New York Governor Kathy Hochul Unveils Gender Wage Gap Report
In recognition of Equal Pay Day, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled a new report from the Department of Labor on the state's gender wage gap.
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NY Governor Hochul Proposes Plans To Pay Volunteer Firefighters
What if your house was burning and no one responded because of no volunteers? Governor Hochul has given two proposals to address the shortage of volunteer firefighters.
New York is Creating a New Child Labor Task Force
In response to a rise in child labor violations in New York State, Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a new Child Labor Task Force.
New York Expected To Substantially Increase Tax on Tobacco
If lawmakers get their wish, buying cigars and other tobacco products in New York could get more expensive. A whole lot more expensive.
Advocates Seek New York State Funding for Immigrant Communities
Activists in New York State are pushing for Governor Kathy Hochul to include funding for immigrant and low-income communities in the state's fiscal budget.
Minimum Wage May Increase Yearly in NY to Keep Up with Inflation
The minimum wage in New York may increase every year to keep up with inflation.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul Vetoes Bill to Ban Holiday Hunting
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul has vetoed a bill that would have allowed upstate New York Counties to ban holiday hunting.
New York Bans the Sale of Cosmetics Tested on Animals
New York has become the tenth state to prohibit the sale of cosmetics that have been tested on animals
Governor Hochul Signs Bill To End Puppy Mills In New York
Puppy mills are awful places. Today, Governor Hochul signed a bill to hopefully bring an end to the puppy mill pipeline that keeps them alive.
$63 Million More in Home Heating Help Available in NY This Winter
No matter how you heat your home, more help is available for New Yorkers struggling to pay the bills this winter.
New York Won’t Allow Homeowners Association to Ban Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced legislation that would prevent homeowners' associations from prohibiting charging stations for electric vehicles.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul Further Expands Red Flag Law
On Monday, October 24, Governor Hochul and New York Attorney General Letitia James announced an expansion of New York’s red flag law.