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Construction workers standing on the roof of a building site

Hochul Passes Carlos’s Law, Raising Criminal Fines for Construction Deaths

Governor Kathy Hochul passed Carlos's Law, increasing criminal penalties for construction companies responsible for the death or injury of workers.
By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
The employee cafeteria of Facebook.

No More Free Lunch! San Francisco Looks to Ban Tech Companies’ Employee Cafes

When Twitter and Uber offer free lunches, restaurants nearby are left empty.
By Sissi Cao
marijuana

NJ Politics Digest: Pot Legalization Efforts Could Be Facing High Odds

If the state Senate were to vote today on whether New Jersey should legalize marijuana for recreational use, the bill would fail.
By Steve Cronin
Governor Cuomo speaking at the press conference.

Cuomo Proposes Fix to the ‘Truly Ugly Picture of Our Political Landscape’

By Colin Campbell
Rand Paul. (Photo: Getty)

Chuck Schumer Says Rand Paul Is ‘Really Helpful’ on Immigration

By Colin Campbell
(Photo: Getty)

Assemblyman to Introduce Legislation Limiting Drones in New York

By Colin Campbell
(Photo: Getty)

Mayor Bloomberg Criticizes Pork in Sandy Relief Package

By Colin Campbell

New York Politicians Move to Ban Anonymous Commenting

By Jessica Roy
Stamp of approval, or trouble? Leo Reynolds/Flickr

A Quiet War on Landmarks, or Fixing the Problems with the Preservation Commission?

By Matt Chaban
Martin Golden (Photo: Vimeo)

Marty Golden Stars in Freelancers Union’s Coffee-Themed Web Video

By Colin Campbell

Carlucci: Don’t Cage K-9 Cops

By Colin Campbell

Cuomo Warns of Becoming ‘Overly Fixated’ With Transparency

By Colin Campbell

Governor Cuomo on ‘The Big Ugly’ [Video]

By Colin Campbell

Enviro Group Lays Out 2012 Policy Agenda

By David Freedlander

Ms. Quinn’s Lousy Compromise

By The Editors

After Casey Anthony Verdict, Lawmakers Pile On

By David Freedlander

'Sexting' Bill Awaits Governor's Signature

By David Freedlander

Green Groups Gear Up for Post-Session Push

By David Freedlander

Andrew Cuomo’s Ethics Bill Dissed by Ethics Commission Spokesman

By Azi Paybarah

DSK-Inspired Legislation Moving in Albany

By Azi Paybarah

Protecting Hotel Staff

By Azi Paybarah

New Gun Control Legislation Gains Momentum in House

By Anila Alexander

Senate Passes Small-Business Stimulus

By Mike Taylor

NARAL Makes Another Bid On Stalled Bill–And For Dems To Get Their Blessing

By Esther Zuckerman
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