New York State
Gov. Cuomo Signs Recreational Marijuana Legalization Bill into Law
ALBANY—After last night’s passage by the New York State Legislature of the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act, which
Report: Wall Street's 2020 Bonuses Rose Amid Volatility
ALBANY—The average bonus paid to employees in New York City’s securities industry grew by 10% in 2020 to
New York Lawmakers Push for SALT Cap Repeal
WHITE PLAINS—New York federal representatives and Westchester County Executive George Latimer staged a press conference on March 25th at
Hudson Valley Lost More Than 76,000 Jobs in 2020
ALBANY—The employment numbers for 2020 released by the New York State Department of Labor for the Hudson Valley region
Sen. Schumer Expects New York Will Reap $100 Billion From Biden COVID Relief Plan
NEW YORK—U.S. Senator Charles Schumer announced on March 7 at a briefing at his New York City offices,
Senate Majority Advances Housing Discrimination Legislative Package
ALBANY—The leadership of the State Senate Democratic Majority announced on Feb. 8 it will advance major legislation to continue
SALT Cap Repeal Bill Introduced in Congress
WASHINGTON—U.S. Reps. Mondaire Jones (D-NY), Tom Suozzi (D-NY) and U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer on Thursday
Gov. Cuomo May Push Up Timeline on Downstate Casinos to Deal with COVID-19
While details are still sketchy at press time, the massive state deficit that has been estimated between $8 billion and
BARRISTER'S BRIEFING: Keeping Your Ducks in a Row: Staying Compliant in the New Year
With the new year upon us, we must keep in mind all the changes that took place in 2020 (although
Gov. Cuomo to Propose Legalization of Sports Betting, Recreational Marijuana to Help Offset Billions in Lost Revenue Due to COVID-19
In a briefing with reporters earlier today (Jan. 6), Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced he will propose legislation to authorize
Gov. Cuomo Signs Bill Extending Eviction Ban Until May 1
ALBANY—After the State Legislature met in special session on Monday, Dec. 28 and the Assembly and Senate approved the
NYS Legislature Expected to Pass COVID-19 Eviction and Foreclosure Protection Act; Extends Tenant Eviction Ban Until May 1
ALBANY—The New York State Legislature is meeting today in special session to vote on and approve the COVID-19 Emergency