Cuomo Signs Bill Extending Statute Of Limitations For Rape
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed a bill extending the statute of limitations for second and third-degree rape.
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Cuomo Scraps License Plate Plan Called 'Cash Grab' By Many
The statement came on the same day Sienna College released a poll that found 75% of New Yorkers believed the additional $25 replacement fee was unfair.
Panel Approves Ban On Sale Of Flavored e-Cigs In New York
New York became the first state to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes on Tuesday.
NY Lawmakers To Look At Expanding Access To Rural Broadband
A group of New York state lawmakers are gathering in Albany to look at ways to expand access to broadband internet in rural and remote parts of the state.
New York Moves to Enact Statewide Flavored E-cig Ban
Officials pointed to a significant increase of e-cigarettes by young people, which they said was driven by the flavors.
New York Law Extending Gun Waiting Period Takes Effect
The waiting period on certain New York gun purchases has been extended from three days to 30 days under a state law.
Excelsior Scholarships Increase By 20 Percent In Second Year
Governor Andrew Cuomo says New York's Excelsior Scholarship program saw a 20 percent increase in the second year of the first-in-the-nation program.
New York To Require Health Warnings In Vape Shops
New York state is moving to require health warning signs in shops that sell vaping devices following hundreds of cases of lung illnesses believed to be related to the habit.
New York Law Shields Domestic Violence Victims From Fees
A new law in New York is designed to spare victims of domestic violence some penalties on their monthly bills.
New York Law Softening Pot Penalties Goes Into Effect
A New York state law softens penalties for possessing small amounts of marijuana and creates a process for erasing certain past offenses.