Residents in the Town of Hempstead might finally get the ethics reform they deserve. Since 1990, the Town of Hempstead hasn’t updated its ethics laws. But now, real ethics reform is up for debate. Supervisor Anthony Santino has proposed a plan that would cut down on nepotism and conflicts of interest in Hempstead. But it […]
Ulster County Legislator Hector Rodriguez has proposed a bill that would require all electricians to be licensed by the county before working in Ulster. What is touted as a common-sense proposal is really just an abusive and unjustified burden on workers. If the measure is passed, electricians will have to pass a written test to obtain an […]
Media advisory: Reclaim New York Initiative executive director Brandon Muir, and Regional Director Dom Cocchiara are available to comment following the Governor’s event opening the new Tappan Zee bridge today. The following statement can be attributed to Brandon Muir: “It’s absurd for the Governor to be bragging about opening the new Tappan Zee bridge, when […]
Much-needed ethics reform is finally up for debate in the Town of Hempstead. Town Supervisor Anthony Santino has proposed an ethics reform package that is weighed down by one bad proposal, and the fact it is missing a number of positive proposals from town councilmembers. Supervisor’s Santino’s strong-arm control of meetings is preventing these […]
Suffolk County lawmakers are at it again. This time, they’re trying to double administrative fees on traffic tickets from $55 to $110. It’s highway robbery with an added dose of dishonesty. These fees violate state law and hit those who can least afford it the hardest. Piling onto the fee-asco, they force residents to pay […]