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The state legislature voted to outlaw reusable plastic bags after the single-use plastic-bag ban failed to reduce pollution, noting it increased dramatically.
Currently, the statute of limitations is 12 years for victims aged 18 years and older.
The 1% tax that is distributed to municipalities would be discontinued beginning in 2026
The proposals to end all plastic bags from grocery stores come a decade after the state banned single-use plastic bags
State Sen. Jessica Ramos says she will not introduce legislation allowing Mets owner Steve Cohen to obtain a permit needed for his Queens casino project to go forward.