New York State
Politics
Gov. Kathy Hochul has issued her first vetoes
Nine bills targeting a recurring issue around local school funding have become targets of gubernatorial rejection.
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Hochul’s first 45 days and de Blasio scrutinized
Rounding up the week’s latest political news.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul has had a heck of a New York honeymoon
The new governor gave herself a month and a half to remake the Second Floor of the state Capitol – but the real tests are yet to come.
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Which Cuomo loyalists were booted from office – and which ones remain?
During Gov. Kathy Hochul’s first 45 days in office, she promised to remove the former governor’s allies from state government.
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Hempstead staffers alleged Bruce Blakeman used them as personal chauffeurs
The Republican Nassau County executive candidate was also accused in 2017 of retaliating against an aide.
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State Sen. Luis Sepúlveda expected to chair a committee again
The Bronx Democrat is once again a member in good standing despite ongoing questions about alleged domestic violence.
Bill de Blasio
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Why de Blasio will run for governor … and why he won’t
What’s on the mayor’s mind as he plans his next move
Campaigns & Elections
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The Nassau County GOP bets on bail reform paranoia in a key race this November
A race for district attorney may serve as a preview of New York Republicans’ 2022 chances statewide.
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Vax mandate kicks in and the race for governor kicks off
Rounding up the week’s political news.
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These NY politicos lost their elections and then ended up with some pretty fancy jobs
You win some, you lose some, you get appointed to some.
Energy & Environment
Policy
Schumer faces pressure over climate change
Advocates want to create a polluters climate fund, but a similar measure can’t even pass in New York.
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Progressives praise appointment of Dr. Mary Bassett to head DOH
The new state health commissioner has a lot of experience and many fans on the political left.
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The rise of Latinos in the New York City Council
New members bring the council more in line with the city’s population.
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Breaking News
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State health commissioner to step down
Howard Zucker will remain in his role until a replacement is named, Gov. Kathy Hochul said Thursday.
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So, about that Cuomo impeachment report
New York Assembly members are in the dark about exactly when the public will get to review their chamber’s investigation – or lack thereof.
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State inspector general resigns
Letizia Tagliafierro has left the job without explanation amid criticisms over an ethics investigation
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Backlash grows over Hochul DFS nominee
Some progressives say Adrienne Harris is too cozy with the industries she would oversee as superintendent of the Department of Financial Services.
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How Brian Benjamin will be tested as lieutenant governor
Kathy Hochul outlined an expansive portfolio for her newly sworn-in number two.
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