New York State
Policy
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s remaining legislative priorities: Bills on guns and abortion
With just five days left in the session, there’s a lot of dealmaking left to be done by the governor and state lawmakers.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Peoples-Stokes: I’m disappointed in how America allows racism to continue
The Assembly majority leader discusses the aftermath of the Buffalo mass shooting and impact on her community.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Security fears persist about New York’s potential use of electronic voting machines
The state Legislature could vote to ban the devices before the state Board of Elections approves them for use.
Policy
Policy
Advocates cheer as Assembly moves to approve Adult Survivors Act
A spokesman for Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie made the abrupt announcement, delivering a late session victory for those advocating on behalf of victims of sexual abuse.
New York State
Politics
Did the court’s draft maps sufficiently preserve communities of interest?
Some legislators and groups called the new districts unconstitutional in submitted testimony. It’s unclear how their feedback will affect the final lines.
Policy
Policy
Hochul proposes new gun laws, social media crackdowns after mass shooting
The governor announced a series of measures meant to address the spread of white supremacy online and strengthen gun control laws in New York.
Policy
Policy
Election reform legislation moves forward in New York
The state Senate recently passed a series of bills aiming at cleaning up the state’s voting systems.
News & Politics
Politics
Biden visits Buffalo after mass shooting to comfort a grief-stricken city
The president called the attack “domestic terrorism” in a speech and met with the families of the victims.
Policy
Policy
Police could have used New York’s Red Flag law to stop the Buffalo shooting suspect
New York State Police said they did not file for a protection order under the law after they were called to the accused shooter’s school, where they reportedly investigated a “murder-suicide” threat he made.
New York State
Politics
New York lawmakers mourn Buffalo mass shooting deaths, demand action on white supremacy
State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins said that any GOP official who perpetuates the racist ideology that apparently fueled the shooter is not fit to serve.
New York State
Politics
Draft house maps released by special master
The map seems to spell bad news for New York Democrats, who could have more competitive general elections than ever.
New York State
Politics
A timeline on New York’s chaotic redistricting process
Keep track of the various legal battles and ever-changing election schedule.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Debating the impacts of bail reform
State Sen. Michael Gianaris, Assembly Member Latrice Walker and former Queens prosecutor James Quinn discussed law changes at John Jay College of Criminal Justice Friday.
New York State
Policy
What could still get passed in the New York legislative session?
Protections for tenants, survivors of sexual assault and formerly incarcerated people are all being considered. Eric Adams’ control of New York City schools also hangs in the balance.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Is it 1994 again?
History usually repeats itself and recent polling in New York state points to a worsening political climate for Democrats, including Gov. Kathy Hochul.
New York State
Policy
Voting rights legislation advances in New York
Lawmakers want to expand language access and create a statewide election database among other reforms.
New York State
Politics
Judge upholds Assembly lines in redistricting challenge, June primary to proceed
Steuben County Judge Patrick McAllister ruled on Wednesday that there was not enough time to redraw the Assembly lines ahead of the scheduled primary election date.
Labor
Policy
New York construction industry ‘flaggers’ allege rampant wage theft
Black and Latino nonunion flaggers on public construction projects report being paid just a third of wages they’re legally entitled to.
Abortion
Policy
Hochul dedicates $35 million in state money for abortion access
As the Supreme Court moves toward reversing Roe v. Wade, the governor is working to make New York an access state.
Abortion
Policy