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State Law Would Require Heart Defect Screenings For Newborns
New York lawmakers on Wednesday passed legislation that would require newborns to be tested for congenital heart defects.
New Jersey Lawmakers Give Final Green Light To 3 Gun Control Bills
The New Jersey State Assembly on Monday gave final approval to three gun control bills, sending them to Gov. Chris Christie for his signature.
Backers To Push For Plan To Allow Anti-Stop-And-Frisk Lawsuits Without Quinn’s Support
A proposal to make it easier to sue over police stop and frisks is setting has set a stage for an unusual drama in New York City politics, as backers said Wednesday they would press to get it passed despite opposition from City Council Speaker Christine Quinn.
New Jersey State Senate Proposes Swipe Cards For Gun Background Checks
The proposal is different than those made by the New Jersey Assembly, but now, the state Senate has released its gun control legislation.
Elected Officials Push For Sick Leave Requirement Bill In NYC
A group of women elected officials on Monday called for immediate action on the New York City bill that would require sick days for all those employed in New York City.
De Blasio Calls For Sick Leave Protections As Flu Pounds Area
As the flu epidemic pounds the Tri-State Area, New York City Public Advocate Bill de Blasio is calling for the immediate passage of paid sick leave legislation that is now stalled in the City Council.
New Legislation Requires Better Access To Taxis For Visually Impaired
Mayor Michael Bloomberg on Wednesday signed legislation that will improve access to taxis for the visually impaired.
Sen. Schumer Calls For Tougher Pharmacy Robbery Penalties
Schumer called for passage of the Safe Doses Act at the Harlem drug store on Saturday.
Lawmakers To Consider New Aid To NJ Cities
The Senate Budget Committee will consider legislation appropriating the money — plus $1.5 million for oversight — on Thursday.
Queens Senator Wants Letter-Grading System For Street Food Vendors
State Senator Jose Peralta will introduce legislation this week that would require local health departments to implement a letter-grading system for street vendors, similar to the current restaurant grading system.
Gov. Christie Proposes Temporary Ban On ‘Fracking’
The state Legislature passed a bill in June to permanently ban the procedure known as “fracking.” On Thursday, Christie sent it back with a conditional veto recommending that the ban be lifted in a year.
Peer Counseling Bill For NJ Vets Heads To Gov. Christie
Vet-2-Vet, a toll-free confidential help line, was created years ago by the state Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.
Tourists, Horse Carriage Driver Expected To Recover From Crash With Taxi Near Central Park
Three tourists from Ohio and a hansom cab driver were injured when the carriage was flipped on its side by the crash late Monday night, knocking the horse onto the street.
Sen. Schumer To Airlines: Refund Baggage Fees When Bags Are Lost
Sen. Charles Schumer said if airlines don’t start reimbursing their rising fees when passengers’ bags are lost, he’ll introduce a bill to force the issue.
NY Legislature Approves Bill Allowing Birth Certificates For Stillborn Children
The Certificate of Still Birth Bill was first introduced in New York in 2003, but failed to pass because opponents feared it would impinge on abortion rights. The language of the bill has since been rewritten to address those concerns.
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