Fashion capital New York considers banning sale of fur
A burgeoning movement to outlaw fur is seeking to make its biggest statement yet in the fashion mecca of New York City. Lawmakers are pushing a measure that would ban the sale of all new fur... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
New York is poised to ban plastic bags. Here's how it will work
A statewide ban on plastic bags will take effect March 1, 2020, as long as lawmakers pass the stat.....»»
California Lawmakers Pass Nation's Toughest Net Neutrality Law - New York Times
New York TimesCalifornia Lawmakers Pass Nation's Toughest Net Neutrality LawNew York TimesThe Capitol in Sacramento, where the Legislature on Friday passed guarantees of equal internet ac.....»»
More than 100 Republicans, including former governors and lawmakers, are threatening to form a third party if the GOP doesn"t split from Trump
The group plans to release a letter outlining its threat on Thursday, The New York Times and Reuters reported. Former President Donald Trump. AP More than 100 Republicans are threatening to form their own party.....»»
Cannabis Watch: New York Gov. Cuomo’s three-year effort to legalize cannabis succeeds with vote likely as soon as next week
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's three-year effort to legalize cannabis for adult recreational use appeared to have succeeded Thursday, amid reports of an agreement with lawmakers that could lead to a vote as soon as next week......»»
Dimon, Fink And Other CEOs Beg New York Lawmakers Not To Raise Taxes
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Legal weed could present a huge problem, says New York construction industry
As lawmakers near a deal on recreational marijuana, industry groups say recreational-use cannabis poses an "unmanageable" insurance risk because of the Scaffold Law......»»
The Wall Street Journal: New York lawmakers move to limit Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s emergency powers
New York state lawmakers on Friday moved to curtail management powers granted to Gov. Andrew Cuomo during the coronavirus pandemic, as he faced bipartisan rebuke over changes his administration made to a report on COVID-19 nursing home deaths......»»
New York Democratic lawmakers say they"re open to impeaching Gov. Andrew Cuomo
"But honestly, I think that in the best interests of the Democrats and the party, he should resign," a Democratic assemblyman told In.....»»
New York lawmakers are calling on Governor Andrew Cuomo to resign following sexual harassment allegations
New York Rep. Kathleen Rice is the first Democrat in New York's congressional delegation to call on Cuomo to resign over the alleg.....»»
The New York Post: Lawmakers want news media to team up against Facebook, Google
Lawmakers in Congress are drafting a bill that would let news publishers team up against Facebook and Google......»»
Twitter surpassed 192 million daily active users in Q4 as the social media company grappled with criticism of its role in the spread of election misinformation
Over the last three months of 2020, Twitter faced backlash for banning a New York Post story and for handl.....»»
AOC, Ted Cruz, and fellow lawmakers are demanding answers after swings in GameStop stock. Here"s what they said
As investors watched the GameStop stock chaos, AOC, Ted Cruz, and more called for an investigation. Some urged the SEC to look into market volatility. Outside the New York Stock Exchange. Shannon Stapleton/Reuters Congressional lawm.....»»
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Rand Paul publicly feud over whether lawmakers should take the COVID-19 vaccine immediately
The government has made vaccines available to members of Congress in order to ensure continuity of government and protect national security. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D, New York, makes a point during a debate agains.....»»
"Dictatorial powers": Andrew Cuomo took massive executive authority to deal with the coronavirus. Some state lawmakers feel sidelined.
AP Photo/Hans Pennink New York Gov. A.....»»
Nurses union demands better worker protection for potential second wave of Covid-19
The New York State Nurses Association released a report Thursday outlining the policies it would like to see lawmakers and hospitals implement to better protect workers from Covid-19. The union said... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
LIVE UPDATES: Republican lawmakers weigh returning to DC in defiance of recess, Cuomo says New York is "past the plateau"
REUTERS/Lucas Jackson We'll keep this page updated with the biggest coronavirus headlines of the day. Scroll down for more information on each story and check back for updates. Here's the latest: Nearly 20 Republ.....»»
State lawmakers not on board with de Blasio plan to borrow for budget
New York City is in danger of running out of swabs for Covid-19 tests and should only test ho… patients, the city health department said in a memo to health care providers over the weekend. “As the... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
NYC Department of Education is banning Zoom over privacy concerns for students and teachers
Flickr/danielcenoz New York City teachers are banned from using Zoom for virtual teaching after the Department of Education cited safe.....»»
Task force paints grim picture of U.S. death toll in coming weeks
As New York navigates the coronavirus<…; crisis, Gov. Andrew Cuomo and lawmakers are trying to find their way forward on a despite uncertainty about the size of the financial toll the outbreak... To view the full story, click the title link......»»