President Biden Executive Order on Gun Control Expected
President Joe Biden is expected to sign an executive order to increase background checks for gun purchases and other gun-related issues.
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New York Governor Somewhat Quietly Extends Her Pandemic Powers
In a quiet move, New York Governor Kathy Hochul initiated an executive order on Thursday, July 14 to extend New York's disaster emergency as it relates to COVID.
Executive Order to Help Elderly Homeowners File Tax Exemptions
Executive Order allows local governments to lift an in-person renewal requirement for property tax exemptions for seniors and people with disabilities.
NY Gov. Signs Executive Order to Deal With Vax-Caused Health Care Shortage
Governor Kathy Hochul signs an executive order to alleviate staffing shortages at hospitals and nursing homes resulting from unvaccinated healthcare workers.
Pa. Voters Limit Executive Pandemic Powers
Voters in Pennsylvania are the first in the nation to say the Governor should have limits on disaster emergency powers.
Legislature Rescinds Cuomo’s Order Requiring Food With Drink at Bars
New Yorkers will no longer have to buy a snack with their cocktails as lawmakers have repealed Governor Cuomo’s order requiring food to be ordered with drinks.
New York Restaurants, Gyms and Casinos Can Stay Open Later
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced allowing some establishments to stay open another hour as COVID-19 infection rates have been falling.
Binghamton Police Re-Invention Moves Forward
The next steps are being taken for Binghamton Police comply with an order requiring agencies to become more diverse and responsive to community needs.
Voters Get More Time to Mail School Budget Ballots
The deadline for getting school budget ballots in has loosened.
Broome To Distribute Thousands of Government Masks to Residents
Broome County Executive Jason Garnar says plans are being worked out for distributing thousands of cloth facial coverings for residents who need them.
Online Weddings Okay in New York Thanks to Coronavirus
Executive Orders allow New Yorkers to obtain a marriage license remotely and any authorized officiant to perform ceremonies using online video technology.
New York Employees Asked to Report COVID-19 Work-at-Home Order Violations
New York State is taking seriously the order that non-essential businesses keep workers at home due to the coronavirus crisis.
Legislature Ready to Jump Into Flavored Vape Fray
The Democratic Senate Majority plans to pass a ban on flavored vapes as early as next week.
Judge Blocks Enforcing New York Flavored Vape Ban
A Supreme Court Justice is blocking New York State from enforcing that Executive Order banning flavored e-cigarettes and e-liquids.