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Gounardes wants moratorium on sale of AI chatbot-enabled kids’ toys
After passing the RAISE Act, state Sen. Andrew Gounardes is drafting regulation aimed at keeping ChatGPT out of teddy bears.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Goyle gets national South Asian support for comptroller bid
Rep. Pramila Jayapal is the latest to endorse, but NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani hasn’t weighed in on the race yet.
Budget
Politics
Hochul and Mamdani are all smiles, despite disagreement on taxes
The girls are NOT fighting.
Health Care
Politics
Hochul says federal Medicaid probe won’t impact health care coverage
The governor isn’t concerned a federal investigation and imminent lawsuit related to the state’s Medicaid decisions will hurt its chances to receive a key waiver from the Trump administration.
News & Politics
Politics
Majority of New Yorkers want to tax the rich in NYC
An even larger majority of New York City residents want to raise income taxes on millionaires in the city, according to a new Siena poll.
Energy & Environment
Policy
Activists dispute Hochul’s claims about cost of complying with climate law
A new report highlights potential benefits of a cap-and-invest program, including energy rebates for millions of households.
Policy
Policy
Clergy oppose Hochul’s car insurance reforms
Over a dozen clergy members signed onto a letter urging legislative leaders to reject the governor’s proposals they say would harm members of their parishes.
News & Politics
Politics
The specter of the outside income cap looms over state legislative retirements
Not every state lawmaker has a large salary outside the Legislature, but several who are leaving do.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Battleground New York is back and ready to spend $6M on Democrats
The super PAC backed by labor unions is focusing on NY-1, among other House races.
Energy & Environment
Policy
Climate law mandates could cost New Yorkers $4,000 in higher energy bills, state analysis shows
The New York State Energy and Development Authority sent a memo to Gov. Kathy Hochul warning about the costs of complying with the state’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.
Policy
Policy
Hochul budget director hints at rolling back state’s climate law
Blake Washington, the governor’s top budget adviser, called the current energy transition benchmarks “own goals” as they place financial burdens on New Yorkers
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New York State
Politics
An Albany exodus of retiring state lawmakers
A dozen lawmakers from both parties and both legislative chambers have said they won’t seek reelection this year
Policy
Policy
Socialists take aim at commercial rent
Two of the democratic socialists in the state Legislature are taking up the longtime fight for commercial rent stabilization in New York City.
Personality
Personality
Steven Raga is ready to rumble
The second-term Assembly member has entered the race for state Senate in western Queens, pitting him against the DSA choice for the seat.
2026 New York state elections
Politics
Diana Ayala files to run against Eddie Gibbs for his Assembly seat
The former New York City Council member is challenging the beleaguered Assembly member.
News & Politics
Politics
Labor considers ditching Ramos, sources say
After 1199SEIU endorsed state Senate Labor Committee chair Jessica Ramos’ primary challenger, other major unions are quietly weighing whether to follow suit.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Brad Lander is ‘holds barred’ against Dan Goldman amid redistricting fight
The former NYC Comptroller stopped by a redistricting panel over Caucus Weekend as the fate of his congressional bid could hang another mid-decade reapportionment.
Immigration
Policy
Hochul’s immigration bill is timed just to Trump. Should it go further?
Lawmakers at Caucus Weekend discussed extending and expanding a proposal to limit cooperation with ICE.
Policy
Policy
New York wants your help in its war against regulatory red tape
Gov. Kathy Hochul is launching a new initiative to seek input from people impacted by onerous or outdated rules.
2026 New York gubernatorial election
Politics
State GOP formally designates Blakeman as nominee for governor
But even Republicans acknowledged that Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s gubernatorial bid faces long odds.
