03.01.13 |
New York state's school tax relief program, the STAR program, isn't working the way it should be. The state comptroller, Tom DiNapoli, found some towns were lax in their oversite, and gave benefits on multiple homes to the same owners. It cost ...
02.28.13 |
Tens of thousands of citizens rallied in Albany for the New York Lobby Day 2013. Family Life's news anchor Jeremy Miller reports from the state capital where opinions are being voiced on many issues.
02.28.13 |
You have to obey New York's Safe ACT, the new gun control law, but it's possible Hollywood may not. Governor Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders may exempt film productions from the stingent assault weapons ban passed last month. He told reporters ...
02.28.13 |
Landowners fed up with delays to high-volume hydrofracking in New york are forging ahead with their lawsuit against the state. The Joint Landowners Coalition of New York announced on Wednesday that it is seeking plaintiffs for its eventual suit, ...
02.27.13 |
One of the up-and-coming bills in the New York State legislature the Family Life newsroom is keeping its eye on is the Repdroductive Health Act, which would expand abortion in the Empire State. Now, there's a new tool to help you understand the ...
02.27.13 |
Gun rights supporters are already heading to Albany for what's said to be the largest rally against the SAFE Act to date. Thousands are traveling to the state capitol on Thursday from noon to 4. The event will feature the president of the National ...
02.25.13 |
New York State is mulling an alternative to the GED exam, the one you take you get a high school equivalancy diploma. Since World War 2, all adults who have sought that diploma have taken the GED. Next year, students may have a choice of tests as ...
02.25.13 |
Agriculture officials are asking New Yorkers to come up with a theme for this year’s state fair. It's a first for the Great New York State Fair. Past themes have included “Discover America in the Heart of NY” and “It Just ...
02.22.13 |
New York state has set up a hotline to report suspected gas gouging. They're watching for unfair pricing at the pump. The hotline number is1-800-214-4372. Meanwhile, gas prices are continuing their steady and nonstop climb. The the ...
02.21.13 |
New York's minimum wage may not pass after all. It seemed to be almost a sure thing a few weeks ago, but lawmakers return from recess on Tuesday, and suddenly, favor is swinging against a hike. Senate Republican leader Dean Skelos said it's a ...
