The Black Lives Matter Harlem Street Mural project kicked off on Friday, July 3, with a full presentation of speakers including Rev. Al Sharpton, Attorney General Letitia James, State Senator Brian Benjamin, Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer and Mayor Bill DeBlasio, among others. Continue Reading →
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The COVID-19 Crisis: Legislature Passes Hoylman-Rozic Price Gouging Legislation
Today, the New York State Legislature voted to pass S.8189 (Hoylman)/A.10270 (Rozic), legislation to strengthen New York’s law against price gouging. Continue Reading →
The COVID Crisis: Protect Our Seniors! I’m Calling For An Investigation Of NYS Nursing Homes
Harlem Representative Adriano Espaillat released the following statement in association to a letter he sent to New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and Attorney General Letitia James. Continue Reading →
The COVID Crisis: NYC Joins Coalition Urging Supreme Court To Reconsider Halting Public Charge Rule
New York City today joined a coalition of three states in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to revisit the question of whether to halt implementation of the Trump Administration’s Public Charge Rule. 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 →
New York Drops Its Merger Lawsuit Against T-Mobile And Sprint
Now that the T-Mobile/Sprint merger has been approved, New York Attorney General Letitia James has dropped the state’s case against the merger once and for all, including any threat of an appeal. Continue Reading →
Tenant Harassment Easier To Prove In NY After Cuomo Signs New Law
New York tenants will have an easier time proving landlord harassment after Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a new bill package into law. Continue Reading →
