alt Hacker NewsProbably 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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woodruffw • yesterday 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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ezfe • yesterday 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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Any jurisdiction can pass a law unless there's a law against doing so.
For example, you couldn't do this in Massachusetts. A city would first have to petition the state for a new law allowing the city to pass such a local law.