Governor Proposes to Enhance Protections Against Unfair Overdraft Fees
As part of her recently unveiled 2025 State of the State, Governor Kathy Hochul on Wednesday announced the Department of Financial Services has posted... Read More.
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New Bill Strengthens Online Protections for NYers
During the holiday season, companies, offices, and organizations statewide, experience higher levels of fraudulent activity involving consumer data and information. Governor Kathy Hochul has... Read More.
New Law Expands Legal Protections in NY Domestic Violence Cases
A bill was signed into law on Monday by Governor Kathy Hochul expanding protections in domestic violence cases in criminal and family court. This... Read More.
Schumer’s Bills to Create New Online Protections for Children Passes
After working to secure bipartisan support and announcing last week his decision to bring the bipartisan legislation to the Senate floor... Read More.
New York County Implements Facial Recognition, Privacy Protections
Columbia County, New York, is implementing new facial recognition and privacy policies, following new upgrades to the county's surveillance cameras, which include facial and... Read More.
Gillibrand Seeks Federal Dollars for Lead Poisoning Protections
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand on Thursday led a group of 19 senators to call for robust federal funding for the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) lead-based... Read More.
State Expands Protections Against Human Trafficking
A legislative package that expands the New York State Interagency Task Force on Human Trafficking in members and length of duty to ensure the... Read More.
New Laws Expand Worker Protections & Benefits
A package of legislation signed by Governor Kathy Hochul aims to protect and expand benefits for New York workers.
Under the new legislation, employers are... Read More.
