A series of crime victim legislation was enacted on Wednesday, when Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation allowing domestic violence victims to sue those who fail to obey or enforce an order of protection and extending victim compensation eligibility to victims of unlawful surveillance crimes and to children who have witnessed a crime.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a law on Thursday that will increase health and safety standards for all pet dealers across New York state.
Two-thirds of New Yorkers want colleges to deliver remote education and 86 percent are concerned about a large outbreak of COVID19 in the fall, while just over half believe the worst of the pandemic is yet to come. Majorities say they still aren’t comfortable dining indoors, or going to the gym, bowling alleys or bars.