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This Week In New York

January 10, 2025

January 10, 2025

In The News – New York State Opening Day 2025 The New York State Legislature opened the 2025 legislative session this week, with the respective leaders calling for “affordability” across all of New York State.  Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins labeled the theme of the year as “Putting Affordability at the Heart of Progress.” “We’ve […] Read More

January 3, 2025

January 3, 2025

In the News – New York State Toll Gate Awaits Bench Ruling Subject to a ruling by a New Jersey based federal judge, the Cuomo/Hochul congestion tax program will be imposed on most Manhattan bound drivers.   Federal Judge Leo Gordon conducted a hearing this afternoon in Newark to consider the State of New Jersey’s […] Read More

December 20, 2024

December 20, 2024

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

December 13, 2024

December 16, 2024

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

December 6, 2024

December 9, 2024

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