Dec. 31, 2024 By Colum Motherway Union and community organizations from the New Yorkers for a Fair Economy coalition were given a reason to celebrate after Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the Warehouse Worker Injury Reduction Act into law on Sunday, Dec. 22. The legislation will go into effect on June 1, 2025, to reduce…
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New York becomes first state to mandate insurance coverage for cancer hair-preservation treatment
Dec. 17, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy in New York will now have greater access to hair-preservation treatments, thanks to new legislation requiring insurance providers to cover the cost of scalp cooling systems. The bill, co-sponsored by State Sen. Toby Ann Stavisky and Assembly Member Linda B. Rosenthal, was signed into…
Council Member Holden blasts sanctuary laws after ICE confirms Venezuelan gang member released twice
Oct. 4, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Queens Council Member Robert Holden has voiced concerns over New York City’s sanctuary city laws following an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) report revealing that a Venezuelan gang member, convicted of criminal possession of a firearm, was twice released into the community after local jurisdiction ignored ICE detainer…
Over 195 illegal smoke shops shut down in Queens since May, hundreds throughout the five boroughs
Aug. 2, 2024 By Anthony Medina A targeted operation launched in May to shut down illegal smoke shops has led to the shuttering of over 195 locations in Queens and hundreds more throughout the five boroughs, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced at a press conference in the Bronx Wednesday. The Mayor’s announcement…
Rep. Meng calls on State Department to help get her constituents out of Israel and back home to Queens
Oct. 9, 2023 By Bill Parry At least nine Americans were killed in Israel since Hamas terrorists launched a sneak attack from the Gaza Strip on Oct. 7 and U.S. Rep. Grace Meng and Gov. Kathy Hochul are working to assist New Yorkers trying to escape the gathering storm. The congresswoman, who is New York’s…
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