Melanie's Law was signed by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday, broadening the scope of orders of protection in the state, ...
A deadly loophole in New York domestic violence law has finally been closed. Gov. Kathy Hochul signed “Melanie’s Law” — which ...
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a law Monday expanding legal protections for family members of domestic violence ...
The new law, named after Melanie Chianese, will expand domestic violence protections to all include all adults linked to the ...
No parent ever wishes to outlive their children. Cheryl Chianese-Cavalli has been living that reality since her 29-year-old daughter, Melanie Chianese, was killed in 2022. Chianese-Cavalli's ex ...
Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation Monday expanding legal protections in domestic violence cases, marking a significant ...
The law’s namesake — Melanie Chianese, 29 — was murdered in 2022 by the abusive ex-boyfriend of her mother Cheryl Chianese-Cavalli, who had requested orders of protection for herself and her ...
A bill pushed by state Sen. Michelle Hinchey that expands protections for victims of domestic violence and their families has ...
A bill that expands protections for victims of domestic violence and their families has been signed into law. Gov. Kathy ...