Sentences with phrase «york state protection»

The New York State Protection Cloud is designed to make it quicker and easier for local police departments to share information across jurisdictions.

«As a New York State Assemblyman, Hakeem stood side by side with our members and fought on our behalf as we worked to pass the New York State Wage Theft Prevention Act in 2010, a bill that provides workers in New York State protections against irresponsible employers who fail to pay their workers.

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DONALD TRUMP, President of the United States; U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY («DHS»); U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION («CBP»); JOHN KELLY, Secretary of DHS; KEVIN K. MCALEENAN, Acting Commissioner of CBP; JAMES T. MADDEN, New York Field Director, CBP,,

Danielle Keats Citron, a law professor at the University of Maryland, states in the New York Times, «Hateful, offensive and distasteful ideas enjoy constitutional protection.»

As set forth above, as opposed to the stringent regulations in other states such as New York, and the bill proposed in the Assembly last year, which appear to deter companies from spending the time and money to pursue cutting - edge ideas, the Act appropriately balances the need for consumer protection with the desire to allow businesses to innovate.

From 1995 to 1998, Mr. Kandel was the Chief of the Investor Protection & Securities Bureau at the New York State Attorney General's Office, where he also served as Assistant Deputy Attorney General.

New York is the first state to initiate a 180 - day grace period for all financial services companies to upgrade both cyber policies and protection.

The Case for Banning Payday Lending: Snapshots from Four Key States (June 2013) This report outlines the battles against the payday lending industry in states with strong usury cap protections, such as New York and North Carolina, and in states like California and Illinois with weaker laws that allow payday lenders to charge triple - digit APR loans that trap people in a cycle ofStates (June 2013) This report outlines the battles against the payday lending industry in states with strong usury cap protections, such as New York and North Carolina, and in states like California and Illinois with weaker laws that allow payday lenders to charge triple - digit APR loans that trap people in a cycle ofstates with strong usury cap protections, such as New York and North Carolina, and in states like California and Illinois with weaker laws that allow payday lenders to charge triple - digit APR loans that trap people in a cycle ofstates like California and Illinois with weaker laws that allow payday lenders to charge triple - digit APR loans that trap people in a cycle of debt.

a valid court order of protection issued by a New York State Court and / or a statement that disclosure of claim - related information could endanger the person seeking confidentiality.

Meanwhile, in New York, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in Quill v. Vacco that while there is no «historic» right to die, the state of New York violates the equal protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment with its prohibition of assisting suicide.

«So I thank Governor Cuomo for being open to the economic, employment and energy benefits that would accrue from safely extracting natural gas from gas - bearing shale formations in New York State, but I am grateful that he has prioritized the health of New Yorkers and the long term protection of the State's irreplaceable natural resources over a short term energy and economic boost from hydrofracking.»

The speaker added the state should wait for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to release its own study on the issue before the process is used in New York.

«While Donald Trump and his Republican allies continue to roll back environmental protections, it is crucial that New York State steps up to protect our environment and serve as an example to the rest of the nation.»

With homelessness rising throughout New York state, a coalition is calling on the legislature to expand tenant laws and other protections.

New York's public water supplies need stronger protections to ensure clean drinking water and prevent contamination that could result in health problems, according to a report released today by state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli's office.

At 12:15 p.m., IDC members will stand with NYSCOPBA correctional officers to commemorate Correctional Officers Week and announce a new report, «Corrections without Protections,» on the rising number of assaults and contraband seizures in New York prisons, Million Dollar Staircase, 3rd Floor, state Capitol, Albany.

A New York state judge has upheld the legal authority of the Tenant Protection Unit, a key initiative of Gov. Andrew Cuomo to protect rent - regulated tenants from overcharges, harassment and intimidation by unscrupulous landlords.

Whereas, New York State is a leading voice for women's equality and has raised that voice in action through such significant achievements as passage of the historic «Women's Equality Agenda» in 2015 - eight laws that advance women's equality in New York State by helping to achieve pay equity, strengthen human trafficking laws and protections for domestic violence victims, and ending pregnancy discrimination in all workplaces; other measures further safeguard and promote women's interests and help improve their status in settings where they live and work; and

«The protection of New York's agricultural lands is a fundamental principle enshrined in our State Constitution and has been a priority of my Administration,» Governor Paterson said.

The state's Tenant Protection Unit — a unit of the Division of Homes and Community Renewal that oversees New York's rent regulation program — first began investigating Croman based on harassment complaints it received from his tenants, and later made a criminal referral to the AG's office.

The Trump administration's decision to rescind protections for transgender students will not affect New York state, according to the state's education commissioner and legal experts.

The group says the proposed rules «will not result in environmental protection», but will instead «set an unreasonable bar» for drillers, and make New York uncompetitive with other states.

See the release of its report, Union Strong, as well as the accompanying press release, Unions and Independent Democratic Conference members stand together against national right - to - work legislation and release four - point protection plan for New York State workers.

(New York, NY)-- Two weeks after the tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, American State Legislators for Gun Violence Prevention — a non-partisan coalition of legislators from across the country — announced today that lawmakers in 30 states have introduced or are planning to introduce Extreme Risk Protection Order legislation that would empower family members and law enforcement to help prevent gun violence.

IOGA says the proposed rules «will not result in environmental protection», but will instead «set an unreasonable bar» for drillers, and make New York uncompetitive with other states.

