NYS officials, citing state, local control, to resist Trump's order on education
Education policy is set by the state Board of Regents, who are chosen by the State Legislature. Under law, local school ...
Midlevel Appellate Court Reinstates New York's Voting Rights Act
A state appellate court on Thursday unanimously reinstated New York's John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of 2022, a law that prohibits "vote dilution" actions by municipalities. In a ruling penned by ...
New NYPD unit to crack down on quality-of-life offenses: Commissioner Jessica Tisch
Tisch said offenses like aggressive panhandling, unlicensed street vending and public urination give “the impression of an ...