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Mamdani announces 'Click to Cancel' rule

Jul 13

Bipartisan housing bill becomes law without Trump's signature

Jul 12

NYC council speaker backs bill to ban horse-drawn carriages

On Wednesday, the City Council will take up legislation to phase out the industry.

Jul 15

NJ bill would ban dangerous chemicals in hair products

Feb 11

NYC Council unveils 5-point plan to combat antisemitism

Jan 16

Gov. Hochul to make decision on changes to subway crew staffing

Nov 15, 2025

THC gummies and drinks face ban under bill

Nov 14, 2025

What's in the bill to reopen the federal government?

Nov 14, 2025

Proposed law could strengthen protections for thousands of NYC renters

Oct 31, 2025

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Family, officials push for change 1 year after deadly helicopter crash

Apr 9

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Calls for legislation continue one year after deadly Hudson River crash

Apr 9

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California's smoking age has been raised to 21

Oct 23, 2025

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Hochul signs legislation allowing more medical workers to apply fluoride treatments

Nov 17, 2024

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Jaywalking legalized in New York City

Oct 30, 2024

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New bill will increase penalties against drivers who hurt or kill pets

Sep 24, 2024

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Rally held calling to ease licensing process for street vendors in NYC

Aug 15, 2024

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Nassau County lawmakers approve bill to ban masks in public

Aug 6, 2024

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NYC Council passes bill requiring gun stores to display graphic warning images

The City Council passed legislation making New York the first place in the U.S. to require the warnings.

Oct 30, 2025

North Carolina legislature passes bill named after Charlotte stabbing victim a month after murder

A month after Iryna Zarutska was fatally stabbed while riding the Charlotte light rail, the North Carolina legislature passed a bill named after the 23-year-old victim.

Sep 24, 2025

California bans most law enforcement officers from wearing masks during operations

California will be the first state to ban most law enforcement from covering their faces while conducting official business under a bill signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Sep 22, 2025

House is poised to OK Trump's $9B cut to public broadcasting and foreign aid

A final vote to approve the spending cuts package is scheduled for Thursday evening.

Jul 17, 2025

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Republican Congressman says he won't seek reelection in 2026 after voting against Trump's megabill

A Republican senator announced he will not run for reelection following criticism from President Donald Trump over his vote against the "One Big Beautiful" bill.

Jun 29, 2025