Monthly Archives: May 2012

Laws for a Better Summer

Posted on May 30, 2012 by OrenS

With city schools shutting their doors for the summer, many parents and city residents are concerned about what New York’s youth will be doing with their spare time. A look at legislative bill tracking will reveal a lot of bills … Continue reading →

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Cyber Bullying and Other Online Regulations

Posted on May 21, 2012 by OrenS

With the increase in bullying related news stories around the country, many schools are implementing anti-bully policies. These policies go beyond school yard taunts and extends to cyber harassment on sites like Facebook and MySpace. Other bills in the legislature … Continue reading →

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New York City Police Procedure

Posted on May 14, 2012 by OrenS

New York City, along with many other big cities around America, is enjoying some of the lowest crime rates since crime statistics were recorded. Although this is a welcome change from the 1980s and early 1990s when crime was high, … Continue reading →

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Laws Protecting the Developmentally Disabled

Posted on May 7, 2012 by OrenS

Last year the New York Times released an article harshly criticizing the State of New York for not better caring for its developmentally disabled citizens. This is not the first time the state has been caught in a scandal regarding … Continue reading →

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