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aubanelyesterday at 9:01 PM2 repliesview on HN

Probably a great decision, but why/how can it be decided at a local level by a mayor, instead of a federal level?


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woodruffwyesterday at 9:08 PM

I don’t think it would be a federal concern, but a state one.

However, in this case it’s because NYC law is typically allowed under NY state law to be stronger (but not weaker) than any corresponding state law.

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ezfeyesterday at 9:08 PM

why: because the federal level is not doing it

how: by declaring it a law in that area

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