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Governor Kathy Hochul of New York has vetoed several high-profile bills, including ones that would ban non-compete agreements, make it easier to challenge wrongful convictions, and prevent the state from contracting with businesses contributing to tropical deforestation. However, she has approved other legislation, such as a bill moving local elections to even years and strengthening the state's rent laws. Five bills remain for Hochul to act on, including the Grieving Families Act. Hochul has until late January to take action on these remaining bills. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports on bill vetoed by the Governor Kathy Hochul to restrict dietary supplement products and diet pills marketed for muscle building and weight loss. Topics discussed include need of U.S. Department of Health (DOH) required by the law to determine limitation on products under the law, opposition to the law expressed by the trade associations representing dietary supplement, and DOH not equipped for creation of restricted products lists.

The article informs that New York Governor Kathy Hochul vetoed the Grieving Families Act, which would have expanded wrongful death benefits, citing the need for more study of the bill's effects on the economy, businesses, and the health care system.

The act would have increased the number of "close family members" that could have sought compensation in wrongful death cases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Business groups demand a veto of the Comprehensive Insurance Disclosure Act, which would require defendants to reveal insurance coverage pre-trial. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article reports that Governor George E. Pataki has vetoed three bills important to the mental health community in New York, including the special housing unit (SHU) legislation, A3926/S2207, A2895/S3653, and A9593/S8261. The three legislation was prioritized by mental health and disability rights advocates and were supported by the state legislature. The act of vetoing the three bills indicate a failure of leadership by the administration.

A trade group is looking into why New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo felt foreclosure risks were too high to sign a bill that would have approved reverse mortgages for cooperative properties. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Focuses on the Associated Press (AP) guilty of violating the U.S. anti-trust laws which is a victory for a free press. Report that directors of the AP previously had no right to admit a newspaper against the veto of other newspapers in the same city; Information about the government's suit against the AP; Claims that the news service of the AP was perverted to operate not as a public service, but as a quasi-private dispensation; Comments on the future of the press in the U.S.; Story of the AP covered by the New York newspapers.

A trade group is looking into why New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo felt foreclosure risks were too high to sign a bill that would have approved reverse mortgages for cooperative properties. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A trade group is looking into why New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo felt foreclosure risks were too high to sign a bill that would have approved reverse mortgages for cooperative properties. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article reports that Governor David Paterson's veto of the proposed Broadwater barge has renewed interest in reviving Islander East, a pipeline that would connect Long Island, New York, to plentiful natural gas reserves in Canada. According to the author, the increasing flow of natural gas to Long Island homes and power plants is essential as demands rises from increased use. Energy experts predicts that demand will exceed current capacity through 2013.

The article reports on the state budget agreement made by the Assembly and the state Senate in Westchester County, New York. The budget which counts School Tax Relief payments as an expense, awaits action from governor George E. Pataki, as he is expected to veto portions of it. According to assemblyman Richard Brodsky, a leader of Westchester's state legislative delegation, both the Assembly and the state Senate are sure that they did a good job on the budget proposals. INSET: Other highlights of the Assembly-Senate budget agreement.

The article presents news briefs related to politics and governmental actions from New York as of January 5, 2004. Mayor of New York Michael Bloomberg vetoed a legislative bill last week that would have established deadlines for creating an electronic death registry, an innovation that supporters say is favored by medical professionals and the funeral industry. The article informs that the potential rival of attorney general Eliot Spitzer will be Manhattan Borough president C. Virginia Fields. Meenakshi Srinivasan has been named chair of the city Board of Standards and Appeals, who replaces James Chin.

Reports that despite legislature being passed on $1.6 billion spending and borrowing in state aid for public schools, the bill was vetoed by Governor George E. Pataki, of New York State during the week of April 29th, 1998. Information on the cuts made; Focus of the veto; Comments from Pataki; Reaction of school leaders and legislators.

Reports that as a result of Governor George Pataki's budget vetoes, business-related bills in Albany, New York, will be enacted before the Legislature's scheduled adjournment. Issues which will be voted on; Description of the impact of the vetoes by Pataki; Response of democrats; How the vetoes could impact on the proposed creation of charter schools in New York; Examples of the vetoes.

