by the weekend, Governor Andrew Cuomo said Sunday.
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Relief for renters: Ban on evictions extended through August 20
Tenants struggling to pay the rent can breathe a little easier — for a while. A state ban on evictions has been extended through Aug. 20.
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Essential yet marginalized, migrant farmworkers face healthcare insecurities
As essential workers, migrant farm laborers are continuing to work. They are also one of the most vulnerable populations if exposed to the virus.
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As early intervention goes virtual, families and therapists improvise
Normally early intervention services must happen in person. But the state has authorized the use of teleptherapy during the health crisis.
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New York hits record daily death toll, but hospitalizations appear to stabilize
The news was two-pronged, at once reflective of devastating loss of life and hope.
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State budget amends bail reform, adds crimes to list eligible for bail
State lawmakers compromised on an amendment to the controversial bail reform law in the budget, adding crimes that will now be eligible for bail again, including second-degree burglary, promoting child pornography, and vehicular manslaughter.
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Cannabis legalization up in smoke for 2020, governor says
Governor Andrew Cuomo said legalizing the recreational use of cannabis was “not likely” to be part of the 2020-21 budget, which is due April 1.
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Momentum grows for revisions to state’s bail reform laws
The leader of the New York State Senate says it’s likely that changes will soon be made to the state’s new bail reform laws, which end most forms of cash bail for nonviolent offenses. Meanwhile, the state’s chief judge also called for amendments to the laws.
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Mayor Warren opposes sex ed, STD vaccine bills
Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren asserts her opposition to bills pushing for k-12 sex education and allowing minors to be treated and inoculated for STDs without parental consent.
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Assembly member Peter Lawrence will not run for re-election
Assembly member Peter Lawrence becomes the latest in a string of Republican state legislators to announce he will not run for re-election this year.
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Bail reform debate touches on accusations of racism on a Facebook page
Most forms of cash bail for nonviolent crimes ended on January 1. Some law enforcement officials and Republican lawmakers want the reforms reversed, while supporters of the changes see repealing them as “capitulation to white supremacy.”
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Lighter, classic styles drive the craft beer market
Lighter, lower-alcohol craft beers — particularly bitter, hoppy West Coast IPAs — are the best-selling beers on the market.
