Reminds families that the use of consumer fireworks is illegal in New York State

This is the second in a series of four forums entitled “Preventing Wrongful Convictions in New York State: Systematic Reforms to Convict the Guilty and Protect the Innocent” to be held across the state by the Senate Democratic Taskforce on Criminal Justice Reform.  At each forum, legislators and the public hear testimony from experts and exonerees on four reform measures—mandatory electronic recording of police interrogations, preservation of DNA evidence, eyewitness identification reforms, and the creation of an Innocence Commission—that h

Brownfields clean-up, foreclosure prevention, and job growth legislation passed

Brooklyn—State Senator Martin Malavé Dilan (D-Brooklyn) today said “a lot of great work was accomplished in the final days of this legislative session, but there is more to do.” The lawmaker pointed out that brownfields clean-up legislation, a bill to crack down on predatory lenders and help families facing foreclosure stay in their home, and “green” job growth initiatives all passed in the final days.

Governor David A. Paterson today urged the federal government to declare 23 New York counties agricultural disaster areas. In a letter to Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer, Governor Paterson requested disaster assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for farms that experienced crop damage from severe hail storms on June 16th.

Senator Steve Saland (R,I,C Poughkeepsie) today announced Senate passage of his bill, S.8641, the Well Water Education Act, which would inform the public of the potential health effects of consuming water that does not meet New York’s drinking water standards, as well as provide information regarding potential contaminants, migration of contamination in groundwater and advise homeowners that well water should be tested regularly by a certified lab.

Senator Steve Saland (R,I,C Poughkeepsie) today announced his bill, S.8670, which will establish a senior housing task force to analyze senior housing options and develop a strategy to improve housing options for senior citizens as they age, has passed both the Senate and the Assembly.