LIVINGSTON COUNTY – A potential change to Livingston County law could correct a small discrepancy in the earnings of Livingston County's 911 center from the sale of mobile devices with monthly plans compared to devices with pre-paid service. The way it stands now, Livingston County collects 30 cents for its 911 Center as an 'emergency communications surcharge' when anyone buys a cell phone with a recurring monthly bill in the County. The … [Read more...]
NYS Bill Could Allow the Elderly to Testify by Recording Against Abusers
NYLON – The New York State Senate has passed a bill to make it easier for victims of elder abuse to provide testimony in criminal proceedings against their abusers. According to a press release from Senator Patrick Gallivan, the bill, if signed into law, would allow witnesses age 75 or older to be examined conditionally in order to preserve their testimony for future use in criminal court proceedings. “We have a responsibility to protect … [Read more...]
NYS Senate Republicans Reveal Tax Cut Plan
NYLON – Members of the New York State Senate Republican Majority have revealed the first part of their one-house budget proposal and broad-based tax cut plan that is intended to cut taxes for the middle class, seniors, and small businesses. According to a press release from Senator Patrick Gallivan, the plan creates a new 25 percent rate reduction for middle class taxpayers, new tax savings with the goal of preventing seniors from leaving New … [Read more...]