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Seatbelt laws have been on the books for years, but now legislators are looking to the backseat buckles.

A lawmaker is equating cell phones with guns, drugs, and alcohol as he proposes a ban on the devices for anyone under the age of 21.

Telemarketers will have to ask if you want to be on the list.

New York legislators are currently hearing testimony about a proposed ban on tackle football for kids 12 and under.

Have you ever walked into someone who was too distracted by texting to see you coming? New legislation could make that illegal.

Oneida County leaders have proposed an Animal Abuse Registry that would track those convicted of animal abuse.

Plastic shopping bags are everywhere, but, if legislators get their way - they'll be banned in New York.

New proposed legislation could make robocalls a thing of the past in New York State.

A new law being proposed in New York would allow kids to get vaccinated without their parent's consent if they're 14 or older.

As part of his proposed New York State budget, Governor Cuomo is proposing important safety measures for school buses.

One of the many new laws going into effect in New York is a ban on single-use Styrofoam in New York City. Should CNY pass a similar law?

Get ready to turn your clocks back an hour as Daylight Saving Time comes to an end - but this could be the last year you need to do it.