The proposal cites health and accessibility concerns and could override local paper straw mandates statewide if passed.

Last week, my wife, Sally, and I dropped the kids at a friend's house and headed to Shelter Island for a night at the Pridwin Hotel and Cottages. (I recommend it.) We had cocktails before dinner at ...

Proposed legislation would set guidelines for local government rules involving the materials used for drinking straws and ...

The bill would preempt local governments from enacting single-use plastic bans without adding environmental requirements for ...