We will all inevitably die one day. When your day comes, will you allow your body to be turned into compost? If you live in New York, that's now an option.
Any individual, business, or organization that commits a case of COVID-19 fraud in the state of New York will now face stiffer penalties thanks to two new laws.
Last week, in the midst of the holiday season, New York's Governor, Kathy Hochul granted clemency to 13 individuals that exhibited remorse, demonstrated the effects of their rehabilitation, and have displayed a commitment to improving themselves and their communities. Among the 13 grantees are two prisoners that are currently serving sentences for murder and a woman that is a domestic violence survivor, in prison for manslaughter for the death of her abuser. Another woman convicted of the same crime was absent from the list.
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced that a dozen new electric vehicle fast chargers have been added from the Southern Tier to Western New York.
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced the launch of a statewide Hate and Bias Prevention Unit through the New York State Division of Human Rights.
In light of an increase in the use of hate speech on social media, New York is stomping down on it with a new law that requires platforms to allow reporting.