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Rockefeller expects state and local tax revenues to fluctuate over the coming quarters as a result of the tax bill, as high - income taxpayers look for new loopholes in the law and adjust their behavior accordingly.
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A bipartisan bill was introduced in the state Legislature that would close a loophole in New York law that allows the sale of «bump stocks» and other devices for rifles that were used in the Las Vegas shooting that left 59 dead and 500 injured Sunday night.
While New York has outlawed the use of these items, a loophole in our laws allows individuals to continue to possess, sell, or transport them within our state — endangering the lives of our residents.»
Gov. Andrew Cuomo held a ceremonial bill signing for a measure that closes a loophole in the state law that will require domestic abusers to surrender all firearms, not just handguns, and also announced he's advancing new legislation to extend the background check waiting time for buying a gun from three days to ten days.
«This legislation strengthens the penalties for the BDB Loophole, which is already an illegal act under New York State's election law,» Murphy said in a statement.
Cuomo said the new law closes a «dangerous loophole» in the state's Clean Indoor Air Act, which limits cigarette smoking in public places.
New law closes several loopholes in an existing state ban on assault weapon sale and extends the requirement for background checks
During his time in the legislature, Brian has sponsored legislation and worked with colleagues to extend and strengthen tenant protections; increase New York's commitment to cleaner more sustainable energy sources and greater efficiency; prevent people from being exposed to toxic chemicals; increase the minimum wage; ensure equality in civil marriage laws; strengthen laws intended to keep guns out of the wrong hands; and promote cleaner, fairer elections by modernizing voting and closing loopholes in campaign finance laws.
Kavanagh joined Senator Daniel Squadron, as well as many of their Assembly and Senate colleagues and New York's major good government advocates, to urge the Senate Republican Majority to bring Kavanagh's and Squadron's bill closing the LLC Loophole in the state's campaign finance laws.
The new laws «covers a big loophole in student school bus transportation that we were greatly concerned about,» said Jon Terry, founder of the Allergy Advocates Association, which is based near Rochester, in a statement.
Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, Election Law Committee Chair Michael Cusick and Assemblyman Brian Kavanagh today announced the Assembly's approval of legislation to close the Limited Liability Corporation (LLC) loophole in the state's campaign finance laws in order to bring greater transparency and accountability to elections for public office in New York State.
A reform group is taking a new approach to trying to close a loophole in the state's campaign finance laws, as years long attempts to crack down on what's known as «dark money» donations have failed.
Randy Dillard, an organizer with Community Action for Safe Apartments (CASA), noted that the city's Right to Counsel law, which provides tenants with free legal assistance in housing court, has provided substantial relief to tenants facing eviction, but said the rent loopholes must be closed to ensure more low - income New Yorkers remain in their apartments.
Also Monday, legislative Democrats introduced a bill to close what they called loopholes in a new county law requiring vendors to disclose political campaign contributions.
After a new wave of indictments against state lawmakers in the spring, Cuomo tried to convince the legislature to adopt public financing of campaigns, the closing of loopholes for large donors, and better policing of the laws.
It defies logic that a loophole in New York law allows individuals to sell, purchase, and possess bump stocks with no questions asked.
Empire Zone tax credits also went to real estate management companies, power plants, lawyers and accountants - people in industries that were not in danger of leaving New York state, and people who were in the best position to know the laws and its loopholes.
The suburban seat was targeted by New York City Democrats including Mayor Bill de Blasio, who funneled over $ 500,000 to Murphy's opponent through the use of straw donor committees using a loophole in New York State campaign finance law.
And check that crazy loophole in New York State law!
Democrats in the State Senate are attempting to close a loophole in the state's campaign finance laws, while a new poll finds New Yorkers want lawmakers to take more steps to quell corruptinew poll finds New Yorkers want lawmakers to take more steps to quell corruptiNew Yorkers want lawmakers to take more steps to quell corruption.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday signed legislation to remove guns from domestic abusers and close a loophole in state law that he says will ensure domestic abusers are required to surrender all firearms, not just handguns.
Cuomo, New Jersey governor - elect Phil Murphy, and California Senate President Kevin de León are all pushing plans to preserve the SALT deduction in full, by exploiting various loopholes in federal law.
Omitted from the new laws are reductions in any «sky - high contribution limit» or existing loopholes in campaign donation restrictions, according to the center.
New York, NY — The New York State Senate Coalition today unveiled an alarming joint - investigative report, «Keeping Our Children Safe From Sex Offenders,» conducted by the offices of Independent Democratic Conference Leader Jeff Klein (D - Bronx / Westchester) and State Senate Majority Leader Dean G. Skelos (R - Nassau), which uncovered startling violations of residency restrictions and a major loophole in the law.
«This is all because of a loophole in the state law,» Malliotakis said Thursday while standing in front of the new Richmond County Courthouse in St. George.
When Singh ran for governor last year, he was able to accept a $ 1 million campaign loan from his father because of a loophole in New Jersey's campaign finance law that allows unlimited donations from a relative if they're in the same household.
The second measure would close a loophole in New York's campaign finance law that allows for undisclosed unlimited spending by third parties in political campaigns.
With the Memorial Day weekend approaching, Cuomo did not release any new program bills for ethics and campaign finance reform, but did lament while on Long Island the existing loopholes in the law.
