New York State Assembly

New York Sen. Alessandra Biaggi presides over a public hearing on sexual harassment in the workplace,

New York State

Five takeaways from Albany’s sexual harassment hearing

State lawmakers question the federal and state standards in place.

By MAGGIE GARRED

News & Politics

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Assemblyman Joseph Lentol in the Assembly Chamber at the Capitol in Albany

Technology

Will Albany pass any legislation to regulate Airbnb?

Assemblyman Joseph Lentol is taking another shot with his Airbnb-backed bill.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

Policy

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Criminal Justice

Criminal justice reforms up next ahead of Caucus Weekend

Democratic state lawmakers tackle bail, parole in coming days.

By JEFF COLTIN

Policy

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The Million Dollar staircase in Albanys capitol

New York State

Democratic state legislators’ constitutional moves

A slate of proposed amendments aim to update the state’s antiquated constitution.

By ZACH WILLIAMS

News & Politics

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New York State

New York state Legislature’s top outside earners

The state senators and Assembly members who stand to lose the most under the outside income cap.

By REBECCA C. LEWIS, ALYSSA SIMS, CHRISTINA SAINT LOUIS

News & Politics

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Interviews & Profiles

Back to school with Steve Israel

The former congressman is confronting our volatile political era with a new politics institute at Cornell.

By JON LENTZ

Personality

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Ask the Experts

Which new Democratic laws will make the biggest difference in Albany?

Experts weigh in on the most politically significant legislation, which bills could backfire, and the biggest spending fights.

By JON LENTZ

News & Politics

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Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie speaks during a ceremony commemorating the signing of Reproductive Health Act legislation.

New York State

In Democratic Albany, property tax cap is a rare disconnect

Proposal making it permanent gives the chamber some leverage in budget talks.

By ZACH WILLIAMS

News & Politics

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Gov. Andrew Cuomo signs the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act into law.

This Week’s Headlines

Albany action, MTA madness and (un)popular presidential contenders

Rounding up the week's political news.

By REBECCA C. LEWIS

News & Politics

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Gov. Andrew Cuomo laughing with Assemblyman David Weprin and state Sen. James Tedisco at his joint State of the State and budget address.

New York State

Think lawmakers have a say in the state budget? Think again.

How Cuomo amassed even more control over the state’s multibillion-dollar spending plan.

By ZACH WILLIAMS

News & Politics

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