The Adirondack Council is a key advocate before the New York state legislature and state agencies to ensure the protection of the wilderness and communities of the 6 million - acre Adirondack Park.

New York City officially got some of the nation's toughest harassment protections days after the state attorney general's downfall.

Formerly a member of the State Assembly representing Manhattan's East side, Brian previously chaired the New York State Assembly Standing Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection., He has also chaired the Commission on Government Administration, and the Assembly Subcommittee on Election Operations and Voter Disenfranchisement, and co-chaired the Assembly Workgroup on Legislative Process, Operations, and Public Participation.

Michael Green, executive deputy commissioner of the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, testifies during a joint legislative budget hearing on public protection on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016, in Albany, N.Y. (AP Photo / Mike Groll)

On Wednesday, March 22, 2017, Assemblymember Kavanagh, Chair of the Consumer Affairs and Protection Committee, held a press conference with Energy Chair Amy Paulin, Corporations Chair Jeffrey Dinowitz, Environmental Conservation Chair Steve Englebright, and other Assemblymembers to question the lack of transparency by the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) regarding massive subsidies to a large corporation to operate upstate nuclear power plants that are set to take effect on April 1.

NKD recognizes that the New York State Constitution includes critical provisions that safeguard pensions for our retirees, quality education for our children, and state parks that we treasure, and we firmly oppose weakening those protectState Constitution includes critical provisions that safeguard pensions for our retirees, quality education for our children, and state parks that we treasure, and we firmly oppose weakening those protectstate parks that we treasure, and we firmly oppose weakening those protections.

New York State is preparing to sue the Environmental Protection Agency over its decision to permanently allow dumping of dredged material in the Long Island Sound, according to a press release from Gov. Andrew Cuomo's office.

As New York state's brewing and distilling industries continue to boom, the farmers who provide one of the key ingredients should be granted access to the same federal protections available in other states, U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said.

As attorney general, Eric will continue Andrew Cuomo's aggressive but fair tradition of standing up to powerful interests so that everyone in New York State has equal justice and protection from their government.»

By Jesse McKinley ALBANY — For the second time in two weeks, New York State Department of Health officials sought to blame the Environmental Protection Agency for a contaminated water crisis in upstate New York, saying on Wednesday that they were confused and hamstrung by changing federal standards on perfluorooctanoic acid, a toxic chemical known as PFOA.

This should be a wakeup call for the state legislature to enact much needed reform of the Sullivan Act and make New York the 44th state with a right to carry concealed firearms for personal protection law.»

This has led New York to not be able to pass tangible victories that to the left are all the more important in the age of Trump: the Dream Act, updating the state's antiquated voting laws and enshrining protections for transgender New Yorkers in law, not just regulation.

New York state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman says his office will additionally fund the Homeowner Protection Program, or HOPP, up to $ 40 million, given the number of distressed homeowners still in need of the free housing counseling and legal services the program provides.

The Appellate Division, in a 4 - 1 decision handed down Thursday, said the tax cap doesn't violate due process or equal protection clauses of the constitution, as the New York State United Teachers» lawsuit claimed.

The bill looks to address issues such as worker protections, overtime pay, public health protection and employer contributions to workers» compensation and unemployment funds and would afford greater rights for over 100,000 migrant farm workers throughout New York State, which boasts a powerful agricultural industry.

The Women's Equality Act which would provide protections for women in a number of areas including codifying Roe v. Wade in New York State Law

Voters in New York deserve the same protections to vote that citizens in other states have enjoyed for years.

NYSRPA believes that both the City and State of New York violate the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment by requiring the payment of fees as a prerequisite for the lawful exercise of the specifically enumerated individual civil right to keep and bear arms as guaranteed by the 2nd Amendment.

In 1997, New York State, New York City, United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), upstate communities and environmental organizations, including Riverkeeper, joined together to sign an agreement to protect the unfiltered drinking water supply that more than nine million residents of New York City and upstate communities use daily.

She has counseled clients in balancing ethical considerations in meeting the regulatory framework of environmental protection and continues to counsel State employees in defending against charges of violations of New York's Public Officers Law.

While the Governor pledged his renewed support for a state Dream Act and for protecting New York's DACA recipients, he neglected to call for increased protections against federal immigration agents in courthouses, hospitals, and our communities,» said Choi in a statement.

Environment columnist Maizy Ludden considers whether New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo's environmental protection funding is enough to keep New York afloat amid rising climate change problems.

«He led the way on winning marriage equality in New York, ensured critical non-discrimination protections were extended to transgender New Yorkers, took bold executive action to stop the discredited and dangerous practice of «conversion therapy,» and set a strong example with his successful efforts to significantly lower the incidence of HIV and AIDS in the Empire State.»

(Albany, NY)-- New York State Senators Brian Kavanagh and Brad Hoylman and Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon today joined advocates including New Yorkers Against Gun Violence, the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, the Citizens Crime Commission of New York City, the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence, Everytown for Gun Safety, Giffords, the New York Chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, and Prosecutors Against Gun Violence, along with other legislators, to form a coalition supporting legislation (S7133 / A8976) that would establish a new court - issued order of protection to reduce gun violence.

WHEREAS, New York is committed to implementing new policies to promote the efficient use of energy and natural resources in the interest of the long - term protection and enhancement of the State's environment, economy and public health;