ALBANY - New York lawmakers voted this week to block low - level sex offenders from driving for companies like Uber and Lyft, closing a loophole in the state's soon - to - take - effect law regulating ride - hailing.
«To think that consumers could unknowingly get into the private vehicle of a registered sex offender because of a loophole in the New York state law is unconscionable,» Sen. Sue Serino, R - Hyde Park, Dutchess County, said in a statement.
The Hedge Clippers report says that Cuomo's reelection campaign benefited from a loophole in New York campaign finance laws that allows wealthy donors, such as hedge fund executives, to exceed contribution limits by giving through multiple companies.
New legislation signed into law by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is taking firearms out of the hands of convicted domestic abusers, «closing a loophole in state law.»
The NYT opines: «New legislation proposed by Senator Dianne Feinstein in response to the Newtown, Conn., murders would provide a far more effective ban on military - style assault weapons than the loophole - riddled law that lapsed in 2004.»
In a case that could upend New York's political landscape, a state Supreme Court justice heard oral arguments in a lawsuit seeking to eliminate the so - called «LLC loophole» in state election law, which has given developers and other deep - pocketed donors the ability give essentially unlimited campaign donations to state politicianIn a case that could upend New York's political landscape, a state Supreme Court justice heard oral arguments in a lawsuit seeking to eliminate the so - called «LLC loophole» in state election law, which has given developers and other deep - pocketed donors the ability give essentially unlimited campaign donations to state politicianin a lawsuit seeking to eliminate the so - called «LLC loophole» in state election law, which has given developers and other deep - pocketed donors the ability give essentially unlimited campaign donations to state politicianin state election law, which has given developers and other deep - pocketed donors the ability give essentially unlimited campaign donations to state politicians.
Also at 11:30 a.m., Bushwick faith leaders, small business owners and residents march and rally through Bushwick to call on Albany to close major loopholes in rent laws that are driving the loss of affordable housing in the neighborhood, Make the Road New York's office, 301 Grove St., Brooklyn.
In a case that could upend New York's political landscape, a state Supreme Court justice heard oral arguments on Wednesday in a lawsuit seeking to eliminate the so - called «LLC loophole» in state election law, which has given developers and other deep - pocketed donors the ability give essentially unlimited campaign donations to state politicianIn a case that could upend New York's political landscape, a state Supreme Court justice heard oral arguments on Wednesday in a lawsuit seeking to eliminate the so - called «LLC loophole» in state election law, which has given developers and other deep - pocketed donors the ability give essentially unlimited campaign donations to state politicianin a lawsuit seeking to eliminate the so - called «LLC loophole» in state election law, which has given developers and other deep - pocketed donors the ability give essentially unlimited campaign donations to state politicianin state election law, which has given developers and other deep - pocketed donors the ability give essentially unlimited campaign donations to state politicians.
New York University Law School's Brennan Center for Justice and several others brought the lawsuit in July against the state Board of Elections, which is responsible for the creation of the LLC loophole.
The ready availability of bump stocks, Hoylman said, is a stark reason why New York needs to close a loophole in state law that makes them illegal to use but not illegal to sell or possess.
They don't fix New York's notoriously weak campaign - finance laws, reduce contribution limits or close loopholes that leave the capital awash in money, the fuel for its corrupt pay - to - play culture.
Among the proposals in her «Rent Justice for All» program are ending the preferential rent loophole, by which landlords can offer an apartment for less than the legal regulated rent but can revoke this privilege whenever the lease is renewed; expanding rent stabilization statewide to buildings with six or more units, which is currently the law in New York City; and increasing funding to the state's Homes and Community Renewal agency.
Cuomo has said that he wants to overhaul the state's campaign finance laws by closing loopholes, lowering contribution limits and instituting a public financing system similar to what's in effect for New York City.
«This measure closes another dangerous loophole in the law, creating a stronger, healthier New York for all.»
Since passage of the original law in 2006 it has since been determined some, but not all, contractors and subcontractors to Erie County construction contracts are taking advantage of a loophole in the original law to not have in place New York State Certified Worker Training programs that actually graduate apprentices from such programs.
Several of those interviewed on Tuesday were also asked about carrying on Mr. Schneiderman's scrutiny of Mr. Trump, including a proposal to close a loophole in state law that would allow those pardoned by Mr. Trump to be tried in New York.
A loophole in New York election law allows donors to write unlimited checks to political party «housekeeping» accounts.
While Suffolk County already has a law that bans new cesspools, there was a loophole in it that allowed failed cesspools to be replaced for decades.
New campaign filings show Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo raised almost $ 900,000 from corporate spinoffs known as limited liability companies over the last six months, underscoring what critics call a gaping loophole in the laws meant to cap corporate political contributions.
To combat that influence, City Council Member Brad Lander proposed limiting REBNY's influence on political campaigns by urging the council to close the so - called «LLC loophole» in state campaign finance law, Crain's New York reported.
The new federal agriculture law sought to end what critics called exploitation of a loophole that allowed states to give a household just $ 1 a year in heat assistance to qualify it for a higher SNAP allowance.
«This new law closes this loophole and will help keep these dangerous individuals off our roads and waterways,» Cuomo said in a written statement.