There are many new laws in New York State for 2025. Other laws have been around for year, but make no sense!

18 New Laws In New York For 2025

The New Year brings with it a number of new laws. Below are 18 new rules that Empire State residents should know.

18 New Laws In New York For 2025

New laws in New York for 2025 introduce reforms in healthcare, workplace rights, and consumer protections.

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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul recently highlighted several new rules for 2025 that are expected to protect" New Yorkers. Some of these new rules "put money back into the pockets of workers," according to Gov. Hochul's office.

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11 Laws In New York State That Many Break Without Realizing

Now that you know the new rules for 2025, lets take a look at 11 bizarre laws in New York State. Some New Yorkers break these rules without realizing it.

11 Laws In New York State That Many Break Without Realizing

Hudson Valley Post used Fox and the Law Office of Goldberg & Loren to craft a list about the weirdest laws in New York.

Hudson Valley Post used Fox and the Law Office of Goldberg & Loren to craft a list about the weirdest laws in New York.

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The minimum wage in New York also increased with the turn of the calendar. As of Wednesday, the minimum wage in New York City, Westchester, and Long Island increased to $16 an hour. For the rest of New York the minimum wage increased to $15 per hour.

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More bizarre laws in New York are below

Stupid New York Laws That Are Still On The Books

Stupid New York Laws That Are Still On The Books

Ten New York Laws That Are Completely Insane, But Exist

Ten New York Laws That are Completely Insane, But Exist in 2023

There's no way that someone could actually be arrested for breaking these...right? Check out ten laws that are insane, but still exist somewhere in New York.

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There are many items that we are used to throwing in the recycling bin. But there are others that you may not know of that should never go into the recycling bin. Not only are they harmful to the environment, they are illegal in New York State to dispose of in the recycling bin.

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