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In Albany last week: Votes cast by local state lawmakers on abortion, birth control, DREAM act and teacher evaluations
Below are the bills that passed in both chambers of the State Legislature last week (Jan. 21-25) and how our local lawmakers — State...
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In Albany: How local lawmakers voted on the first six bills passed in the 2019 state legislative session
Closing the "LLC loophole," voter pre-registration, voter registration transfers, sexual orientation conversion therapy and a bill to prohibit discrimination based on gender identity or expression— where do our local state lawmakers stand?
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In Albany, a new landscape awaits New York’s longest-serving senator
For only the second time since his election to the New York State Senate in 1976, Sen. Ken LaValle returns to Albany as a member of that chamber’s minority party.
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Utilities now required to give mailed notice of new above-ground transmission lines
Legislation mandating formal community notice procedures on LIPA and PSEG-LI for utility transmission projects has been signed by Governor Andrew Cuomo.
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Candidates square off at chamber debate
Rep. Lee Zeldin faced challenger Perry Gershon Wednesday night in a debate hosted by the Mattituck Chamber of Commerce. Assemblyman Anthony Palumbo and challenger Rona Smith also debated the issues.
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LaValle asks state transportation officials to address safety issues on Route 25 in front of Riverhead Charter School
The State Department of Transportation will undertake a new study to look at ways to improve safety on Middle Country Road near the Riverhead Charter School, State Senator Ken LaValle said today.
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LaValle-Thiele: LIPA must consider fiscal impacts on ratepayers and area economy
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Ken LaValle and Assemblyman Fred Thiele would require the fiscal impacts on ratepayers and the regional economy to be taken into account when PSEG-LI seeks a rate increase.
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New law requires disclosure of PSEG-LI payroll in rate proceedings
The next time LIPA petitions the State Public Service Commission for a rate increase, the contractor that manages its supply system will have to disclose its payroll, including executive pay, as well as fees paid to contractors and consultants.
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State task force created targeting the sustainability and marketing of New York’s seafood industry
The task force will hold roundtable meetings with stakeholders and make recommendations by Sept. 30, 2019 to promote marketing and sustainability of New York seafood.
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LIRR train service back on track for Maritime Festival weekend
The railroad had announced plans to run buses instead of trains between Ronkonkoma and Greenport, angering festival organizers and local officials concerned about traffic congestion on the North Fork during a historically high-volume weekend.
