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The COVID Crisis: Sen. Hoylman And Sen. Ramos Introduce Legislation To Protect Workers

Today, Senator Brad Hoylman and Senator Jessica Ramos announced new legislation to protect unemployment benefits for workers who are forced to leave unsafe work environments.Continue reading

Statement From Senator Hoylman On Court Decision Weakening Historic Tenant Protection Laws

This week, a slim majority of the New York State Court of Appeals ruled that the strengthened rent overcharge lookback in the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (HSTPA) could not be enforced retroactively.Continue reading

Senator Brad Hoylman Responds To FDA Rule Limiting Gay Men’s Ability To Donate Blood

Today, the FDA announced plans to loosen restrictions on gay men who are interested in donating blood. Senator Brad Hoylman issued the following statement in response:Continue reading

The COVID-19 Crisis: Senator Hoylman New “COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma Donation Credit” Legislation

Today, Senator Brad Hoylman announced legislation to create the COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma Donation Credit.Continue reading

Senator Hoylman Puts Anti-LGBTQ Group Running COVID-19 Field Hospital On Notice

Today, Senator Brad Hoylman put notorious anti-LGBTQ pastor Franklin Graham on notice: treat all COVID-19 patients equally at the new medical tents his non-profit organization set up in Central Park.Continue reading

Senator Brad Hoylman Introduced New Legislation To Make COVID-19 Vaccine Available

Today, Senator Brad Hoylman introduced new legislation that would allow as many New Yorkers as possible to access a COVID-19 vaccine by allowing pharmacists and certified nurse practitioners to administer the vaccine.Continue reading

Senator Hoylman Introduces Legislation To Allow Public Bodies To Meet Using Emergencies Tech

In response to safety and health concerns related to the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis, Senator Brad Hoylman will introduce new legislation.Continue reading

Legislators Rally To Crack Down On Price Gouging After NY Declares “State Of Emergency” Due To COVID-19

Days after the Governor declared a State of Emergency in New York due to the spread of COVID-19 electeds take stand on price gouging from Harlem to the Hudson.Continue reading

Senator Brad Hoylman On Policy Change Allowing Trans Youth To Change Gender Marker On Birth Certificates

Senator Brad Hoylman (D/WF-Manhattan) released the following statement today in response to Attorney General Letitia James’ announcement.Continue reading

As New Yorkers Prepare For Coronavirus, Senator Hoylman Introduces New Legislation To Crack Down On Gear

Today, Senator Brad Hoylman will introduce new legislation to address price gouging of consumer medical supplies during a public health emergency.Continue reading

NY Senate Subscribes To Bill To Help New Yorkers Cancel Subscription-Based Services

Today, the New York State Senate voted to pass consumer protection legislation for consumers from Harlem to the Hudson sponsored by Senator Brad Hoylman (S.1475-A (Hoylman)/A.3173-A (Dinowitz).Continue reading

Statement From New York City Senator Brad Hoylman On The Boy Scouts Of America

Today, the Boy Scouts of America announced plans to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.Continue reading

Senators Introduce Legislation To Require NY State To Release Demographic Data On Judges

Today, State Senator Brad Hoylman (D/WF-Manhattan), chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and State Senator Luis R. Sepulveda (D-Bronx), Continue reading

Senator Hoylman And Assembly Member Cruz Introduce “Access To Representation Act” For Immigrants

Today, Senator Brad Hoylman and Assembly Member Catalina Cruz introduced the Access to Representation Act, which would create a statutory right to a lawyer for any New Yorker from Harlem to the Hudson facing deportation who cannot afford an attorney on their own.Continue reading

What’s Next? Senator Hoylman’s Bill To Mandate Seatbelt Use In Taxis And Livery Vehicles Passes

Today, the New York State Senate voted to pass S.7134/A.8990, sponsored by Senator Brad Hoylman, which will require all passengers aged 8 years or older to wear seatbelts in taxi and livery vehicles.Continue reading