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COVID-19: NY Announces $20,000 Fine For Promoter Of Long Island Concert COVID-19: NY Announces $20,000 Fine For Promoter Of Long Island Concert
Covid-19: NY Announces $20,000 Fine For Promoter Of Long Island Concert The promoter of a summer concert that drew thousands of people amid the COVID-19 pandemic has been fined $20,000 by the state. The Department of Health has charged "In the Know Experiences," the concert promoter of the July concert held on Long Island in the Hamptons, featuring the band the Chainsmokers with violating the Public Health Law and is seeking the $20,000 in fines for holding a non-essential gathering and failure to enforce mask-wearing. On Saturday, July 25, "In the Know Experiences" held the "Safe and Sound Concert Series" featuring the Chainsmokers at Nova's Ark Project in Wat…

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by Joe Lombardi
Politics
COVID-19: Local Governments Can Now Be Fined $10K A Day At Virus Hotspots In NY COVID-19: Local Governments Can Now Be Fined $10K A Day At Virus Hotspots In NY
Covid-19: Local Governments Can Now Be Fined $10K A Day At Virus Hotspots In NY Local governments at New York COVID hotspots can now be fined up to $10,000 a day if they failed to enforce compliance with the state's pandemic protocols.  Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Friday, Oct. 2 that the Commissioner of Health Dr. Howard Zucker is sending send an order to COVID hotspot local governments establishing a framework for reporting their enforcement activities. The letter also states specific consequences for failure to enforce the State Department of Health emergency regulations and the Cuomo's executive orders related to social distancing, mask compliance, and capac…

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by Joe Lombardi
Schools
COVID-19: Large Gathering 'May Have Done Enough To Shut Down Campus,' Syracuse University Says COVID-19: Large Gathering 'May Have Done Enough To Shut Down Campus,' Syracuse University Says
Covid-19: Large Gathering 'May Have Done Enough To Shut Down Campus,' Syracuse University Says A large gathering of first-year students at Syracuse University in violation of the school’s COVID-19 guidelines could lead to a campus shutdown, officials said. On Wednesday, Aug. 19, the crowd of more than 100 students were documented failing to socially distance themselves or wear face coverings on the school’s quad. The University’s COVID-19 rules don’t permit gatherings of more than 25 or more people, all of whom are directed to physically distance and wear face coverings. On Thursday, Aug. 20, Syracuse officials responded with a statement vowing to track down the students who were ca…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
New York Expands Marijuana Decriminalization After Bid To Legalize Pot Fails New York Expands Marijuana Decriminalization After Bid To Legalize Pot Fails
New York Expands Marijuana Decriminalization After Bid To Legalize Pot Fails Marijuana has not been legalized in New York -- but soon it will no longer be a crime if you are a possession of smaller amounts. State Senators approved legislation late Thursday, June 20 to decriminalize its use.  The new law could eventually clear marijuana conviction records for tens of thousands of people and make future violations for possessing small amounts of weed punishable by a $50 fine. Senate Democratic leaders said the legislation aims to address racial disparities in antiquated marijuana drug laws.  "Communities of color have borne the brunt of New York State’s ma…

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by Jon Craig