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Gov. Andrew Cuomo announces stiffer penalties for texting while driving (Credit: Juliet Papa/1010 WINS)

Tough New Penalties For Texting And Driving Now In Effect

New York motorists are advised to think twice before texting and driving, as tough new regulations go into effect Saturday in New York State.

2013/06/01

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announces stiffer penalties for texting while driving (Credit: Juliet Papa/1010 WINS)

Gov. Cuomo Announces Fierce Crackdown On Texting While Driving

Gov. Andrew Cuomo is trying to make a point when it comes to texting while driving in New York.

2013/05/31

City Hall in Lower Manhattan (file / credit: Evan Bindelglass / CBSNewYork)

NYC Bill Would Increase Penalties For Crimes During State Of Emergency

New York City officials want to beef up the punishment for people who break the law during city emergencies.

2013/01/28

Bird Fighting

ASPCA Welcomes Law Boosting Penalties For Rooster Fights In New York

Under a new law signed by Governor Cuomo, spectators could serve up to three months in jail and pay a maximum fine of up to $500.

2011/08/07

(Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

McKenzie Sorry For Penalties In Giants Loss

A day after getting benched, Giants tackle Kareem McKenzie described his behavior in a loss to Tennessee as “despicable.”

WFAN–2010/09/28

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