Bounced check fees subject of pro-tenant legislation
Assemblyman Harvey Epstein makes the case for legislation that limits what landlords can charge renters for a bounced check.
Is it time to ban glue traps for rodents?
Assemblymember Harvey Epstein carries a bill prohibited the production and sale of adhesive-based traps for rodents.
Coerced labor in prisons persists in New York
Assemblymember Harvey Epstein makes the case for a constitutional amendment banning forced work in prisons.
Promoting epilepsy awareness
Assemblymember Harvey Epstein pushes bill to arm New Yorkers with epilepsy with information about their conditions.
Policing the bail bond industry
Assemblymember Harvey Epstein explains a bill designed to protect immigrants from predatory bonds.
Legalizing New York City’s underground housing
Assemblymember Harvey Epstein talks about efforts to regulate illegal basement and attic apartments in New York City.
Lawmakers weigh legalization of underground housing stock
Assemblyman Harvey Epstein makes the case for creating a pathway to turn illegal apartments into regulated dwellings.
Promoting transparent lending by private colleges
Assemblymember Harvey Epstein, a Manhattan Democrat, wants to shine a light on student loans provided by private colleges.
Leveling the field for student debt legal proceedings
Students who owe money to CUNY and SUNY schools could soon deal with legal proceedings closer to home.
A non-religious, court-ordered treatment option? Only if you know to ask
Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoed a bill ensuring New Yorkers know they can choose a non-religious, court-ordered treatment option.
