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‘Sammy’s Law’ Hunger Strike Begins at State Capitol
Two mothers whose children were killed by reckless drivers have begun a hunger strike that they'll continue until Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie (D-Bronx) brings to the floor a long-stalled bill that would allow New York City to set its own speed limits.
June 6, 2023
Supporters of Sammy’s Law Rally Heastie and Share Frustrations About Assembly’s Inaction on Speed Limit Reduction
Members of Families for Safe Streets rallied on Monday outside of Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie's office to demand he pass a bill that would allow New York City to set its own speed limits, and expressed confusion as to why the speaker had reportedly stalled the widely supported legislation.
June 5, 2023
Monday’s Headlines: All Eyes on Carl Heastie Edition
Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie has a real chance to do the right thing this week — the last of the legislative session until next January. Plus other news.
June 5, 2023
Wednesday’s Headlines: ‘Sammy’s Law’ Momentum in Albany Edition
The effort to allow New York City to set speed limits below 25 miles per hour has a new backer. Plus other news.
May 24, 2023
Wednesday’s Headlines: Big Budget Victories Edition
MTA world did a little dance on Tuesday — plus other news.
May 3, 2023
Wednesday’s Headlines: Albany Budget Watch Edition
A state budget deal is "very close," Gov. Hochul said. Plus other news.
April 26, 2023
State Bill Seeks to Alter Environmental Review So it Doesn’t Only Care About Drivers
Shouldn't environmental review take into account the effect of cars on the environment rather than the other way around?
April 12, 2023
Speaker Adams Still Won’t Come Out in Support of Sammy’s Law
Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez (D-Williamsburg) introduced a resolution on Tuesday calling on the state legislature to pass Sammy’s Law — a resolution that is a first step in securing the required “home rule” message to be sent to Albany legislators.
April 12, 2023
State Senator Seeks Online Delivery Charge to Fund City Infrastructure
New Yorkers who shop online would pay 25 cents per package under a new proposal in Albany to raise $226 million annually for city infrastruture.
March 23, 2023
Tuesday Headlines: Albany Budget Battle Edition
The legislative elves of Albany have been busy putting together their responses to Gov. Hochul's proposed budget, a treasured step in the yearly budget dance. On Monday night, we finally learned some details.
March 14, 2023
