Gov. Kathy Hochul signed two bills to protect New York teens from harmful social media effects, becoming the latest state to do so. The laws aim to limit algorithmic content and notifications without parental consent. Despite opposition, Hochul and advocates champion the move as a precedent for other states and Congress to prioritize youth wellbeing over Big Tech profits.
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Senator Liz Krueger’s Statement on New York Equal Rights Amendment Decision
New York’s Appellate Court decision has reinstated the Equal Rights Amendment for the state constitution, setting the stage for a November ballot. Senator Liz Krueger expresses confidence in New Yorkers’ support for equal rights, amid opposition and disinformation. The amendment, if passed, would provide stronger anti-discrimination protections, encompassing various demographics. Stay informed for the November 2024 election.
New York politicians cheer, jeer, Trump’s guilty verdict
New York’s political landscape divided over former President Trump’s bribery conviction, as Republicans criticize the verdict and Democrats applaud it. Conservative politicians denounce the trial as unjust, while Democrats assert that the former president is unfit for office. The conviction marks a historic milestone, with mixed reactions shaping the state’s political discourse.
Governor’s Desk: TREES Act and Climate Leadership in New York
The TREES Act has been shepherded through the New York State Senate by Liz Krueger for the second year and has been approved by both
New York Outmigration: 216,778 Residents Fled in 2023
(The Center Square) — New Yorkers continue to flee for other states, according to newly released U.S. Census figures, which show that the Empire State
Better Now: An Interim Look at RIOC with Gerrald Ellis
Featured last evening in a livestream from Community Board 8, RIOC Deputy General Counsel Gerrald Ellis talked about RIOC, its uniqueness and challenges. Wisely, he
Report: New York has nation’s highest insurance costs
(The Center Square) — New York State has the highest insurance costs in the country, according to a new report, which says the rates charged
Corruption… It’s Something We Know About Here in New York, But…
Is it so endemic in America that you’re better off learning to live with it than fighting it?? by David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily
State Budget Deal Buoys Adams — But It Comes With High Price Tag
Hochul gives mayor wins on housing and migrant aid, while skipping school funding and Medicaid reforms that would have helped curb coming deficits. By Greg
No surprise: New York ranks dead last for economic outlook
(The Center Square) — New York has maintained its place at the bottom of a nationwide ranking on the economic outlook, according to a new