Reports that New York City Mayor Edward Koch has vetoed an amendment to the city's gay rights law that would have increased the number of buildings allowed to discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation in the area of housing. Permission of discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in buildings where three families reside.

In this article the author discusses the decision of Governor David A. Paterson to veto two bills concerning the promotion of agriculture and allowing public input on hospitals that are intended to be closed in New York. They state that the passage of the bills would lead to help farmers and promote agritourism. They add that the bills would help in giving tourists information about the state's agriculture and to ensure that no one will be left out with regards to receiving health care.

The article reports on the votation made by the Dutchess County Legislature to override County Executive William Steinhaus veto of a faculty contract at Dutchess Community College (DCC) in Poughkeepsie, New York. County lawmakers have voted 19 to 5 to overrule the Steinhaus veto of a new three-year contract for DCC faculty and professional staff. The decision to overthrow the veto initiated by Steinhaus is to encourage more employee benefit employment at DCC.

The article reports on the decision of Governor David A. Paterson to veto a bill that would have extended no-fault insurance benefits to drunk drivers in New York. The Alcohol Exclusion bill allows insurance companies to deny coverage to motorists driving intoxicated or under the influence. The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New York Inc. (IIABNY) praises Paterson on his decision.

The article focuses on the praises and criticisms over the decision of Governor David Paterson to veto a bill for healthcare services in New York. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is criticizing the governor's veto to a bill that would help small business owners obtain basic and affordable health care. Jeannette Jones, chief operating officer (COO) at Benefit Specialists, says the bill is like a band-aid approach which does not offer real solution to the problem.

The article offers the author's comments on veto by New York governor David Paterson on several measures promoted by public-employee unions to sweeten their pension benefits being . According to him, the state's fiscal mess has prompted the governor to take these steps and will ensure that the bad situations are not turned into worse. He suggests that the governor should push to scrap the current public-pension system and start over.

The article focuses on the impact of pedicab regulations on the pedicab industry of New York City. On March 14, 2007 city's mayor Michael R. Bloomberg refused to sign a bill called Intro 331A that was put forward by the City Council and then vetoed it. City's growing pedicab industry will be strangled if this law is enacted. This is because the number of pedicabs would be capped at 325 and electric-assist motors would be banned. With this, New York Police Department (NYPD) will get the power to prohibit pedicabs from certain streets at their will. But Council speaker Christine Quinn said that the City Council will try to override the mayor's veto.

Reports that New York Governor George Pataki has vetoed a New York state bill that will allow personal managers to seek employment for their artist clients. Effect of the bill on the performing arts sector, according to Paul Christie, president of the New York branch of the Screen Actors Guild; Significance of the vetoing of the bill to professional actors.

The article presents information the Uniform Accident and Sickness Provision Law (UPPL), which was vetoed by Governor George Pataki in New York on August 17, 2005. Under the UPPL statute, commonly known as the alcohol exclusion law, insurance companies do not have to pay for treatment of injuries sustained while under the influence of alcohol. This discourages physicians and staff in emergency rooms and hospitals from asking patients about drinking. These physicians miss an opportunity to identify problem drinkers and refer them to treatment. The bill would have allowed insurance companies to sue drunk drivers for the costs of medical care.

The article focuses on an appeal to veto a legislation of plastic-pipe ban in New York State. Representatives form businesses and local government from throughout New York state met in Albany on December 8, 2004 to urge Governor George Pataki to veto legislation that would continue a ban on the use of plastic piping in commercial development. The current ban, enacted three years ago, is set to expire December 31, 2004, but would be extended three more years should the legislation pass and be signed into law by Pataki. The ban is on Polyvinyl Chloride piping used in plumbing. Those supporting passage of the legislation to ban plastic pipe claim it has an impact on the health and safety of firefighters during fires.

