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Canandaigua police are considering buying a police e-bike to better enforce laws on the growing number of e-bikes and scooters, especially among teens. Chief Matthew Nielsen says it would help officers patrol areas like Main Street and issue citations more easily, since enforcement has been difficult with current resources. Some residents support the idea, saying […]
Starting April 18, 2026, New York will ban most employers from using credit history in hiring, firing, or promotions. Signed by Kathy Hochul, the law aims to reduce barriers to employment and promote fairer hiring. Exceptions include roles in law enforcement, jobs requiring security clearance, positions with major financial authority, or access to trade secrets. Supporters […]
New York lawmakers are considering the SAFE ROADS Act, introduced by James Skoufis, which would make the state liable for road defects year-round instead of only from May to November. The bill allows people to seek damages for injuries caused by dangerous road conditions but includes exceptions, such as snow and ice on otherwise safe […]
China approved an “ethnic unity” law that, according to critics cited by AP, strengthens assimilation policies and weakens protections for minority identities and languages. The report says the law calls on government bodies, private enterprises, and social organizations to promote a “common consciousness of the Chinese nation.” It notes the law is expected to reinforce […]
New York’s DMV is introducing a stricter traffic point system later this month. The look-back period expands from 18 to 24 months, making it easier for drivers to face suspension. Common violations like speeding and cellphone use will carry more points, with serious offenses reaching up to eight points. The changes target repeat and high-risk […]
Starting Jan. 1, Utah will enforce a new law banning people convicted of extreme DUI from buying alcohol and requiring ID checks for every alcohol purchase statewide. Some offenders will receive IDs marked with a red “no alcohol sale” banner, shifting enforcement responsibility to businesses. While lawmakers say the goal is to prevent repeat drunk […]
The New York State Police are reminding drivers that the Move Over Law now applies to all roadside vehicles, not just emergency responders. Since the law expanded two years ago, citations have increased by 40%, rising from about 9,000 in 2023 to 12,000. Police are focusing on both enforcement and public awareness to help prevent […]
The rumor spread on multiple social media platforms such as Threads, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and Reddit that U.S. President Donald Trump signed a law effective Aug. 1, 2025, making couples who have been in a relationship for five years automatically legally married. “Trump just signed a bill effective Aug. 1 if u have been in a relationship for 5 years you legally married #cc,” one Facebook post (archived) […]
The Town of Irondequoit has announced the termination of its relationship with the law firm Brown Hutchinson as town attorney. This decision follows allegations that the firm was excluded from an investigation related to town proceedings, leading to a special meeting scheduled for January 30. Additionally, another law firm, Bond Schoeneck & King, raised concerns […]
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