Under proposed legislation reviewed at public hearing last week, convenience stores within 1,000 feet of a school or playground would not be allowed to sell cigarettes, and store advertising would be restricted. (hudsonvalleyone.com)
So there was the state Legislature, holding hearings last week on how to redraw its own district lines in time for its members to run for re-election next year. (michaelbenjamin2012.com)
As evidence, these advocates charged the City Council had rushed the bill through, holding hearings last week and passing it today. (gothamgazette.com)