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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Senate Deputy Minority Leader Joseph Griffo talks with Senate Minority Leader John Flanagan in the Senate Chamber at the state Capitol.
Interviews & Profiles
Filling in for John Flanagan
Upstate Republican Joseph Griffo discusses his stint as acting GOP Senate leader.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
Personality
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The New York State Senate.
New York State
How the state Senate GOP is picking its legislative battles
Republican votes are helping Democrats pad their margins – but not on immigration and abortion.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
News & Politics
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Roger Stone leaves the federal courthouse following his arrest for lying to Congress and obstructing the special counsel's Russia investigation.
Personality
Roger Stone’s New York intrigues
The ‘malevolent Forrest Gump’ has never strayed far from his home state.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
Personality
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo signs voting reform legislation flanked by Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul (left), Assemblyman Charles Lavine, state Senators Zellnor Myrie and James Sanders Jr., and Ben Stiller.
New York State
New state senators aim for early wins with old legislation
Sponsoring bills give freshmen lawmakers something to show voters later on.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
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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New York State
Meet all the new state lawmakers
Albany welcomes 39 new legislators between both chambers.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS, ZACH WILLIAMS
News & Politics
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New York State Capitol.
Meet the new New York State Assembly members
Speaking to each new lawmaker about their top priorities.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS, ZACH WILLIAMS
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The New York State Senate.
Meet the new New York State Senate members
Speaking to each new lawmaker about their top priorities.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS, ZACH WILLIAMS
Power List Gallery
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Andrew Cuomo 2019 budget address
New York State
Is New York prepared for a fiscal disaster?
Why a recession or federal cuts could throw Cuomo’s budget into disarray.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
News & Politics
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