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This week, New York Attorney General Letitia James released proposed rules for New York's SAFE for Kids Act, which Gov. Kathy Hochul previously signed into law to curb addictive features on social media for minors.

The law requires social media companies to restrict algorithmically personalized feeds and nighttime notifications for users under the age of 18 unless a parent opts out on behalf of their kid.

Lawmakers argued the feeds are tied to youth anxiety, depression and other mental health issues.

The laws outlined by James' office explain which companies must comply with the law and the standards to determine a user's age and parental consent.

NEW YORK (PIX11) — Dozens of survivors of sexual abuse rallied in front of City Hall, demanding immediate passage of a city council bill that would allow them to pursue legal action against people and institutions they say violated them sexually

Arrorney Jerry Block told the group, “A vote on bill 1297 is urgently needed by hundreds of survivors of sexual violence in New York City.”

A state court decision blocks legal action for incidents prior to 2022. That prompted a Bronx Judge to recently toss out 400 sexual abuse lawsuits.

City Council member Brooks Powers Council said, “Survivors deserve more than sympathy they deserve accountability. They deserve a chance to hold abusers and institutions responsible.”

A number of those taking part in the rally claim they were abused during their younger years while in the city-run Youth Detention Center.