Sentences with phrase «signed legislation»

Starrett City, the largest federally subsidized apartment complex in the country, will remain affordable for another 30 years after Governor David Paterson signed legislation...

The arrangement has come under scrutiny, with a report in the International Business Times that says Cuomo signed legislation favorable to Newscorp, which owns the publishing house that published Cuomo's book, as well as Fox News, shortly before he signed the book contract.

In November, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation — submitted by the comptroller — designed to speed up the use of such funds.

Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the legislation Aug. 14 to ensure the school district receives full state aid for the 2014 - 2015 school year, even though it didn't meet the 180 school day requirement.

Just over a year after Gov. Scott Walker signed legislation to curb collective bargaining priviledges, as they are NOT «rights» for public workers — it would send the state right back to huge debts, higher taxes, more unemployment and layoffs, in other words... we'd become Illinois - north.

Since President Ronald Reagan signed legislation more than 30 years ago, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and other large transit agencies in the country have received automatic grants from gas taxes, with the MTA averaging $ 1 billion a year.

If unions and their Democratic allies prevail in the recall — just over a year after Gov. Scott Walker signed legislation to curb collective bargaining rights for most public workers — it would send a powerful warning to other politicians who might try to limit union rights.

Cuomo signed legislation that could lower property tax assessments on properties destroyed or damaged by...

---------------------- Governor Cuomo signed legislation to regulate pet dealers and crack down on unscrupulous practices in this industry.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed legislation that creates new, stiffer penalties regarding texting while driving for teenaged and new drivers.

Vermont Governor Phil Scott recently signed legislation aimed at holding polluters accountable for contaminating water supplies with the chemical PFOA.

Locally there was only so much we could do to fix this issue, which is why I am happy that President Obama signed legislation banning the sale throughout the United States.

KINGSTON — Ulster County Executive Michael Hein signed legislation on Monday approved by the county legislature that codifies the county's intention to absorb the cost of the state - mandated Safety Net social services program over a three - year period.

Governor David Paterson signed legislation into effect today requiring landlords to disclose any history of bedbug activity in a building to possible tenants.

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio signed legislation Monday aimed to reduce smoking that raises the minimum price of cigarettes to $ 13.00, the highest in the United States.

Clinton began her day in Manhattan alongside Gov. Andrew Cuomo at a rally where the governor signed legislation that began the process of raising the state's minimum wage to $ 15.

County Executive Mike Hein signed the legislation on June 27.

Last June, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation that initially limits physicians from prescribing more than a seven - day supply of opioid drugs.

New York state's craft beer industry received a boost earlier this year when Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation that will benefit craft and farm breweries throughout the state.

If a photo of a dog happily licking the exec's beaming face wasn't enough, one shot from behind showed a dog's paw resting on Hein's shoulder as he signed the legislation.

Earlier this year, Cuomo signed legislation to prohibit the use of electronic cigarettes in all public and private schools.

In May, Gov. Cuomo signed legislation moving the primary election from Sept. 15 to Sept. 10, enabling citizens to observe the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah.

They also blasted his running mate, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, who once signed legislation that prohibits abortion in instances where women seek to have one after discovering the fetus has a disability.

Advocates and lawmakers on a mission to make the «Raise the Age» plan the official law of New York State saw their efforts come to fruition on April 10, as Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation to raise the age of criminal consent to 18.

But, speaking recently on Fox 13 in Tampa, Florida Agriculture Commissioner and Republican gubernatorial candidate Adam Putnam stated he likely would not have signed the legislation.

Cuomo signed the legislation Tuesday at the LaGuardia Community College in Queens, alongside former secretary of state and Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.

Earlier this month Cuomo signed legislation outlawing elephant performances at circuses and carnivals.

With the usual fanfare, Democratic candidate Mike Hein signed legislation creating an animal abuse registry to protect animals against human predators.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation to make tuition free for in - state students at State University of New York and City University of New York schools last week.

But late last month, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, signed legislation, backed by New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, a Democrat, and several state lawmakers, that would allow the city to transfer ownership of Christopher Park to the federal government should it become designated as a monument.

New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation Monday night allowing ride - hailing companies like Uber and Lyft to operate in upstate New York before Fourth of July weekend.

Cuomo signed the legislation two years ago to great fanfare from environmental groups that advocated for the law.

In June, Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, signed legislation that aims to address the ongoing heroin and opioid crisis statewide.

New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday signed legislation enacting the nation's first statewide program to provide free college tuition to students attending both two - and four - year public universities.

ALBANY, N.Y. (CBSNewYork / AP)-- Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday signed legislation putting an end to child marriage in New York.

Around the same time, he also signed legislation providing $ 45 million to the flood damaged communities.

Cuomo signed legislation on Friday allowing Monroe County to dissolve three local development corporations.

Cuomo signed legislation that requires state - level study of any plans for large - vessel anchorage grounds on the Hudson River.

Cuomo also signed legislation naming a bridge after the late State Trooper Timothy Pratt and dealing with the jurisdiction of St. Regis Mohawk tribal police officers.

Cuomo signed legislation that will make the killing of a police dog or horse a class E felony, effective Nov. 1.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo today signed legislation to deliver health care benefits to volunteer firefighters who have been diagnosed with certain cancers.

Cuomo signed legislation to regulate pet dealers and crack down on unscrupulous practices in this industry.

The governor signed legislation that allows Yonkers to create a new authority to oversee its $ 2 billion reconstruction of the city schools.

Cuomo signed legislation to modernize New York's Alcoholic Beverage Control Law Wednesday, allowing the sale of alcoholic beverages at on - premise establishments before noon on Sunday, effective immediately.

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation to expand unlimited sick leave benefits for public sector officers and employees who developed a qualifying health condition as a result of their heroic response to 9/11 rescue, recovery, and clean - up efforts at World Trade Center sites.

The day before Datre Jr. and Grabe were sentenced last week, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone signed legislation that increases penalties for dumping in county parks, including up to a year in jail for people caught dumping waste and construction debris on county parkland, roads or rights of way.

Legislation Protecting Nail Salon Workers On Thursday morning, Governor Cuomo signed legislation protecting and supporting nail salon workers in New York.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation Monday that scheduled the primary to coincide with three nearby states: Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania.

Governor Cuomo signed legislation Tuesday that would temporarily take away the guns of people accused of domestic violence.

Cuomo, who signed legislation legalizing same - sex marriage in New York into law in 2011, announced that he would sign an executive order prohibiting state agencies and authorities from doing business with companies that encourage or tolerate discrimination.