This Week In New York
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September 4th, 2020
New York State
- Comptroller DiNapoli: Pension Contribution Rates To Increase
- New York Casinos & Malls In NYC Allowed to Reopen Next Week with Limited Capacity
New York City
- NYC Restaurants Sue City & State Over Indoor Dining Rules
- Vision Zero: NYC Lowers Speed Limits by 5 MPH on 9 Major City Streets
Briefs
- Governor Cuomo Announces School Reporting Requirements and Online Dashboard to Track COVID-19
- NY Absentee Ballot Portal is Now Open & Requests Can Be Made Directly Online
- New York State Releases New Guidelines for Agri-tourism Businesses
- Two Out of Three NY Restaurants Fear Closure Without Aid
- Mayor de Blasio Appoints Gary Jenkins as Administrator of the Human Resources Administration (HRA)
September 25, 2020
New York State
- NYS to Create COVID-19 Vaccine Task Forces
New York City
- NYC’s Recovery Agenda Vision for City’s recovery centers on public health and social justice
- Bills Approved by the City Council
Briefs
- NYS Announces FDA Approval for COVID-19 Saliva Swab Test
- Governor Cuomo Announces Executive Order Extending Moratorium On COVID-Related Commercial Evictions Until October 20
- Foliage Report
- Mayor de Blasio Extends Executive Order 148 & Announces Alternate Celebrations for Signature Events
- NYC Indoor Pools to Open at 33 Percent Capacity
- Mayor de Blasio Announces Expanded Furloughs for City Employees
August 28, 2020
New York State
- Comptroller DiNapoli: New Law Helps Local Governments Weather COVID-19 Pandemic
- Chapters of the Laws of 2020
New York City
- NYC Council Considers Amendment to “Diaphragm Law”
- 50a Litigation Update
- Bills Approved by the City Council
Briefs
- State Legislation to Hold Utilities Accountable for Failure to Effectively Respond to Power Outages
- Governor Cuomo Issues Executive Order to Support New Yorkers’ Right to Vote
- Attorney General James Announces Settlement with Honda Over Airbag Failures
- Comptroller DiNapoli: NYC’s Shelter Repair Process Needs Fixing
- New York Fashion Week to Take Place in September with Limited or No Spectators
- NYC Partners With New York Yankees to Fight COVID-19 and Get More New Yorkers Tested
- MTA Officials Warn of Major Layoffs and Service Cuts Without Federal Aid
November 27, 2019
New York State
- Governor Cuomo & National Grid Find Common Ground
- New York’s Public Election Financing Program Take Shape
- Chapter of the Laws 2019
- Bills Vetoed by the Governor
New York City
- City Claims Construction Injuries Down More than 26% in 2019
- Bills Approve by City Council
Briefs
- NYS Faces Budget $6.1 Billion Deficit
- Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Establishing Hate Crimes Recognition Training Program for Local Law Enforcement
- MTA, State Sued Over Contracting Rules
- New York Appeals SALT Challenge Dismissal
- Mayor Di Blasio Signs Animals Rights Legislation into Law
- 2020 NYS Legislative Session
- Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney becomes House Oversight Committee’s First Chairwoman
- 2020 NYS Legislative Session
November 22, 2019
New York State
- Governor Cuomo Announces Investigation Into Housing Discrimination on Long island
- Comptroller DiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Compliance with Jonathan’s Law
- Chapter of the Laws 2019
- Bills Vetoed by the Governor
New York City
- NYC to Reform Commercial Waste Collection Industry
Briefs
- Attorney General James Sues JUUL Labs
- NYS Common Retirement Funds Reports Second Quarter Results
- Comptroller DiNapoli: SED Makes Progress on Implementation of Dignity for All Students Act
- NYC Buildings to Get Grades for Energy Efficiency
- Mayor Di Blasio Signs Safe Street Bill Into Law
- Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney becomes House Oversight Committee’s First Chairwoman
- 2020 NYS Legislative Session