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March 3, 2025 DIVERSE, CITYWIDE COALITION LAUNCHES TO SUPPORT NECESSARY AND REASONABLE CHANGES TO DISCOVERY LAWS “New Yorkers for Fair and Just Discovery Laws” Calls on Legislature to Pass Gov. Hochul’s Proposed Amendments to Keep Us Safe, Prevent Recidivism While...
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Melissa O’Connor has added crime fighter to her duties as a business leader. O’Connor has been targeting retail theft by advocating for several state laws that increase security measures, provide violence prevention trainings and offer tax credits for retail business...
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Melissa O’Connor grew up in and around the halls of the state Capitol. Her father was the longtime chief of staff for State Sen. Frank Padavan, and she remembers visiting her father on late nights during legislative sessions. O’Connor’s original plan was to get an...
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Members of Retail Council of New York State’s Safety Group 493 to Receive 50% Dividend Eligible members will get a portion of workers’ compensation insurance premium returned ALBANY, NY — The Retail Council of New York State reports that eligible members of its...
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Substantial crowds at local malls and shopping plazas are expected on ‘Black Friday,’ traditionally one of the busiest shopping days of the year. One of the busiest places will be at Eastview Mall in Victor, and General Manager Mike Kauffman said that even if the...
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Winner to receive a $1,000 top prize The Retail Council of New York State invites retail stores across New York to spread holiday cheer and enter its second annual statewide window display contest. The contest will be posted on social media channels with an...
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Times Union July 2, 2024 For Kathryn and Richard Busse, owners of Silver Fox Gift Shop in Cooperstown, helping customers find the perfect keepsake to remember their time in town has been their mission since 2008. But with the advent of online shopping, remaining...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 31, 2024 CONTACT: Valerie Best | 347.861.4754 | vbest@nysenate.gov Senator James Skoufis (D-Orange County) joined with Melissa O’Connor of the Retail Council of New York State, Town of Wallkill Police Chief Robert Hertman, and Town of...
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Mid Hudson News May 31, 2024 TOWN OF WALLKILL – The state has enacted a number of anti-retail theft measures in the recently adopted budget and they are aimed at reducing the rising instances of shoplifting. Senator James Skoufis outlined those measures while at the...
