New York State Senate
Campaigns & Elections
Socialist Alana Sivin plans to challenge Brian Kavanagh for state Senate
She’s one of many progressive challengers expected in the 2022 cycle.
New York State
Rochester’s newly united legislative delegation
Five new members of the state Senate and Assembly have passed bills in Albany while avoiding the divisions of local politics.
New York City
State lawmakers wrap up and Adams’ residence called into question
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York State
Bills to watch in the final week of the 2021 legislative session
A lot of big proposals remain up in the air as June 10 approaches.
New York State
It sure is hard to watch Assembly committee meetings online
City & State recorded them on a busy day this week to help Speaker Carl Heastie up his digital game.
Zellnor Myrie
Zellnor Myrie wants to give NY a clean slate
The state Senator spoke to City & State about why he’s pushing to automatically seal and expunge the records of formerly incarcerated individuals.
New York State
Savino to introduce bill allowing gig workers to unionize
While some lawmakers approve of the compromise legislation, there’s not much time left in the session to pass it.
Budget
Legislation to watch in the final weeks of the 2021 session
A dozen outstanding bills remain on criminal justice reforms, single-payer health care and more.
New York State
State legislative Dems say goodbye to more of the governor’s directives
You don’t have to worry about “Cuomo chips” anymore.
New York Health Act
Progressives are enlisting businesses in support of New York Health Act
A successful single-payer system would give employees of small businesses more access to health care.
New York State
NY Legislature moves to make COVID-19 workplace rules permanent
Just when the Heroes Act takes effect depends on Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Rachel May
Rachel May, a different kind of upstate Democrat
The IDC-slaying state senator is showing that you don’t have to be a moderate to win.
Budget
Budget vote exposes Democratic divisions
Some moderates voted against the revenue bill, while Democratic Socialists changed their vote at the last minute.
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Interviews & Profiles
Shelley Mayer: Show me the education money
The state Senate education chair says new federal money should supplement, not replace, state funding.
New York State
Where Democrats draw the line
Will the party defer to the Independent Redistricting Commission, or use its supermajorities to try to retain control of Congress?
New York State
New state lawmakers from Rochester spearhead policing reform
Elected officials take on mental health crisis response, police residency requirements and qualified immunity after Daniel Prude decision.
alessandra biaggi
One woman who could bring down Gov. Andrew Cuomo
No matter what happens to the governor, state Sen. Alessandra Biaggi will likely play a big role.
Personality
3 things to know about Velmanette Montgomery’s legacy
The longtime lawmaker broke barriers for women and Black people alike in the halls of state power.
Andrew Cuomo
The backlash to the Cuomo backlash has begun
Some political countercurrents are helping Gov. Andrew Cuomo weather the nursing home political storm.
Andrew Cuomo
