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After Santos bombshell, politicos have one question: Where was the oppo?
The Long Island Congress member-elect allegedly made up his entire resume. No one noticed
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New York lawmakers most likely giving themselves a raise this week
The $20,000 salary bump would come with rules limiting how much money lawmakers can make with their side hustles.
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The new state lawmakers in the 2023 legislative session
It’s a majority-Republican first-term class. One of them chose a military helicopter for a Patronus, and they believe in free will over fate.
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What’s on the agenda for the 2023 legislative session in New York?
Everyone’s talking about housing – and still fighting over bail.
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Tenants’ rights advocates and lawmakers tout legislative agenda
Activists, elected officials and tenants rallied outside the governor’s Manhattan office to launch their legislative campaign to protect renters.
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City & State’s Responsible 100 event celebrates New York’s most outstanding leaders
The event gathered notable figures from government and business, as well as the nonprofit and academic communities who are working at the forefront of the corporate social responsibility movement.
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State lawmakers renew push for free school meals
In letters sent to Gov. Kathy Hochul this week, state lawmakers are calling for funding in the state budget for free school meals statewide.
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Opinion: Congress’ last chance to feed hungry kids
New York’s congressional delegation should seize the moment to restore lapsed aid programs, pull kids out of poverty and put food on the table for millions of our neighbors across the state.
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A guide to the most powerful state Legislative committees
What are the various committees in the state Senate and Assembly? How do they work?
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Eric Adams promises 500k more homes and state AG’s office rocked by sexual harassment scandal
Rounding up the week’s political news.
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Personality
Kyle Bragg: The 32BJ president’s exit interview
The union leader discusses his decision to step down and his many years of service to the labor movement.
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New York recommends masking again. Will mask-weary schools comply?
The state health and education departments issued guidance in line with the CDC following an uptick in respiratory illnesses and COVID-19.
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Port Authority head promotes a ‘big role’ for biometrics at airports
Executive Director Rick Cotton said that customers should be able to opt in to programs that use biometric technology like facial recognition.
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Opinion: Funding safety net hospitals must be a priority in next legislative session
With budget season approaching, Albany should prioritize creating a sustainable and equitable payment structure for these institutions.
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City & State summit discusses technology in government and push for modernization
Key issues addressed were adopting consumer-centric practices, streamlining services and data centralization.
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The 3 nominees progressives won’t tolerate on New York’s highest court
A coalition of dozens of activist and advocacy groups has united to promote three candidates, oppose another three candidates and reserve judgment on a seventh.
Politics
Politics
New York senators sign onto their staffers’ unionization effort
The New York State Legislative Workers United circulated a letter of solidarity among their bosses in the state Senate, garnering bipartisan support.
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