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Elizabeth Crowley raises over $500,000 in campaign for state Senate
She more than tripled the haul of her socialist competitor, Kristen Gonzalez.
News & Politics
Politics
Hochul and Adams shift away from fearful gun violence rhetoric
Both have recently attributed their anti-gun violence efforts to a decrease in shootings, but stats show gun crimes continue to exceed pre-pandemic levels.
Politics
Politics
Allegedly fraudulent petitions cost Lee Zeldin a third ballot line in November
The state Board of Elections invalidated the Republican and Conservative gubernatorial nominee’s petitions to also appear on the Independence Party line.
New York State
Politics
New York’s new ethics agency is still taking shape
The Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government will be tasked with policing public officials. But lawmakers are still the ones appointing them.
Gun Control
Politics
Carl Paladino attacks gun ban on private property in lawsuit against New York’s concealed carry law
Paladino, a Republican candidate for Congress, filed a federal lawsuit against the newly enacted law on Monday.
New York State
Policy
Janet DiFiore’s resignation comes at a pivotal time in New York’s fight against conservative Supreme Court
Gov. Kathy Hochul will choose a new judge to lead the state’s highest court, which could be tasked with making determinations on consequential issues, including abortion and gun control.
New York State
Politics
New York’s top judge to step down
Janet DiFiore, a Cuomo appointee, said she would resign at the end of August.
New York State
Policy
Takeaways from JCOPE’s 2021 New York lobbying report
Lobbying spending reached almost $293 million in 2021, according to a new report from the Joint Commission on Public Ethics. The hospital association, United Teachers and Doordash were among top clients.
Gun Control
Policy
Here’s how New York’s concealed carry law is ‘vulnerable’ to litigation
The U.S. Supreme Court’s historic ruling sought to eliminate subjectivity from the licensing standards, but the state’s counter rules introduce new requirements that could be open to interpretation by licensing agencies.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
How New York’s highest court has veered right
A new four-judge bloc has consistently voted together in the most recent term, impacting criminal defendants, workers and people suing police
Policy
Policy
How New York’s highest court has veered right
A new four-judge bloc has consistently voted together in the most recent term, impacting criminal defendants, workers and people suing police.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Jerry Nadler endorsed by 1199SEIU in competitive race against Carolyn Maloney
The backing of the powerful healthcare workers’ union further solidifies Nadler as the progressive pick in the race.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
In race for governor, Zeldin walks a fine line between Trump and moderates
After playing heavily to his Trump GOP base in the primary, Rep. Lee Zeldin now must balance that base with anti-Trump moderates if he wants to win.
New York State
Policy
Hochul signs climate bills, but advocates want more
As time runs out to meet the state’s climate goals, activists say both the governor and lawmakers can act with more urgency
Policy
Policy
Here’s how New York’s revised concealed carry law will set new limitations on guns
The legislation signed into law Friday mandates training courses for concealed carry license holders, prohibits guns in Times Square and sets firearm storage requirements.
New York State
Policy
New York lawmakers address abortion, gun restrictions during sleep-deprived extraordinary session
The Legislature took steps toward amending the state constitution to protect abortion rights and enacting adjusted gun restrictions after two pivotal Supreme Court rulings.
Gun Control
Policy
As gun laws change in New York, enforcement agencies expect chaos
Police in New York are seeing a surge in requests from gun owners for concealed carry permission following the Supreme Court ruling, but new laws from the state Legislature will likely complicate the process.
New York State
Politics
Progressives down – but not out – after a tough primary night
The WFP and DSA lost many of their races, but are looking for silver linings.
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