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The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) this week announced a new law for contractors and subcontractors. Effective December 30, 2024, those who submit bids or perform construction work on public projects or certain private projects will be required to register with NYSDOL. Read More

Governor Kathy Hochul signed new legislation to support working people who are facing job-related mental health crises. This law will allow any worker to file for workers’ compensation for specific types of mental injury premised on extraordinary work-related stress. Read More

Governor Kathy Hochul continues her emphasis on making public safety her top priority, signing legislation this week to require wireless service providers to disable services to stolen wireless telephones, removing the incentive to commit theft. Read More

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York Governor Kathy Hochul celebrated an agreement on the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity proposal, a zoning proposal to enable the development of a “little more housing in every neighborhood,” and invest $5 billion in infrastructure updates and housing. Read More

New York City’s Central Business District (CBD)’s Tolling Program will begin at midnight on January 5th, charging passenger vehicles $9 (once per day), motorcycles $4.50 (once per day), small trucks and non-commuter buses $14.40 (each entry), and large trucks and sightseeing buses $21.60 (each entry) to access Manhattan below 60th Street, under Governor Kathy Hochul’s rebooted congestion pricing plan. Read More