Expands service of process to the department of state in the city of New York.
Provides that arbitration awards in consumer and employment disputes, where the arbitration is conducted pursuant to a contract, shall include all issues in dispute and the arbitrator's findings of fact and conclusions of law.
Excludes from state income tax up to $10,200 of unemployment compensation benefits earned by a resident of the state.
Directs telecommunications and cable corporations to provide call center service assistance from centers located within the state and such corporations' service areas; includes a list of what services must be provided.
Eliminates the MTA's exemption from environmental quality review standards established by article 8 of the environmental conservation law.
Prohibits the taking of zoo, petting zoo, carnival or circus animals; provides that violations shall be punishable by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars nor more than two thousand dollars.
Relates to certificates of registration for entities that manufacture or assemble zero emissions vehicles and have no franchised motor vehicle dealers in New York.
Authorizes the vacating of an arbitration award on the basis of arbitrator disregard of the law.
Imposes penalties for non-compliance of DHCR orders by owners of multiple dwelling units; provides a fine of $5,000 for each instance of non-compliance.
Relates to renewal of a lease under the stabilization code promulgated by the real estate industry stabilization association; defines demolish.
