The law is the set of rules that governs society and establishes rights and responsibilities. The creation of laws is a complex process that begins with elected representatives hearing and responding to the needs and concerns of their constituents. During the legislative process, bills can be amended to change their original proposals, and once passed by the Council they may be signed into law by the Mayor or vetoed. If the Mayor vetoes a bill, the Council has 30 days to override the veto, and the bill becomes law. The creation of laws, both federal and state, reflects democratic principles and provides the public with a means to engage in government.
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This bill would require City agencies to provide employees and job applicants with information about federal and New York State student loan forgiveness programs. It would also amend the City’s data breach notification requirements to make them more consistent with New York State law and to add a requirement that entities notify the NYPD when they experience a cyber incident involving private identifying information.
The City’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection is amending its rules to implement Local Law 128 of 2021, which allows businesses, rather than individuals, to hold newsstand licenses. The Department is also adding rules to clarify certain application procedures and siting requirements for newsstands, and to amend penalties for violations of the City’s laws and rules.
This bill amends the City’s rules governing third-party food delivery services by requiring companies to comply with the same regulations as other businesses, and to register their vehicles and obtain a permit for each vehicle. The City is also establishing an online database of licensed third-party food delivery services, and requiring that the providers report certain information to DCWP. The rules are expected to take effect in March 2024.