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Assemblywoman Amy Paulin's Bill to Combat Human Trafficking Signed into Law

Nov 4, 2026: Assemblywoman Amy Paulin (D-Westchester) announced today that her bill to strengthen protections for victims of human trafficking has been signed into law (Ch. 365 of 2026). The legislation establishes enforceable penalties for lodging facilities that fail to comply with New York's law requiring the posting of information about services available to victims of human trafficking.

Assemblywoman Paulin's human trafficking legislation specifies the penalties for hotels, motels, and other lodging facilities which fail to post information about resources available to trafficking victims. While New York has required such postings since 2018, some facilities have failed to comply, potentially depriving victims of critical information that could help them escape their enslavement.

"Human trafficking festers in the shadows, and every opportunity we have to connect victims with lifesaving resources matters," Paulin said. "These postings can provide a victim with the information they need to seek help and escape exploitation. This legislation helps ensure that lodging facilities comply with the law and do their part in the fight against human trafficking."

State Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton, Senate bill sponsor, said, "Human trafficking is a multi-billion-dollar industry that profits off the exploitation and abuse of vulnerable people, and too often hotels and motels serve as hubs for this activity. Although New York State mandates that hotels post information on services for these victims, not every place complies with this. This new law places penalties on these facilities that are in noncompliance with this law, to ensure that this information is as accessible to people who need it as possible. I am grateful to have worked with Assemblywoman Paulin on this and I am proud to see it signed into law."

"I remain committed to advancing policies that protect vulnerable populations and ensure that all New Yorkers have access to the support they need," Paulin added. "I am proud to see this important bill signed into law and thank Governor Hochul for her leadership to help protect survivors and combat human trafficking across our state."

 

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Bronxville Overview

Bronxville is a quaint village (one square mile) located just 16 miles north of midtown Manhattan (roughly 30 minutes on the train) and has a population of approximately 6,500. It is known as a premier community with an excellent public school (K-12) and easy access to Manhattan. Bronxville offers many amenities including an attractive business district, a hospital (Lawrence Hospital), public paddle and tennis courts, fine dining at local restaurants, two private country clubs and a community library.

While the earliest settlers of Bronxville date back to the first half of the 18th century, the history of the modern suburb of Bronxville began in 1890 when William Van Duzer Lawrence purchased a farm and commissioned the architect, William A. Bates, to design a planned community of houses for well-known artists and professionals that became a thriving art colony. This community, now called Lawrence Park, is listed on the National register of Historic Places and many of the homes still have artists’ studios. A neighborhood association within Lawrence Park called “The Hilltop Association” keeps this heritage alive with art shows and other events for neighbors.

Bronxville offers many charming neighborhoods as well as a variety of living options for residents including single family homes, town houses, cooperatives and condominiums. One of the chief benefits of living in “the village” is that your children can attend the Bronxville School.

The Bronxville postal zone (10708, known as “Bronxville PO”) includes the village of Bronxville as well as the Chester Heights section of Eastchester, parts of Tuckahoe and the Lawrence Park West, Cedar Knolls, Armour Villa and Longvale sections of Yonkers. Many of these areas have their own distinct character. For instance, the Armour Villa section has many historic homes and even has its own newsletter called “The Villa Voice” which reports on neighborhood news.

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