Reports on the budget vetoes by Governor George Pataki that slashed funding for Workforce Development Institute (WDI) of American Federation Labor-Congress of Industrial Organization in New York. Reimbursement by WDI of half the tuition costs incurred by teaching assistants who participate in Introduction to Education for Paraeducators; Effect of the vetoes on seven state centers operated by WDI; Failure of a bid to override the vetoes.

Expresses support for the call by the lobbying group Business Council of New York State for economic reforms in the state. Ranking of New York as the least economically free state in the Union; Comparison of New York to Kansas, which ranked first in the ranking; Governor George Pataki's veto on the Legislature's budget reform; Importance of political courage.

The article reports that six new BIDs get closer to winning approval. The Partnership for New York City is asking Governor George Pataki to veto a bill that would require newspaper disclosure of the top 10 investors in newly created or new-to-New York limited partnerships and limited liability companies. The Natural Resources Defense Council, an environmental group with a decidedly liberal reputation, has hired Republican-connected Mercury Public Affairs to develop general strategy and to lobby.

Reports that New York governor George E. Pataki has vetoed the spending plan approved by state lawmakers. Budget proposed by Pataki; Reasons why Pataki vetoed the spending plan; Total budget imbalance in the state.

New York Governor George Pataki had vetoed a state minimum wage bill and the Legislature was considering overriding that veto at press time. The real question before the business community is whether raising the minimum wage would be help or hinder business attraction and retention. Experts contacted by the newspaper "Hudson Valley Business Journal" indicate that it would not make much difference. Some Legislators, including Assembly man Howard Mills, have taken the stance that the only way all states would be on an equal footing in business attraction is for a federally mandated minimum wage.

Offers information on business-related legislations vetoed by the governor of New York State as of July 2004. Automobile leasing/vicarious liability; Empire Zone reform; Procurement lobbying.

Reports on New York governor George Pataki's submission of budget report to the state legislature. Pataki's plan not to approve any tax increases; Negotiations on some type of compromises; Histories on veto overrides.

Comments on the New York Legislature's override of a set vetoes made by Governor Pataki. Efforts of the governor's staff to gain support for the vetoes; Set of legislations vetoed by the governor.

Reports government and business-related developments in Long Island, New York as of May 2001. Failure to override the veto of a bill allowing the construction of a hiring center for day laborers; Request for the amendment of by-laws of General Semiconductor Corp.; Services offered by Verizon Commmunications Inc.

Comments on the move of New York Governor George Pataki to veto the bill which removed a statutory cap on lawyers' contingent fees in medical-malpractice cases. Criticisms on the efforts to have the bill passed in the state legislature; Efforts of the New Yorkers for Civil Justice Reform to lobby for the bill's veto.

The article reports on the decision of New York State Governor George Pataki to veto a bill that would have required a registered nurse (RN) circulator in each operating room (OR) for the entire operation. The reason for the move is cited. Pataki raised his concern that some rural hospitals in upstate New York might not be able to find enough RN. The challenges facing OR in rural hospitals are discussed.

The article focuses on the budget provisions for Medicaid reimbursements being vetoed by Governor George Pataki in New York. The provisions would have increased such reimbursements for emergency room visits and keep pace with expenses. Tiffany Galvin, Pataki spokeswoman stated that they are making effort to achieve a consensus budget that reduces the gaps in the Legislature's budget and protect taxpayers while building on the historic economic progress.

The article discusses the passing of the New York budget on March 31, 2005. New York lawmakers approved the $105 billion spending plan for the fiscal year that starts on April 1, 2005. The budget goes to Republican Governor George Pataki, who has 10 days to exercise his veto powers or sign it. The budget includes $35.8 billion of borrowing authorization over the next five years -- half for the state Metropolitan Transportation Authority and half for highway and bridge projects throughout the state.

Reports on the decision of New York Governor George Pataki to veto the $1.6 billion in borrowing and $235 million in spending that the state legislature has added or altered from his proposed fiscal 2005 budget. Calculation of the expenditures incurred in a year; Statement of the governor regarding the budget; Impact of the proposed budget on the projected budget deficits.