Governor Hochul signs water safety legislation sponsored by Assemblymember Stacey Pheffer Amato - QNSNew York has enacted new laws aimed at improving swimming safety and preventing drownings.The legislation is focused on education, outreach, and extending the Commission to Prevent Childhood Drowning.
New York set to offer the nation's first paid prenatal leave program * Brooklyn PaperNew York will be the first state to mandate paid prenatal leave for expecting mothers starting in 2025.
New York State approves bill to broaden hate crimes lawThe Hate Crimes Modernization Act in New York State broadens the scope of hate crimes law by allowing prosecutors to punish offenders with additional offenses.