Mixed martial arts will not become legal in New York this year after the State Assembly speaker, Sheldon Silver, said on Monday that a bill to allow it would not come to the floor for a vote. full story ![]()
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver has given new life to the seven-year effort to legalize mixed-martial arts competitions in the state.
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As the Assembly mulls whether to take up the legalization of mixed martial arts this session, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said, “I think we need economic activity, especially in upstate New York.”
nytimes.com (27 days ago)

Earlier this month, the New York State Senate overwhelmingly voted to legalize professional mixed martial arts. The bill must now pass through the Assembly, however, before it may be signed into law. Problem is: for several consecutive years, the bill has been blocked in the Assembly, left to die a slow death, in one committee or another, and denied a floor vote. Most are...
mediaite.com (1 month and 22 days ago)

ALBANY — Score a point for the push to hold cage-match throwdowns in New York — Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver predicted Wednesday that the Legislature will legalize mixed martial arts fighting.
nydailynews.com (2 months and 15 days ago)
ALBANY, N.Y. — Clergy against mixed martial arts are jumping into the New York fight over legalizing the sport and lobbying in Albany against it.A group including a priest and rabbi visiting lawmakers says Tuesday the sensationalized violence of human cage fighting has no place in civilized society.They’re urging New York’s Assembly to continue the ban. The state Senate has...
standard.net (19 days ago)
Clergy jumping into NY mixed martial arts fight The Associated Press Published Apr 30, 2013 12:51PM MDT Albany, N.Y. • Clergy against mixed martial arts are jumping into the New York fight over legalizing the sport and lobbying in Albany against it. A group including a priest and rabbi visiting lawmakers says Tuesday the sensationalized violence of human cage fighting has no...
sltrib.com (20 days ago)
Clergy, faith leaders and Democratic Assembly members Tuesday called on lawmakers to uphold the state ban against mixed-martial arts.
lohud.com (19 days ago)
Canadian Medical Association president Anna Reid is warning MPs about the dangers of legitimizing mixed martial arts bouts.
cbc.ca (1 month and 3 days ago)
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - Connecticut lawmakers are considering a proposal to legalize mixed martial arts competitions.
boston.com (13 days ago)
Connecticut lawmakers are considering a proposal to legalize mixed martial arts competitions.
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