As employees return to work and COVID cases rise, questions over mandated vaccination swirl
As COVID-19 cases increase, employers face the decision whether to require employees to get the vaccine. Within hours of each other on Monday, New York City announced its public…
Albany’s groundbreaking eviction law draws fire from landlords
Albany is the first municipality in New York to pass a “good cause” eviction law. Under the legislation passed this week, tenants cannot be removed from their home…
Fed up with labor shortage, CNY businesses turn in those on jobless benefits who reject work
Syracuse, N.Y. — Since the pandemic began, Chris Cesta has turned in a dozen people to the state for what he says are illegal unemployment claims. In a usual year, the owner and…
Does legal marijuana spell end of testing for the drug at NY businesses?
Recreational marijuana is now legal for adults in New York, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the end of testing for the drug in the workplace, experts said. Although there is…
NYS has identified $1.1 million fraudulent unemployment benefit claims during the pandemic
SYRACUSE — The New York State Department of Labor is using new tools and strategies to help identify unemployment fraud. This comes at a time when unemployment benefits are…
Albany protestors continue to camp outside South Station, calling for action
ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — Protestors continue to camp out by the Albany police south station. They say they aren’t going to leave until action is taken against officers they say…
With no conclusive marijuana road test, challenges could come proving you were impaired
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — New York has joined a growing list of states who are making recreational marijuana legal. As New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill making recreational…
Introducing the attorneys chosen to investigate allegations against Gov. Cuomo
The investigation into New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is now in the hands of two private attorneys selected by the new York State Attorney General. One has a strong background in…
Lawyers weigh in on what an independent investigation into Gov. Cuomo could entail
Attorney General Letitia James now has the power to appoint someone to conduct an independent investigation into Cuomo. Her office said Monday his office sent them the referral…
Crime Suppression Tool’s Effectiveness, Legality To Be Tested
The New York State Sheriffs’ Association is now employing a new “Crime Suppression Initiative.” Its effectiveness, and legality, is likely going to be tested. CSI…