Albany, NY – New York State Senator Pete Harckham and State Assemblyman Steve Otis announced that their legislation to require that workplace legal notices regarding worker rights and protections be made available to employees electronically has been signed into law by Governor Kathy Hochul. The legislation (S.6805 / A.7595) will enhance worker access to … [Read more...] about Harckham, Otis Legislation to Provide Workers Electronic Notice of Employees Rights Signed into Law
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Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick Breaks with Party and Votes Against Legislative Pay Raise
Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick explained his vote against the pay raise for state legislators, “Today I voted against raising the salaries of state legislators to $142,000 a year. Inflation has hit everyone, and legislators increasing their pay at a time when people are feeling the pain of economic pressure doesn’t feel right. If this were the right thing to do, we could have … [Read more...] about Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick Breaks with Party and Votes Against Legislative Pay Raise
Skoufis, Burdick Bill Expanding Definition of Sexual Conduct Against a Child signed into law
Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) and Assemblymember Chris Burdick (D-Westchester) announced that their bill (S.9447/A.7079) to expand the definition of sexual conduct against a child has been signed into law. This legislation clarifies that the insertion of a finger into a victim’s private parts—when this individual is incapable of consent due to physical helplessness or … [Read more...] about Skoufis, Burdick Bill Expanding Definition of Sexual Conduct Against a Child signed into law
CDC RECOMMENDS INDOOR PUBLIC MASK-WEARING IN ROCKLAND
Consider taking extra prevention measures this holiday to minimize viral spread NEW CITY, NY, - Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert notifies residents that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has designated Rockland as a County with "high” COVID-19 community transmission levels where masks are … [Read more...] about CDC RECOMMENDS INDOOR PUBLIC MASK-WEARING IN ROCKLAND
Skoufis Slams Governor’s Anti-Worker Veto of Stewart Airport Bill
“Today’s veto by Governor Hochul of my bill to extend a supplement to help the underpaid, hardworking men and women of Stewart International Airport pay for their healthcare premiums is shameful. As the one and only Port Authority airport not covered by this benefit in the Health Terminals Act - the very issue my legislation sought to address - workers at Stewart Airport have … [Read more...] about Skoufis Slams Governor’s Anti-Worker Veto of Stewart Airport Bill