New York State
Politics
Lee Zeldin has shied away from his anti-abortion stance – but will it sway voters?
According to a new poll released Tuesday, 68% of likely New York voters said they oppose the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade.
New York State
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Charter school super PAC targets state Sens. Robert Jackson, Gustavo Rivera
New Yorkers for a Balanced Albany has spent more than $200,000 so far in three New York City state Senate races.
New York State
Policy
New York City declares state of emergency over monkeypox – what it means
The declaration is largely intended to send a message to the federal government to release additional vaccines more quickly, officials said.
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CPC launches philanthropic campaign, awards $500,000 to nonprofits
Ten organizations received funding to promote environmental justice, racial wealth equity, as well as provide COVID-19 relief resources.
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Politics
In race for 23rd District, Nick Langworthy’s career – and the GOP’s brand – is at stake
The Republican congressional primary for the upstate district has pitted two candidates with similar ideologies and very different styles against each other.
New York State
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In ‘one of the most competitive’ Long Island primaries in recent memory, five candidates vie to replace Tom Suozzi
The Democratic winner will need to defend the 3rd Congressional District Republicans are hoping to flip in November.
Politics
Politics
No IDC NY to back Gustavo Rivera in state Senate District 33
The coalition said it would not support Miguelina Camilo because of her donations to ex-IDC member Marisol Alcantara.
New York State
Policy
Putting the state’s COVID-19 response under a microscope
An independent review by consultants plans to analyze key points of failure – like the state’s nursing home policies.
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Senate Set to Approve Over $50B to Expand Semiconductor Production
Mayors and local leaders hope the subsidies will create more than 1 million jobs nationwide over six years.
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Working Families Party attacks Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney over Affordable Care Act votes in new ad
His campaign said his votes against certain ACA measures were intended to strengthen the legislation.
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DNC 2024 bid could be the ultimate test of Eric Adams’ quest to become the ‘new face of the Democratic Party’
The New York City mayor and Gov. Kathy Hochul courted Democratic National Committee officials on Thursday, casting the Big Apple as the country’s best representation of the Party.
Homelessness
Policy
Here are all the barriers to turning hotels into permanent housing
New legislation was meant to advance conversions of failed hotels into affordable housing, but it won’t be easy or cheap.
News & Politics
Politics
New York state Senate staffers announce unionization effort
About 10% of the 700-some Senate staffers have officially joined the organizing efforts for the New York State Legislative Workers Union.
New York State
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Rep. Grace Meng endorses Robert Zimmerman in 3rd Congressional District
The state’s House delegation is split, since Rep. Tom Suozzi has endorsed Josh Lafazan as his successor.
Campaigns & Elections
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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.
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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
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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.
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