Gov. Cuomo approves legislation raising the legal age to buy tobacco, e-cigarettes
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law legislation increasing the legal age to purchase tobacco and e-cigarettes from 18 to 21.
On Tuesday, Gov....
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman Likes to Play Rough
Eric Schneiderman, Attorney General from New York, is leaving his office after he was accused of sexual violence by four women. This is a...
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Wants to Ban Single-Use Plastic Bags
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo wants to prohibit single-use plastic bags in stores, restaurant, or any point of sale across the state. His primary...
New York City Aims to Become the Center for Blockchain Innovation
New York City aims to become the center for blockchain innovation. The leaders in the city noted that the industry is fast growing. In...
Sprint and T-Mobile merger faces new legal challenge from multiple states
Sprint Corporation (NYSE: S) and T-Mobile US (NASDAQ: TMUS) are facing a new hurdle to their proposed $26.5 billion merger.
On Tuesday, California Attorney General...
Gov. Cuomo Launches Child Care Availability Task Force
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo launched the Child Care Availability Task Force on Wednesday. The governor created the task force as part of its...
New York State lawmakers introduces bill to decriminalize prostitution
The State of New York will likely become the first in the nation to fully decriminalize certain prostitution offenses after several lawmakers introduce legislation...
New York City Sets Minimum Wage for App-based Drivers
New York City is the first city in United States and around the world to set a minimum wage for Uber, Lyft, and other...
Former New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver Found Guilty in Corruption Retrial
Sheldon Silver, the former New York State Assembly Speaker, was found guilty in the retrial of corruption charges against him.
Prosecutors accused Silver of taking...
Storm Tracking Hurricane Hilary: Evacuation warnings issued for areas of Orange, San Bernardino Counties
As a category 2 hurricane, it is expected to break down into a Tropical Storm. The National Weather Service Storm Tracking has issued a...