New York
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Advocates want NY HEAT Act in the final budget
The New York HEAT Act might not make the final budget. The bill reduces the state's reliance on natural gas and cuts ratepayer costs by eliminating …
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
NYers can benefit from early health care decision planning
Today is National Healthcare Decisions Day, and New Yorkers have reason to start early planning. A new report cites rates of Alzheimer's disease …
Nassau County exec's plan to deputize armed citizens draws fire
Nassau County's executive wants to deputize residents who hold gun permits. County Executive Bruce Blakemen's plan involves training 100 residents …
Workforce training helps NY workers know their rights
New York restaurant workers need to know their rights to better navigate their workplaces. A new report finds high rates of what it calls …
US could learn from NY’s facility fees disclosure law
As federal agencies crack down on "junk fees." experts feel they can learn a thing or two from New York. The state is one of 13 to pass facility fee …
Offshore wind does more than aid NY, NJ clean energy futures
Despite different outcomes - New York's first offshore wind farm came online and New Jersey had one canceled - both states are benefiting from offshor…
Indigenous leaders come to NY to speak about pipeline impacts
Indigenous community leaders will be in New York addressing the United Nations. They'll be speaking at the UN's Permanent Forum on Indigenous …
NY bill aims to repeal 1907 adultery law
Of New York's many outdated laws, the adultery law could go this year. A bill repealing the 1907 New York adultery law passed the Assembly and is now …
Report: NY bill can help climate-burdened communities
A new report shows the costs different regions of New York face from climate change. It says taxpayers were on the hook for more than $2 billion - …
NY TSA workers’ contract provides better working conditions
New York transportation safety officers will see improved working conditions thanks to a newly ratified contract. The new American Federation of …
Report: IRS Direct File Tool maximizes NYers tax returns
A new report finds New Yorkers are getting the most out of their tax filings, thanks to a new resource. The Internal Revenue Service's free…
NYS bill could speed up electric transmission installation
New York's Legislature is considering a bill to get clean-energy projects connected to the grid faster. It's called the RAPID Act, for "Renewable …