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Suozzi calls Florida’s 'Don’t Say Gay' law 'reasonable'
Asked on a conservative radio talk show about the controversial law, Rep. Tom Suozzi leaned into right-wing talking points about not wanting teachers discussing sexual orientation and gender identity.
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Assembly member looks to change state law to get Brian Benjamin off the ballot
Amy Paulin says a candidate should be able to decline a ballot line if they resign from office.
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Opinion: Many vulnerable New Yorkers lose in Hochul’s first state budget
There’s still time to cancel a prescription drug benefit carve out from New York’s Medicaid managed care program designed by the governor’s predecessor.
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Who will Hochul appoint as lieutenant governor?
Inside the governor’s search for her new No. 2 – who probably can’t serve for long.
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Benjamin’s resignation makes LG race the one to watch
Diana Reyna and Ana Maria Archila are both seeing their chances improve dramatically.
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Hochul addresses Benjamin resignation: “It was very unfortunate”
The governor has made moves to protect herself from the political fallout from the downfall of her former lieutenant governor, who has pleaded not guilty to federal corruption charges.
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Some notable details from the federal indictment of Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin
Brian Benjamin has pleaded not guilty to all charges outlined in the 23-page document.
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Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin resigns following federal indictment
The Harlem Democrat pleaded not guilty Tuesday to multiple corruption charges related to his 2021 campaign for New York City comptroller.
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Brian Benjamin’s ethical controversies
The lieutenant governor has been accused of stretching the rules as a state senator and candidate for New York City comptroller.
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Calls grow for Brian Benjamin’s resignation following arrest
The lieutenant governor turned himself in on Tuesday and was later indicted on five counts related to a campaign finance bribery scheme.
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There aren’t any good options for getting Brian Benjamin off the primary ballot
Gov. Kathy Hochul chose him, and despite his recent indictment, she’s sort of stuck with him now.
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Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin arrested
Prosecutors say he was involved in a bribery conspiracy as a state senator.
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After passing a late state budget, Democrats of all types blow off steam at Caucus Weekend
The final state budget exacerbated tensions within the party that followed them to their annual gathering in Albany.
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After passing a late state budget, Democrats of all types blow off steam at Caucus Weekend
The final state budget exacerbated tensions within the party that followed them to their annual gathering in Albany.
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Democrat, WFP, whatever: Hochul’s on board with fusion voting musical chairs
The governor expressed support for the plan to create an separate third party to give Democrats another line on the ballot in November.
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LG drama, a budget drop and gerrymanders with sticking power
Rounding up the week’s political news.
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Big Ugly release signals state budget season is (finally) ending
Albany Democrats are still voting on budget bills one week past the April 1 deadline.
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How did Hochul’s first budget come together? By design, we don’t have a clue.
The governor conducted the process in the typical opaque Albany fashion, despite promises to shed light on the inner workings of government.
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What’s in or out of the 2022 state budget?
Albany Democrats are getting ready to vote on their final budget bills.
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