Marijuana Amnesty: Immigrants, Here’s What You Need to Know Now
It’s a historic day in New York. On Wednesday, March 31, 2021, after years of advocacy and several deals that fell apart in 2019 …
The messy, last-minute changes to the ‘excluded workers’ fund
Participants of hunger strike, advocates and local politicians attend excluded workers rally on 3rd avenue in front of Governor office. – New York, NY …
Legalization of Marijuana in NY
It’s a historic day in New York. The Legalization of Marijuana in NY — which looks to fix the wrongs of the past by putting …
How New York’s New Marijuana Law Plants Seeds of Fairness
A person holds a sign that says “It’s time to legalize” at a cannabis parade and rally at Union Square on May 4, 2019 …
New York lawmakers want to give billions of dollars to undocumented, former inmates
Excluded workers continue hunger strike demanding funding for workers left out of pandemic relief program at Judson Memorial Church. – New York, NY – …
NY lawmakers pass bill to repeal COVID-19 liability protections for nursing homes, hospitals
By David Robinson, Democrat and Chronicle
New York lawmakers passed legislation Wednesday that repeals COVID-19 legal liability protections granted to nursing homes and hospitals amid growing …
Attorney General James Issues Guidance to Protect New Yorkers’ Stimulus Payments from Debt Collectors
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today took action to protect millions of New Yorkers and block debt collectors from seizing …
Coronavirus Update New York: Ages 50+ eligible for COVID vaccine starting Tuesday in NY state
By Eyewitness News
NEW YORK (WABC) — Governor Andrew Cuomo made a big announcement on vaccine eligibility in New York State, and starting Tuesday, residents …
State Legislature Passes Senator Sanders’ Bills on Debt Relief for Students and Business Owners, Caregiver Training
Senator James Sanders Jr. last week saw important pieces of his legislation pass the senate. One bill (S664/A5601) related to student debt would require …
With More Than 1 Million Uninsured, New York Needs Immediate Comprehensive Health-Care for All
The pandemic has been raging throughout New York for nearly a year, killing tens of …