John Bonacic
New York State
Will Albany pass any legislation to regulate Airbnb?
Assemblyman Joseph Lentol is taking another shot with his Airbnb-backed bill.
Zellnor Myrie
New state senators aim for early wins with old legislation
Sponsoring bills give freshmen New York lawmakers early "wins."
Diane Savino
Labor looks to Albany to protect workers
Lawmakers eye public works reform, elevator safety and farmworkers’ rights.
Antonio Delgado
Riding congressional coattails to the state Senate
Candidates on both side of the aisle could benefit from surges in voter turnout inspired by congressional races
New York State
The big issues being left unresolved in Albany
New York's legislative session will end without resolution for many hot topics.
New York State
State Legislature targets revenge porn, passes other uncontroversial bills
As New York's legislative session winds down some small measures squeak through.
Albany
Why nothing is happening in Albany
Although there is still time for the legislative session to heat up, especially since voting will likely go late into the night on Tuesday, many in Albany are not expecting any surprises. The relative calm is due to the fact that Republicans control the state Senate but lack the majority needed to pass bills.
New York State
Sports betting FAQ
Everything you need to know about sports betting in New York and the legislative push to legalize it.
Gary Pretlow
Lawmakers hedging their bets on sports gambling legislation
New York lawmakers weigh in on the likelihood of tackling legalized sports betting before the end of session.
New York State Senate
Gun control bill targeting ‘extreme risks’ advances in state Senate
State Sen. Brian Kavanagh forced a vote on S1733a at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. The bill would allow judges to issue temporary orders prohibiting someone from buying or possessing a gun.
Dov Hikind
Upcoming vacancies in the New York state Legislature
A host of forthcoming retirements will put some GOP seats in play
John DeFrancisco
Retiring state senators a threat to Republican majority
The just-announced plans of state Sens. Kathy Marchione, John DeFrancisco and John Bonacic to step down give Republicans more reason to worry about their place in Albany
John DeFrancisco
John DeFrancisco, the underdog
State Sen. John DeFrancisco: The underdog
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John Bonacic
Who are the longest-serving state Legislature committee chairs?
Some New York Assembly and Senate committees have had the same leadership for decades.
Andrew Cuomo
Spotlight on casinos
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Gary Pretlow
