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The 2025 Who’s Who in Government Relations:
May 05, 2025
Please join us in congratulating Albany veteran Michele O’Connor for her recognition by City & State in their esteemed 2025 Who’s Who in Government Relations!
New York Capital Brief:
October 23, 2026
Greetings from Albany, NY
In this edition, we provide updates on recent legislative actions, an overview of the New York gubernatorial debate, a review of the Division of the Budget call letter, background on the proposed Albany commuter tax, and share other important information.
Governor Hochul Signs Several Bills into Law
Governor Hochul has signed 364 bills into law this year. In the last two weeks alone, she signed 52. Several she considered this week are either local bills or extensions of current laws.
Here’s a look at some of them:
- Provides an exemption for certain parcels of land from licensing restrictions for on-premises alcohol consumption for certain manufacturers and wholesalers of alcoholic beverages (A8796)
- Relates to fees and exemptions in unemployment insurance proceedings and extends effectiveness (A10343)
- Extends certain provisions relating to supermarkets providing excess edible food to food relief organizations (A10344)
- Extends provisions relating to the establishment of the mercury thermostat collection act (A11392)
- Extends provisions relating to public hearings on proposed rules (S10586)
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