New York State
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James drops out, mask mandates return and Malatras resigns
Rounding up the week’s political news
Campaigns & Elections
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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.
New York State
Politics
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.
New York State
Politics
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.
New York State
Policy
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.
Energy & Environment
Policy
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.
Politics
Politics
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.
Health Care
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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
Politics
Politics
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.
Policy
Policy
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.
Criminal Justice
Policy
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.
Housing
Policy
Gov. Hochul announces new financial assistance program for homeowners
New York is the first state in the country to receive the federal funding.
Energy & Environment
Policy
Will New York Democrats push a progressive climate agenda this session?
The state needs to wean itself off fossil fuels, but lawmakers disagree about how – and how quickly – to do that.
New York State
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With an X-factor in Hochul, Albany faces some new math
The governor has several carrots – and sticks – to offer in the annual budget talks with the Legislature.
Health Care
Policy
How will NY schools handle omicron?
Gov. Kathy Hochul said remote learning is not on the table for now.
Health Care
Policy
Five omicron cases detected in New York
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the discoveries on Thursday evening.
Politics
Politics
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo under federal investigation into sexual harassment allegations
The probe was made public on Thursday through the release of a state contract.
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