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Politics

Lawmakers open up about being abused as children

They’re hoping to spread the word about the Child Victims Act’s one-year “look-back” period.

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Policy

Verizon sues Rochester over telecom regulations

The tech company argues Rochester’s regulations for installing telecom equipment violate federal law.

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Politics

IDC? NBD. Savino and Carlucci’s solid session

Despite their past allegiance to the Independent Democratic Conference, its two former members still in the state Senate – Diane Savino and David Carlucci – aren’t just surviving in the new Democratic-dominated era; they’re thriving.

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Policy

Gillibrand’s climate plan ignores cities

The environmental justice component of U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand’s climate change plan is focused on rural communities. Released a week after a record-breaking heat wave gripped New York City, why is she ignoring urban communities?

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Policy

Insurance is going to be huge next session

You haven’t heard the last of single-payer and the Scaffold Law.

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Opinion

How Heastie and Stewart-Cousins compare to the cartoon ‘Wonder Twins’

The Assembly speaker says their legislative relationship is like that of a fictional 1970s-era superhero duo.

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Politics

The demise of ‘three men in a room’

These days, Andrea Stewart-Cousins says everyone gets a seat at the table.

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Policy

What the 2019 session means for your insurance rates

Sweeping state laws are shaking up the industry – and customers may feel the impact.

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Personality

Picking up where Héctor Figueroa left off

Kyle Bragg, the new 32BJ president, reflects on Amazon, upcoming elections and advocating for workers.

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Personality

New room, new rules

Three men in a room once ruled with an iron fist. Heastie and Stewart-Cousins are trying something different.

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Politics

Celebrating the 2019 Albany 40 Under 40

Photos of City & State’s gala recognizing the latest crop of rising stars in the state capital.

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Policy

Gillibrand’s plan to connect rural America

The senator from New York wants to spend $60 billion to help bridge the digital divide.

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Politics

Progressive? Better not like shopping!

Want to prove your progressive allegiance? Kiss your Amazon Prime account goodbye.

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Politics

Celebrating the Pride Power 100

A look at City & State’s gala recognizing 100 LGBTQ leaders in New York.