This Week In New York
October 4, 2019
October 4, 2019New York State
- In Memoriam: NYPD Officer Brian Mulkeen
- Whistleblowers Welcome: Attorney General James Announces New Whistleblower Submission System
- Chapters of the Laws of 2019
New York City
- Comptroller's Prevailing Wage Law Regulations
- Head Start Teachers Take Another Step Toward Pay Parity
Briefs
- State is on Track to End the AIDS Epidemic by End of 2020
- AG James Sues Student Loan Servicer For Mismanaging Loan Forgiveness Program
- Court Delays New York’s Flavored Vaping Products Ban
- Statewide Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Utilization Rate Grows to Nation-Leading 29.13 Percent
- Lobbying Disclosure Law Struck Down
- First-Year Enrollment Increases at CUNY
- NYC Office Voter Guide
- NLRB Extends Comment Period on Part 103 Amendment
September 27, 2019
September 27, 2019New York State
- Governor Breaks Ground on New Belmont Park Arena
New York City
- Comptroller Finds NYC Retail Vacancy Crisis: Empty Retail Space Doubled Since 2007
- Bills Approved by the City Council
Briefs
- NYS Announces Partnerships with Ireland and Denmark to Improve Power Grids and Enable More Renewable Energy Sources
- Thruway Construction Agreement Reached between Seneca Nation and State
- New York & Connecticut Join Forces in Cannabis Debate
- Dr. Merryl H. Tisch to Serve as Chair of SUNY Board of Trustees Cesar Perales to Serve as Vice Chair of SUNY Board of Trustees
- NYC DOE to Contact 19,000 Former 9/11 Students About Free Medical Care
- Council Members Propose Special Election Reform
- MTA Board & Governor Give Thumbs Up to MTA Capital Plan
- Tenant Advocate Groups Allowed to Join Lawsuit
- Senator Salazar and Teamsters Local 814 Crash Union-Busting Company Meeting
September 20, 2019
September 20, 2019New York State
- Out-of-Network Law Saves NYers More Than $400 Million in Surprise Health Insurance bills
- Chapters of the Laws of 2019
New York City
- 2020-2024 MTA Capital Plan
Briefs
- New York’s Ban on Flavored E-Cigarettes Now in Effect
- Attorney General James Secures $450,000 For 100 Home Health Aides Threatened With Deportation
- Governor Signs Legislation Extending Rape Statute of Limitations in the Second and Third Degrees
- Winners of Buffalo Skyway Corridor Competition
- NY Announces Start of 2019 Fall Foliage Season
- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio Drops Out of Race for 2020 Democratic Presidential Nomination
- 23 States Sue Trump to Keep California’s Auto Emission Rules
September 13, 2019
September 13, 2019New 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
September 6, 2019New 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