Teresa Priolo

6 days ago | fox5ny.com | Jacob Flanagan |Teresa Priolo

A whistleblower’s video exposing the abuse of an autistic teenager at a well-known autism center in New York has led to criminal charges—and inspired a father to create an AI-based solution to protect vulnerable individuals from future harm. What we know: Late last year, a whistle-blower released a shocking video of a caregiver at the Anderson Center for Autism near Poughkeepsie assaulting an autistic teenage boy.

2 weeks ago | fox5ny.com | Teresa Priolo

A proposed ordinance in Summit, New Jersey has sparked backlash over concerns that it would effectively criminalize homelessness. The proposal would fine or jail individuals for sleeping, camping, or storing personal items in public spaces, even though the city only reports a small unhoused population. What we know: Summit city officials are considering an ordinance that would ban sleeping, camping, or storing personal belongings in public spaces.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Teresa Priolo

NEW JERSEY - A proposed ordinance in Summit, New Jersey has sparked backlash over concerns that it would effectively criminalize homelessness. The proposal would fine or jail individuals for sleeping, camping, or storing personal items in public spaces, even though the city only reports a small unhoused population. What we knowSummit city officials are considering an ordinance that would ban sleeping, camping, or storing personal belongings in public spaces.

2 weeks ago | fox5ny.com | Teresa Priolo |Jacob Flanagan

Beginning April 1, New York City will begin enforcing fines for non-compliance with its citywide composting program. The initiative, which was expanded across all five boroughs last October, requires the separation of food scraps and food-soiled paper into a dedicated compost bin. However, landlords and property managers are pushing back, saying they will be responsible for compliance without the power to enforce the law among their tenants.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Teresa Priolo

The BriefNYC will begin enforcing fines for composting violations starting April 1, requiring residents to separate food scraps and soiled paper into designated bins. Landlords say the new law is unfair, arguing they can’t control tenant behavior but are still liable for violations. Fines can be issued even if tenants are at fault, leading to concerns from property owners who feel powerless to enforce compliance.