Bill Allows Steve Cohen and Hard Rock’s $8 Billion Sports and Entertainment Park to Move Forward Queens, NY – Today, the New York State Senate voted 54-5 to pass State Senator John Liu’s legislation that expands the permitted uses of the 50 acres of parking lots surrounding Citi Field – leveling the playing field and […]
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New York’s prisons and jails are dangerous and deadly for incarcerated people. For decades, New York State’s correctional watchdog has failed to fulfill its mandate to keep incarcerated people safe and investigate when people are harmed in state custody —leading to a culture of impunity that has resulted in rampant abuse and even murder by
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In the city’s mission to support minority and women-owned businesses, it can’t leave workers behind. Every day and every night, security officers are on the frontlines of city-run shelters, courts, and administrative buildings. They deal with all manner of people and problems, working steadfast to safeguard these critical public spaces. The city has made tremendous
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Despite the array of technical and economic challenges with New York’s desired shift towards renewable energy sources, certain elected officials and policymakers continue to advance mandates that limit—or even ban—the use of natural gas. While New York seeks to maintain a healthy economy and attract new, energy intensive businesses, some in the State would prefer
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Benjamin Franklin famously wrote that “nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” And for homeowners across New York, one thing is certain: they will receive a property tax bill each year. But while the bill is inevitable, the accuracy of the assessment behind it is not. Mistakes happen—sometimes costly ones—and when
The Pharmacists Society of the State of New York (PSSNY) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kelly McMahon as Executive Director, effective May 19, 2025. Kelly brings over 20 years of leadership experience in the nonprofit and association sectors, with a strong background in coalition building, advocacy, membership development, event management, and supporting regional
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ALBANY, N.Y. — AARP New York is urging the leaders of the New York State Legislature to step up for our aging population before the end of the 2025 legislative session and guide passage of legislation that would add another layer of security for older New Yorkers targeted for financial fraud, a growing scourge that
We are women. We are women of color. We are both nurses. And we are elected Members of the New York State Assembly who proudly voted to empower dying New Yorkers with the option of medical aid in dying to allow them to avoid needless suffering at the end of their lives. When it comes
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We are women. We are women of color. We are both nurses. And we are elected Members of the New York State Assembly who proudly voted to empower dying New Yorkers with the option of medical aid in dying to allow them to avoid needless suffering at the end of their lives. When it comes
Tales from the Bedside: A Nurses’-Eye View on Medical Aid in Dying Read More »
New York State’s recently enacted budget, as usual, reflects a series of compromises. Some outcomes were favorable for the business community, while others fell short of expectations. Still, the most consequential decision was a clear win for businesses across the state: Governor Kathy Hochul’s choice to allocate $8 billion from state reserves to fully repay
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