After her daughter was struck by a car in search of parking, a woman helped create Elle’s Law, a stricter stance on reckless driving.
Tue 31 Aug 2010
Filed under: State Legislatures, Elle's Law, Roads and Traffic, Law and Legislation, Accidents and Safety, New York State — @ 3:30 am
Wed 11 Aug 2010
A bill in the New York State Legislature to prohibit museums from selling pieces to cover operating costs has faced strong opposition.
Sat 7 Aug 2010
Filed under: Redistricting and Reapportionment, Census, Prisons and Prisoners, Law and Legislation, New York State — @ 4:25 am
New York City and other downstate Democrats could gain as inmates are counted as living in their old towns.
Thu 5 Aug 2010
Filed under: Expedia Inc|EXPE|NASDAQ, Orbitz, Travelocity, Travel Agencies and Agents, Sales Tax, Law and Legislation, Travel and Vacations, Hotels and Motels, New York State — @ 4:30 am
Travel agents and Internet sites have not been paying the New York State sales tax of 4 percent on room bookings.
Wed 4 Aug 2010
Lawmakers approved one of the latest budgets in New York State history, passing legislation that will raise roughly $1 billion.
Wed 4 Aug 2010
Lawmakers approved one of the latest budgets in New York State history, passing legislation that will raise roughly $1 billion.
Fri 30 Jul 2010
Filed under: September 11 (2001), September 11 Victim Compensation Fund, House of Representatives, Law and Legislation — @ 5:37 am
The bill would have provided $3.2 billion to monitor and treat injuries stemming from exposure to toxic dust and debris at ground zero.
Mon 26 Jul 2010
Filed under: Housing and Real Estate, Lofts, Renting and Leasing, Law and Legislation, New York City — @ 4:20 am
The new law will force New York landlords to make upgrades, as well as make formerly illegal lofts eligible for rent stabilization and protect tenants against evictions.
Mon 26 Jul 2010
Filed under: Housing and Real Estate, Lofts, Renting and Leasing, Law and Legislation, New York City — @ 4:10 am
The new law will force New York landlords to make upgrades, as well as make formerly illegal lofts eligible for rent stabilization and protect tenants against evictions.
Sat 24 Jul 2010
Filed under: Civil Rights and Liberties, State Legislatures, Constitutions, Adams, Eric L., Police Department (NYC), Jeffries, Hakeem, Law and Legislation, Search and Seizure, Privacy, New York State — @ 7:06 am
Some wonder how a New York State law barring the police from keeping computerized records on people stopped on the street and released will be enforced.