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This Week In New York

September 20, 2019

September 20, 2019

New 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

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September 13, 2019

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

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September 6, 2019

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

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August 30, 2019

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

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August 23, 2019

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

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