02.13.20 |
Senate Democrats want to give judges more discretion to keep dangerous offenders locked up. Supporters of Cuomo's criminal justice reforms say the changes level the playing field for those who cannot afford bail. Opponents say...
02.12.20 |
A federal judge has ruled that 82-year-old,retired bishop Matthew Clark will be deposed within the next 30 days amid ongoing lawsuits against the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester. Attorneys for victims of priest abuse want Clark to testify...
02.05.20 |
The "Slow Act," which stands for "Slow Down and Look Out for Highway Workers and Pedestrians Act imposes tough criminal penalties for violent actions against highway workers in construction zones. Research shows over the last five years there's...
01.29.20 |
Governor Wolf wants to raise the minimum wage. He hosted an event Tuesday at the state Capitol. Wolf says the current minimum adds up to a yearly wage nearing $15,000. The governor wants the minimum wage increased to 12 bucks an hour and for...
01.29.20 |
New York's governor wants to limit insulin co-payments to $100 a month for people with health insurance. Cuomo's proposal doesn't include any price caps for uninsured patients. If the legislation passes, New York would join Colorado and...
01.24.20 |
They're flocking to the National Mall in our nation's capital today for the 47th annual event. The march's president, Jeanne Mancini, insists having a president attend "in person" is a first. Michael Geer with the Pennsylvania Family Institute...
01.22.20 |
The congressman from New York showed up at Binghampton University yesterday to show solidarity with conservative students who say their rights are being trampled on. Some students say they don't feel safe on campus anymore after getting into an...
01.07.20 |
The nation's largest abortion provider is merging several affiliates in the Empire State. Planned Parenthood of the Southern Finger Lakes is joining forces with four other facilities to form Planned Parenthood of Greater New York. Twenty-eight...
12.10.19 |
Governor Cuomo signed legislation this week that sets a regulatory framework for hemp production and distribution in the Empire State. The measure requires the hemp industry to test and label their products to protect consumers from potential...
12.06.19 |
Telemedicine abortions are happening at a Planned Parenthood facility in York. Michael Geer with the Pennsylvania Family Institute says, "doctors are consulting with women via video to give them a RU486 chemical abortion. His group may file...