Many state laws take effect on the first day of 2024, including new rules on gun safety, a ban on diversity programs and a curb on telemarketing calls.
Legislation touching on nearly every aspect of life in the state, including wages, health care and education, is going into effect in the coming months.
The huge income gap between rich and poor in Manhattan is the latest sign that the economic recovery from the pandemic has been lopsided in New York City.