New York Governor Makes Big Move To Protect LGBTQ+ Rights
On June 25, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a series of bills to protect and affirm the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals.
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New York Could Get New Tools to Crack Down on Illegal Pot Shops
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed new legislation that would give the state new tools to crack down on illegal marijuana shops.
New York Expected To Substantially Increase Tax on Tobacco Products
If lawmakers get their wish, buying cigars and other tobacco products in New York could get more expensive. A whole lot more expensive.
New York Will Spend $1 Billion to Revamp Mental Health Care
On Thursday, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the state will spend $1 billion over multiple years to revamp the state's mental health care.
NYSERDA Breaks Down New York's Plan to Cap Emissions in 2023
President & CEO of NYSERDA Doreen Harris spoke with host Conor Walsh about environmental issues & initiatives addressed in Governor Hochul's State of the State.
Hochul Says Rehiring Unvaccinated Healthcare Workers Is Not the “Right Answer”
New York Governor Kathy Hochul is standing firm against rehiring unvaccinated healthcare workers who were let go in the early days of the pandemic.
Five Things New York Has Banned or Made Illegal in the Last Five Years
We thought that it might be interesting to take a look back at a few of the things New York has either banned or made illegal in the state in the last five years.
New York Wants Additional $35 Million for Cybersecurity
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul's proposed fiscal plan for 2024 includes a $35 million increase in funding for the state's cybersecurity.
Hochul Urged to Crack Down on Marijuana “Sticker Stores”
New York State Senator Tom O'Mara has called on Governor Kathy Hochul to crack down on "sticker stores," which use a loophole to sell marijuana illegally.
New York To Slap COVID Fraudsters With Stiffer Penalties
Any individual, business, or organization that commits a case of COVID-19 fraud in the state of New York will now face stiffer penalties thanks to two new laws.