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Hochul says she is open to decriminalizing sex work
Advocates for two competing bills are vying for the new governor’s attention on the controversial issue.
News & Politics
NYC progressives fundraise for India Walton
Three upcoming events aim to help the Buffalo Democratic mayoral candidate build up her warchest.
Politics
State health commissioner to step down
Howard Zucker will remain in his role until a replacement is named, Gov. Kathy Hochul said Thursday.
Politics
So, about that Cuomo impeachment report
New York Assembly members are in the dark about exactly when the public will get to review their chamber’s investigation – or lack thereof.
Policy
Redistricting is on the ballot again in November. Here’s what voters will be considering.
A ballot amendment would change the state constitution and tweak the redistricting process.
Interviews & Profiles
Karines Reyes on powering up the NY Hero Act
In a Q&A, the Assembly member talked about how much easier it’s been to work with Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Policy
Hundreds of bills await Hochul’s signature. Here are 10 that will help define her leadership early on.
Which bills the new governor approves – and which she vetoes – will tell us how serious she is about climate change, government transparency and more.
Interviews & Profiles
India Walton still has a general election to win, and Buffalo’s elite aren’t making it easy
Byron Brown will not be on the ballot, but not for lack of pulling strings.
Power 100
The Western New York Power 100
The movers and shakers in Buffalo, Rochester and the surrounding region.
This Week's Headline
Dueling redistricting maps and a crisis at Rikers
Rounding up the week’s political news.
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State inspector general resigns
Letizia Tagliafierro has left the job without explanation amid criticisms over an ethics investigation
Policy
The Buffalo Bills owners want a new stadium, and taxpayers might help them pay for it
The NFL team is a Western New York treasure, and critics say the owners are exploiting that to help pay for the $1.4 billion project.
Labor
The worker shortages plaguing the public sector
There are a variety of reasons New York is struggling to maintain essential services.
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Takeaways from New York’s (competing!) redistricting draft maps
Failing to find common ground, the Independent Redistricting Commission released different plans along partisan lines.
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Hochul sets new agenda for abortion rights in NY
It includes an education campaign, but no additional legislation yet.
Interviews & Profiles
Andrew Giuliani is banking on name recognition in a long shot run for governor
The former mayor’s son may have worked for Trump, but that might not be enough for GOP voters.
Marijuana
Industrial hemp promises sustainable solutions for New York, but will anyone buy in?
The industry in its “innovation stage” is eyeing Gov. Kathy Hochul for support.
Energy & Environment
Cornell’s ag program solves farmers’ toughest problems
The leading research institution also helps with workforce development and technological issues.
This Week's Headline
A new LG in town as storm recovery continues
Rounding up the week’s political news.
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