Gov Andrew M. Cuomo as we all know is not an advocate for texting and driving. He is constantly increasing his efforts on raising awareness and implementing new laws to restrict people from carelessly driving while using electronics. But this time around he is making it his business that everyone abide by these rules. Hit the jump to see what new laws are being enforced..
NY Passes 1st U.S. Gun Control Bill!
NY has passed its first U.S. Gun Control Bill since the Newtown school shooting. Gov. Cuomo pushed hard for the bill. Cuomo is expected to sign it into law asap. Do you agree with this? Do you think the 2nd amendment should be taken away from citizens or should we focus on mental health and other important issues/influences instead? Hit the jump for more. Melissa
Gov. Cuomo Updates NY On Recovery Efforts!!!!
As Many are still without power and the temp dropping, People wanting to return to their lives, everyone is in a bad way, But Gov. Cuomo has a message on the process, Hit the Jump!! Wza
Gov. Cuomo Looks To Decriminalize Possession Of Small Amounts Of Pot
GOV. Cuomo plans to ask lawmakers Monday to decriminalize possession of small amounts of pot in a move to reduce stop-and-frisk arrests. “This proposal will bring long overdue consistency and fairness to New York State’s Penal Law and save thousands of New Yorkers, particularly minority youth, from the unnecessary and life-altering trauma of a criminal arrest and, in some cases, prosecution.” Click below to read the rest of the story. WiL Major
Gov. Cuomo Begins Process To Lay Off 3,500 Workers After Union Rejects Tentative Contract
Gov. Cuomo began the process to lay off 3,500 workers Tuesday night after the state’s second-largest employee union rejected a contract that would have avoided job cuts. Hit the jump to read the rest of the story. @WiL
State Of Emergency Declared In New York For Hurricane Irene
Have you read about the Great New England Hurricane of 1938? Well they are comparing Hurricane Irene to that Hurricane of 1938. In preparation Gov. Andrew Cuomo declared a state of emergency for New York. Check out the full story after the jump. @ShottaDru
