This Week In New York
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August 9, 2019
New York State
- Governor Cuomo Signs Bills Expanding Protections for Victims of Domestic Violence
- Melinda Katz Victory & the Numbers
- Chapters of the Laws of 2019
New York City
- “Growing Food Equity in New York City”
- A Matter of Demographics? An Increasing Number of New Yorkers Are Aided by Adult Protective Services
Briefs
- Governor Signs Pet Dealers Safety Standards Legislation
- Staging Motor Vehicle Accidents Criminalized
- Moody’s Recommends to Tax the Rich to Save Subways
- Comptroller DiNapoli appoints Anastasia Titarchuk as Chief Investment Officer of the New York State Common Retirement Fund
- City’s Curbside E-Waste Program Announces Pickup of 100,000 Electronic Waste Devices
- DSNY Rolls Out “Trucks of Art”
- Former Governor David Paterson to Wed Mary Sliwa
August 2, 2019
Federal
- September 11th VCF Act Signed by President
New York State
- Governor Signs Gun Control Legislation
- Governor Signs Bill Strengthening Anti-Discrimination Measures For Immigrants
- Chapters of the Laws of 2019
New York City
- Comptroller DiNapoli Audit: MTA Transit Capital Projects Plagued by Cost Overruns and Delays
- New York City’s Shrinking Workweek
Briefs
- NYCHA Votes on First Air Rights Sale
- Throwing Water at Police Would be a Felony Under Proposed Legislation
- Law Allows Firefighters & Emergency Medical Responders to Rescue Animals in Vehicles
- Bill Creating Maternal Mortality Review Board Approved
- Department of Financial Services Proposes New Regulation Providing Consumer Protections to Student Loan Borrowers
July 26, 2019
Federal
- Senate Approves Bill to Extend 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund
New York State
- Attorney General James Secures $600 Million Payment from Equifax In Largest Data Breach Settlement In History
- Chapters of the Laws of 2019
- Bills Delivered to the Governor
New York City
- DiNapoli: MTA’S Homeless Outreach Program Didn’t Do Much Outreach
- Vision Zero: “Green Wave” Bicycle Plan to Address Cycling Fatalities
Briefs
- New York Leads Nation in Nonprofit Jobs & Wages
- MTA Approves Reorganization Plan
- Belmont Park Project Moves Forward
- New York/New Jersey Governors Sign Legislation Establishing Gateway Development Commission for $30 billion Hudson River Tunnel Project
July 19, 2019
New York State
- NYS Executes the Nation’s Largest Offshore Wind Agreement
- Chapters of the Laws of 2019
- Bills Delivered to the Governor
New York City
- MTA Reorganization Plan May Include 2,700 Job Cut
Briefs
- State Cap on Property Taxes Remains at Two-Percent
- Governor Signs Bill Expanding MWBE Program
- Governor Signs Farm Workers Bill
- State Education Commissioner To Step Down Next Month
- De Blasio Administration Announces Details of Major Citi Bike Expansion
- Former Governor Paterson Joins Management At Las Vegas Sands
July 12, 2019
New York State
- Governor Cuomo Signs Pay Equity Legislation to Close the Gender Wage Gap
- Chapters of the Laws of 2019
- Bills Delivered to the Governor
- Governor Cuomo & Legislative Leaders Tap Committee on Public Campaign Financing
New York City
- Belmont Redevelopment Gets LIRR Station in Elmont
Briefs
- 87 Finally Gets an Exit 3
- Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Directing Department of Taxation and Finance to Share State Income Tax Returns
- NYC’s Expanded Speed Camera Law Goes Into Effect
- Peralta New York State DREAM Act Application is Open for the 2019-20 Academic Year
- PSC Approves Westchester County Information Campaign for Natural Gas Alternatives
- Staten Island Flood Zone Levee Moving Forward