Taking action to protect seniors
The 2013 legislative session was filled with philosophical differences and conflicts that slowed the progress made for New Yorkers over the last two years. Ideological debates hindered many important measures from moving forward. However, the state Assembly was able to deliver positive results for seniors in 2013.
READ postPublic Corruption Prevention and Enforcement Act
Every year at the end of the legislative session, many hot-button issues debated over the preceding months develop into bills taken up at the Capitol. A popular topic of discussion in 2013 has been the public financing of political campaigns.
READ postPreserve the right to spousal refusal
The governor’s executive budget proposal contains language that would eliminate spousal refusal, a vital protection afforded to our aging population.
READ postKeeping faith-based organizations from ending up homeless
On February 12, a number of religious congregations in our community will lose their home of worship. Over 60 houses of worship hold services at public schools throughout the city and many of these groups are small churches that have rented space in public schools for years.
READ postNeed for tougher punishment of sexual predators
Most would agree that a crime committed against a minor is among the lowest of the low. And when such a crime involves a sexual attack, it almost shocks the conscience.
READ postA huge win for Brooklyn
Last week, the legislature convened in Albany for an Extraordinary Session to take up a set of issues that were geared toward closing this year’s budget gap and reducing the deficit looming next year.
READ postMTA Payroll tax stifling economic growth
Coming off an extremely successful legislative session that closed a $10 billion budget deficit without any new or increased taxes, Governor Cuomo has turned state government’s attention to job creation as our number one priority.
READ postDMV was wrong to remove eye test
Under their proposal, licensed drivers would be able to self-certify that they meet the proper vision requirements when renewing their license every eight years, more than enough time fora person’s vision to deteriorate.
READ postBrooklyn Riders draw line in the sand
Over the last several months, Brooklyn’s beleaguered bus rider shave scored a pair of major victories with the restoration of service on the X27 and X28 bus lines.
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