laws

It is illegal for restaurants in Erie County to charge you extra for using a credit card if it is not posted.

A major reason the government discourages the destruction or defacing of money is because it requires money to produce more money.

In an effort to crack down on homeless encampments, the Village of Herkimer has banned sleeping on public properties.

We've all heard about crazy laws here in New York State that are on the books, but are rarely, if ever, enforced. I've found 16 of them here that people swear on their children - are real, but I can't find a single reference to back them up. To be fair, some of these should should be real.

"Happy hour" has a rather surprising origin story that dates back to the 1800s, but it's still illegal in these states.

Learn about New York's cell phone use laws while driving and find out if you can get a ticket simply for holding your cell phone behind the wheel.

There are towns in Western New York that do NOT allow alcohol AT ALL, at any time. Alcohol is banned in these dry towns in New York State.

Not wearing shoes could land you in big trouble in some states.

Not only is owning a bear dangerous, but it is also expensive when you realize how much they eat.

It is illegal to serve this in bars in New York State.

There are some new laws for 2024 that both renters and landlords should know in New York State. There are a lot of laws when it comes to renting real estate and both parties should know what could benefit them and also keep them safe.

Many states have specific rules on what roadkill you can claim. One of those states has made it completely illegal to take home animals you find along the road.