This Week In New York
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September 13, 2019
New York State
- Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation to Deliver Pension and Health Benefits to 9/11 First Responders, Volunteers and Workers
- Governor Outlines his Priorities for the 2020-2024 MTA Capital Plan
- Chapters of the Laws of 2019
New York City
- Mayor Proposes Bill to Provide Health Insurance to Survivors of All City Employees Who Die of 9/11 Illnesses
- City to Stop Issuing Violations on Homeowners for Damage Caused by Street Trees
Briefs
- MTA Managing Director Veronica Hakim to Depart in November
- Attorney General James Announces Antitrust Investigation Into Google
- 20 Percent Increase in Excelsior Scholarships in Year Two
- NYS Department of Labor and SUNY Empire State College Announce Partnership to Help Prepare Job-Seekers for Emerging Careers
- Lawmaker Wants All American Flags Sold In New York Made In America
- Subway Performance Continues to Improve
- New York City Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Selects James T. Callahan 2020 Grand Marshal
September 6, 2019
New York State
- Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Closing Loophole to Prevent Mentally Ill People from Obtaining Firearms
- Chapters of the Laws of 2019
- Governor Cuomo Announces Administration Appointments
New York City
- Plan to Close Rikers Island Moves to City Council
- Mayor Launches Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes
Briefs
- AG James Investigating Facebook For Possible Antitrust Violations
- New York City Sues T-Mobile for Deceptive Practices Violating the Consumer Protection Law
- NYC Buildings Department Suspends Licenses from Construction Companies
August 30, 2019
New York State
- The New Kosciuszko Bridge
- NY Proposes New Curbs on Use of Solitary Confinement in State Prisons, Local Jails
- Chapters of the Laws of 2019
New York City
- City Comptroller Launches New Initiative to Fine City Contractors that Fail to Provide Prevailing Wage Worker Rights Notices
Briefs
- $6 Million in Stolen Wages Recovered for Welders & Iron Workers
- State Pension Employer Contribution Rates Announced for 2020-21, Assumed Rate of Return Lowered
- Governor Calls on PSC to Expand National Grid Moratorium Investigation
- Comptroller DiNapoli: Farms Generated $5.7 Billion for New York Economy
- Port Authority Advances JFK Redevelopment with Search for Construction Management Partner
- NYS to Distribute Early Voting Funding
- State Judge Rules Against Ban On Legislator Outside Income
August 23, 2019
New York State
- Governor and Comptroller Fulfill Deal on Procurement Oversight Power
- Attorney General Announces Lawsuit over Public Charge Rule
- Governor Cuomo and Attorney General James Announces Lawsuit Against EPA over Hudson River Cleanup
- Chapters of the Laws of 2019
New York City
- City Council Introduces Healthcare Access Legislation
- New Yorkers Applying for Affordable Apartments Can Avoid Credit Checks
Briefs
- Governor Signs Legislation Strengthening Protections for Minors Against Felony Sex Offenders
- Governor Signs Legislation Expanding Employment Nondiscrimination Protections for Victims of Domestic Violence
- Comptroller Stringer and Senator Biaggi Seek Bronx Bus Network Redesign
- State Holds Online Survey for New License Plate Design
- 172nd Annual New York State Fair Opens
August 16, 2019
New York State
- Governor Cuomo Announces the Child Victims Act’s One-Year Look Back Window Is Open
- Over 128,000 New Yorkers Used Paid Family Leave in the First Year
- Chapters of the Laws of 2019
New York City
- For-Hire Vehicle Cruising Cap Begins
- Comptroller Stringer Audit Reveals DYCD Improperly Altered Crisis Shelter Site Visit Reports
Briefs
- State Police to Investigate Assaults on Hasidic Jews in Williamsburg
- Governor to Propose Redefinition of Domestic Terrorism
- State Comptroller Finds Subway Station Repair List is Growing
- Comptroller Stringer Finds Brooklyn and Queens LIRR Stations in Disrepair
- Anusha Venkataraman Announced as New NYC Chief Service Officer
- DSA Strategizes to Take Over Six New York Labor Unions