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Ask the experts: What does the George Santos expulsion mean for GOP politics?
We asked consultants to weigh in on the fallout from the former representative’s lies.
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Hochul on Suozzi: ‘It was in his interest to make sure that conversation went well’
The governor commented on the hardball meeting with the wannabe congressman Wednesday at an unrelated press conference.
Heard Around Town
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On Long Island, party affiliation is a very loose signifier
Democrats running on the Republican line, Republicans running on the Democratic line. It’s whatever!
Immigration
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Mayor Adams: Requiring pre-approval of migrant contracts ‘defies logic’
The Adams administration lashed out at Brad Lander after the city comptroller stripped City Hall of its power to enter into emergency contracts.
Politics
Politics
Jeff Aubry announces retirement, endorses Larinda Hooks
The longtime Queens lawmaker became a leading criminal justice reform advocate and the voice of the Assembly.
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Progressives speak up for Bowman after Latimer files
AOC and others supported Bowman ahead of an all-but-certain campaign announcement from George Latimer.
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Brad Schwartz to challenge state Sen. Jack Martins on Long Island
Schwartz ran unsuccessfully for the seat in 2018 but is now ready to make another attempt.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: New York can’t afford to turn down $1 billion a year
Legalizing mobile sports betting brought the state nearly $1 billion. Legalizing online gambling and the online state lottery could bring in another $1 billion.
Albany Agenda
Politics
After his expulsion from Congress, George Santos goes on the warpath
His posts have targeted Reps. Mike Lawler, Nicole Malliotakis and Nick LaLota.
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The 2023 New York State Top 50 Lobbyists
Government relations pros guiding the Empire State.
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Personality
Mike Lawler responds to George Santos’ expulsion
Lawler represents a district bordering Santos’ and tried unsuccessfully to get him kicked out of Congress last month. Now, he’s looking ahead to a post-Santos future.
Politics
Politics
George Santos expelled from Congress
The lying Long Island representative was ousted Friday, becoming only the sixth person in the nation’s history to be expelled.
Kathy Hochul
Policy
DC 37 to Hochul: Sign the Grieving Families Act
In a new letter, the state’s largest public sector union is calling on the governor to approve changes to the state’s nearly 180-year-old wrongful death law
Housing
Policy
Hochul confirms she won’t pursue suburban housing mandates in ‘an election year’
The Democratic New York governor is leading efforts to regain suburban House seats that flipped in 2022.
Policy
Policy
Climate advocates to rally for NY HEAT Act
The law would limit what low-income residents pay for utilities and get rid of a subsidy for new gas hookups.
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Opinion: Here's how to get the state to actually work for the frontline feeding sector
These three steps can improve how well Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program and Nourish New York grants help feed hungry New Yorkers.
Policy
Politics
New York’s top court upholds state gun laws – for now
The Court of Appeals rejected Second Amendment challenges to the state’s gun laws on procedural grounds, but both sides of the gun control debate expect more lawsuits to be filed.
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Who’s running in NY-17 in 2024?
Incumbent Republican Rep. Mike Lawler is in national Democrats’ crosshairs, but he’s pulled off impressive victories more than once.
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Politics
Election integrity advocates sue to stop use of touch screen voting machines in New York
The state Board of Elections approved the machines over opposition earlier this year.
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Politics