New York State
Politics
Alessandra Biaggi congressional run tests the progressive mood on the Long Island Sound
The progressive legislator has announced a campaign to replace centrist Tom Suozzi in a new district that includes parts of her current state Senate district.
Politics
Politics
How redistricting litigation could mess with the June primaries in New York
The process to get candidates on the ballot depends on the courts, the state Legislature and Republican-inspired irony.
Politics
Politics
New York congressional redistricting is the ultimate Rorschach test
Albany Democrats have been very artful with the shapes of new districts across the Empire State.
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Politics
Kathy Hochul’s Penn Station plan faces another roadblock
The city planning commission is the latest group to cast doubt on the governor’s revised proposal.
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Politics
How a Republican lawsuit against Democrat-led redistricting could play out in court
The lawsuit will likely hinge on a 2014 constitutional amendment aimed at preventing partisan gerrymandering.
Politics
Politics
How will new legislative districts impact New York’s DSA?
It’s a mixed bag for democratic socialists running to be in the state Legislature.
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It’s official: One-party rule by New York Democrats is not going anywhere
New lines for the state Senate and Assembly allow the legislative supermajorities to protect themselves for the next decade.
Politics
Politics
Takeaways from the new redistricting proposals for New York state Senate and Assembly
Albany Democrats stand to gain a lot in the decennial process expected to conclude this week.
Politics
Politics
Republicans rage over tough congressional redistricting
The GOP is crying foul on new congressional lines, but their chances of getting them overturned are close to zero.
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Politics
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis is (probably) screwed
The new congressional district maps could have a Democrat representing Staten Island again.
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Politics
How Democrats could benefit from getting more Republican voters through redistricting
Albany mapmakers are moving GOP voters into some solid blue districts to boost their chances of holding their slim majority in Congress.
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Gianaris denies gerrymandering in New York congressional map
Despite new congressional lines that clearly benefit Democrats, the state Senate’s No. 2 stands by the map.
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Advocacy groups say Albany Democrats not acting so democratic
Public access to lawmakers has been restricted lately due to COVID-19 and efficiency efforts.
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What comes next for redistricting as final vote looms next week
Albany Democrats are getting ready to unveil new legislative and congressional lines that could help them in the 2022 elections.
Health Care
Policy
New York lawmakers look to expand access to health care for undocumented immigrants
“Coverage for All” passed the Assembly Health Committee this week as New York revisits access to care in the pandemic’s third year.
Health Care
Policy
New York’s landmark water testing law hinges on the state Health Department
The law leaves key decisions to an agency with a history of dragging its feet on implementing water quality legislation.
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Sheldon Silver’s legacy as one of the most notorious “three men in a room”
Silver’s 2015 corruption trial marked the beginning of a cultural shift in Albany that took down his younger counterpart, Andrew Cuomo.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Recent shootings test Kathy Hochul’s cooperative approach to governing
The governor is leaning on a new task force on out-of-state guns to reduce crime and avoid conflict with fellow Democrats.
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State Senate approves Adrienne Harris for new state financial regulator
Some progressives have said the new commissioner of the Department of Financial Services is too business friendly to properly oversee the state finance and insurance industries.
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