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Telemarketers will no longer be allowed to make calls during a 'State of Emergency' in NYS

The governor's office says open lines of communication are crucial to getting emergency information out to the public during a State of Emergency.

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation that prohibits telemarketers from knowingly making unsolicited sales calls to individuals during a State of Emergency in New York State.

The governor's office says open lines of communication are crucial to getting emergency information out ot the public during a State of Emergency.

"On a good day telemarketer calls are a nuisance - during times of emergency they can impede residents' ability to get the information they need to stay safe," Governor Cuomo said in a released statement. "By signing this measure into law, we will help ensure New Yorkers receive potentially life-saving notifications in real time, creating a safer Empire State for all." 

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