NY Senate Passes New Limo Safety Rules Following Fatal Crash
The New York Senate has approved new safety regulations for limousines following an upstate crash that killed 20 people last fall.
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NY State Senate GOP Proposes 'Victims' Justice Agenda'
The state Senate's Republican minority has introduced a package of legislation that it says would counter changes made to New York's criminal justice system by majority Democrats.
Griffo And Seward Named To Key Senate Posts
Two local state lawmakers are being named to key leadership positions in the state Senate.
Stewart-Cousins To Be First Female Leader Of NY State Senate
A woman is poised to lead the New York state Senate for the first time in history.
Griffo 'Revenge Porn' Bill Passes State Senate For Second Time
Senator Joe Griffo announced Wednesday that legislation he sponsored criminalizing 'revenge porn' has once again passed the Senate.
New York Senate Meetings on Addiction Get Started
The New York State’s Joint Senate Task Force on Heroin & Opioid Addiction begins public meetings on heroin & Opioid Addiction.
NY Senate Plans Second Hearing on Equifax Breach
Lawmakers in New York are planning a second hearing focusing on identity theft and personal data security following the massive breach at Equifax.
NY Senate Majority Leader Admits To Completing Alcohol Rehab
New York Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan released a statement admitting his completion of a voluntary alcohol rehab treatment.
New Law Would Allow Open Containers On Varick Street
A new law has been proposed in the State Senate that would allow Varick Street to become an open-container district. With Varick playing host to several big community events like the Boilermaker, Saranac Thursdays and the upcoming St. Patrick's Day celebration this move seems like a natural nex…
Expanded Health Coverage for Firefighters Moves Forward
The New York State Senate okays a measure to expand medical coverage to firefighters who suffer illness connected to fighting fires.