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New York lawmakers have a “conceptual agreement” for new housing policies, including tax incentives to promote new construction, investment in housing on state property and protections for tenants.Tenants groups say it’s a bad deal and have called on the Legislature...

NEW YORK ‒ A New York court ruled today that the New York Police Department must respond to a public records request seeking information about the NYPD’s use of technology to interfere with the cell phones of protesters.    In...

Copyright Infringement Cases Against AI Music Services Seek to Stop Unlicensed Use of Copyrighted Sound Recordings to “Train” Generative AI Models RIAA-Managed Litigation Would Assure Artist, Songwriter, and Rightsholder Control of their Works WASHINGTON, DC (June 24, 2024) – The...

NEW YORK, NY – In response to Columbia University’s deployment of the NYPD to arrest pro-Palestine student demonstrators, the New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following statement, attributable to Executive Director Donna Lieberman: “Universities have a long tradition of student...

NEW YORK CITY – Last night, City College of New York (CCNY) and Columbia University officials authorized the NYPD to enter campus, where they arrested nearly 300 pro-Palestine student demonstrators. In response, the New York Civil Liberties Union issued the...

(Albany, NY) — The New York State Senate is proud to announce the successful passage and enactment of the New York State budget, a testament to the dedication and tireless efforts of the Senate Majority in delivering meaningful relief and...

NEW YORK – Today, Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature unveiled the final state budget, including a payroll tax credit for local news outlets, modeled on the Local Journalism Sustainability Act, in the sweeping package. With the passage...

Comptroller Lander Investigation Finds City Must Bolster Key Emergency Response Infrastructure & Communications Before Next Major Storm  New York City Comptroller Source link...

1. Cody Family Moves to Kansas Will was born in Iowa Territory in 1846. In 1854 father Isaac moved the family to Kansas Territory in search of a better life. There young Will watched a wagon train embarking on the Oregon...

This budget does not adequately address the concerns I consistently hear from my constituents. It does not make New York safer or more affordable. It does not safeguard the right of seniors and individuals with disabilities to be cared for...