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Brace yourselves, veto watchers: Hochul calls up nearly 100 bills
Here’s what we know about what Gov. Kathy Hochul might do.
New York State
Politics
Members of Congress join the fight to pass parole reform in New York
Fair and Timely Parole as well as Elder Parole have languished in the state Legislature, but momentum for the bills is building.
New York State
Politics
Adem Bunkeddeko launches state comptroller bid with novel trust fund plan
The former congressional candidate wants to use the powerful office to kick-start savings for every newborn in the state.
New York City
Politics
Three of a kind: All NYC casino proposals recommended to Gaming Commission
After years of bureaucracy and local approvals, an end is in sight to finally license a slate of downstate casinos.
Personality
Personality
Andrew Cuomo was inevitable – until he wasn’t
Former Govs. Andrew Cuomo and Mario Cuomo were central to political life in New York for five decades. Now, the Cuomo era might be over.
News & Politics
Politics
Council members call for investigation into Brooklyn Defender Services
The union representing public defenders has accused Brooklyn Defender Services of attempted union-busting.
New York State
Personality
Gov. Kathy Hochul, gearing up for reelection, is ready to ‘fight like hell’
She’s taking on Trump, Stefanik, Delgado – and running the Empire State.
2026 congressional midterm elections
Politics
Public defender and DSA organizer challenges Ritchie Torres
Dalourny Nemorin says that Rep. Ritchie Torres is focused more on his donors than serving his constituents
News & Politics
Politics
Hochul and Mamdani play nice at Somos
The governor and New York City mayor-elect projected unity in Puerto Rico last week, but they couldn’t completely paper over ideological cracks.
News & Politics
Politics
Poll shows young voters would back Avilés over Goldman in NY-10
The poll from Stand Up Action also found that City Council Member Alexa Avilés is largely unknown in the 10th Congressional District.
Energy & Environment
Policy
Pipeline advancement riles Somos progressives
The state Department of Environmental Conservation greenlit the controversial NESE project.
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News & Politics
Politics
Rep. Elise Stefanik paints dire picture of NY in gubernatorial campaign launch
The Republican announced her campaign for governor in a new video that heavily featured New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.
Albany Agenda
Politics
Hochul hits the campaign trail
Gov. Kathy Hochul traveled from Buffalo to NYC to stump for Democrats and ballot proposals ahead of tomorrow’s election.
Policy
Policy
New poll shows that taxing the rich is very popular
The prospect of increasing taxes on New York’s wealthiest has gained new steam amid Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral campaign in New York City.
Policy
Policy
Oh SNAP: Hochul funds food pantries, but not food assistance benefits
The state announced over $100 million in emergency food assistance, but it won’t spend the $650 million necessary to backfill federal funding for food stamps for November.
News & Politics
Politics
Judge assigned to redistricting case has deep ties to Hochul, Stewart-Cousins
Justice Jeffrey Pearlman served both state Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Gov. Kathy Hochul before joining the bench
Immigration
Policy
Hochul ‘tabletopping’ strategies to combat ICE
Gov. Kathy Hochul said she has spoken with Illinois governor JB Pritzker about how Chicago has responded to the president’s immigrant crackdown
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Chief Judge Rowan Wilson is never bored
The top jurist on the state Court of Appeals and head of the state’s judiciary branch is taking on the many challenges of the state’s vast court system.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Politics
Cuomo under fire after apparent Islamophobic comment
The former governor appeared to agree that Zohran Mamdani would cheer “another 9/11,” but insisted that wasn’t what he meant
News & Politics
Politics
Assembly Member Deborah Glick, first out gay NY state legislator, won’t seek reelection
After 35 years in office, Glick announced that she would retire at the end of her current term next year.
