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Before the Child Victims Act was passed last year, there were a number of homegrown efforts to help get the bill passed, including a trip by the Horace Mann Action Coalition — led by Peter Brooks, center — to Albany in 2015. Now, state Sen. Brad Hoylman, left, has introduced a bill that would extend the look-back period another year, effectively temporarily waiving the statute of limitations to file causes against accused abusers.

Abused children want more time to file charges

The state legislature gave adult victims of childhood sexual abuse the opportunity to finally hold their abusers accountable nearly a year ago. Now, a group of lawmakers want to extend the Child Victims Act look-back window to allow even more time for legal action. more

By HEATHER J. SMITH | 3/8/20

In a bid to help cats keep their claws, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz co-sponsored a bill banning the controversial procedure of declawing. It is awaiting the governor’s signature.

Dinowitz pushes governor to stop declawing cats

New York is poised to become the first state to ban cat declawing — a practice long described by animal advocates as unnecessary and cruel. more

By HEATHER J. SMITH | 6/30/19

Breastfeeding jury exemption passes

Gov. Andrew Cuomo is expected to sign a bill that would provide an excuse for women to avoid jury duty while they’re still breastfeeding their infants. more

By MICHAEL HINMAN | 6/16/19

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