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Test your knowledge of New York state politics before the 2022 legislative session begins
The upcoming year will feature fights on criminal justice reforms, climate change, the Buffalo Bills and more.
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Niou officially launches Senate bid, prompting socialist candidate to run for Assembly instead
The DSA-backed legislative hopeful Illapa Sairitupac has announced his candidacy to replace outgoing Assembly Member Yuh-Line Niou in a competitive June 2022 primary.
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The Democrats (not) running for New York attorney general
With Letitia James’ reentry, this race is getting less and less competitive.
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Former Gov. Cuomo ordered to hand over millions made off of pandemic book
A state ethics panel voted Tuesday that Cuomo must turn the money in to the state Attorney General’s office within 30 days.
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The not-so-shortlist to replace Assembly Member Richard Gottfried
At least eight candidates are in the mix to replace the longest serving legislator in state history – just one day after he announced his retirement.
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Assembly Member Richard Gottfried announces retirement
The Manhattan Democrat has served longer than any other state lawmaker in history.
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Local Republican leaders say they won’t enforce Hochul’s mask mandate
The backlash follows some right-wing-fueled confusion about the rule, which took effect on Monday.
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James drops out, mask mandates return and Malatras resigns
Rounding up the week’s political news
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Sources: Assembly Member Yuh-Line Niou is challenging state Sen. Brian Kavanagh
A primary against the relatively moderate incumbent Kavanagh could become one of the most high-profile races of 2022.
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In Eric Adams’ administration, cryptocurrency industry sees an opening
With regulatory powers at the state and federal levels, engaging other levels of government remains a challenge.
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What the leader of the SUNY Student Assembly thinks about Jim Malatras
Bradley Hershenson says students are ready to help lead efforts to find a new chancellor at a pivotal time for public colleges.
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Five things to know about SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras
The embattled university leader has a long history as the quintessential loyalist to ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
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Hochul vetoed a bill to create an office advocating for utility consumers
Gov. Kathy Hochul argues the office would be redundant because the state already protects utility consumers, but consumer advocates say otherwise.
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Jim Malatras keeping his job – for now
The embattled SUNY chancellor has important allies as he resists calls to resign over his involvement in alleged nefariousness by ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
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County officials call on Hochul to support increased wages for home care workers
40 offices for the aging across the state sent a letter to Gov. Hochul asking she help pass the Fair Pay for Home Care Act
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Five key takeaways from the new Siena College poll
Voters have mixed thoughts about 2022 gubernatorial candidates and what elected leaders should be focused on next year.
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Good cause eviction has momentum leading into 2022
Coming off of local successes, housing advocates are hoping to score a major statewide tenant protection victory.
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Criminal justice reformers want to go beyond bail
While Republicans ran and won on fears over crime, Democrats are set to push parole and sentencing changes next year.
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Gov. Hochul announces new financial assistance program for homeowners
New York is the first state in the country to receive the federal funding.
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