State Senator Jamaal Bailey said, “We cannot wait for the next Buffalo or Uvalde to act. With this package of legislation, New York is leading the country in strengthening our gun laws to meaningfully address the scourge of gun violence. My bill will establish a dedicated task force within the New York Attorney […]
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Governor Hochul Announces Increased Impaired Driving Patrols for St. Patrick’s Day
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that state and local law enforcement agencies across New York will be stepping up patrols and targeting impaired driving before, during and after St. Patrick’s Day. The enforcement campaign will run from Wednesday, March 16, 2022, through Sunday, March 20, 2022. This safety initiative is […]
Governor Hochul Signs Legislative Package to Combat Housing Discrimination
Governor Kathy Hochul today signed a sweeping legislative package that included nine different bills to combat housing discrimination. This legislative package addresses many of the issues identified in an expose by Newsday, “Long Island Divided”, which explored discrimination and both explicit and implicit bias that exists in the real estate industry. […]
Governor Hochul Announces Impaired Driving Enforcement Campaign During the Holiday Season
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that state and local law enforcement agencies throughout New York will be stepping up patrols targeting impaired driving during the holiday travel season. The high visibility engagement campaign runs from Friday, December 17 through Saturday, January 1. This campaign is part of the national “Drive […]
Governor Hochul Announces State Police Traffic Safety Campaign During Thanksgiving Weekend
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the New York State Police and local law enforcement agencies will participate in a special traffic safety initiative to prevent unsafe driving behaviors as the winter holiday season kicks off. The Thanksgiving weekend initiative runs from Wednesday, November 24, through Sunday November 28. “As […]