State ban on pet sales in stores takes effect
The pet store industry is again sounding the alarm about restrictions on pet sales.
Pet shops push back against ban on retail pet sales
May 27, 2021 - Legislation prohibiting the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits at retail pet shops is making its way through the Capitol, but proponents of the industry say this measure is misguided and paints an inaccurate picture
Democratic lawmakers eye ban of retail pet sales
April 30, 2021 - It's time for the state Legislature to approve legislation banning the sale of cats, dogs and rabbits in retail pet shops, according to Bill Ketzer, senior director of state legislation for the Eastern Division
Limited legislative appetite for overhaul of ticket purchasing regulations
Assembly and Senate representatives appear out of step over live-event ticket regulations
Opioid sale transparency in New York
Sen. Pete Harckham, a Westchester County Democrat, makes the case for more disclosure of opioid sales in New York.
State sued over timely access to benefits
The Hochul administration is accused of moving too slowly with administrative hearings impacting SNAP benefits.
June 16, 2020: Legislature tries to soften the economic fallout of Indian Point shutdown
The Capitol Pressroom · June 16, 2020: Legislature tries to soften the economic fallout of Indian Point shutdown In April 2021, Indian Point nuclear power plant is set to shut off its remaining power generator. In preparation for the
March 9, 2020: Expanding access to medication assisted treatment
Medication assisted treatment can help a person living with a substance use disorder through the process of ending their use of substances like opioids, tobacco, or alcohol. Sen. Pete Harckham (D-South Salem), chair of the Senate Alcoholism and