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Sarcone hit with ethics complaint after retaliating against Times Union
Reinvent Albany, Demand Progress Education Fund and Freedom of the Press Foundation filed a complaint against Sarcone, the top federal prosecutor in northern New York.
Policy
Policy
NY missed out on nearly $500 million by not switching seniors to Medicare
A new report from state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli found that New York kept thousands of Medicare-eligible seniors on Medicaid plans, costing the state $485 million.
Albany Agenda
Policy
Will Hochul’s focus on redistricting fight distract from state governance?
“I assure you, my capacity for an expansive range of topics is enormous,” the governor told reporters.
Personality
Personality
Antonio Delgado explains why he’s running for governor
An interview with the lieutenant governor who’s challenging his boss
Policy
Policy
Kingston tenants owed rent refunds face obstacles when trying to collect
The city’s Rent Guidelines Board ordered that stabilized rents be lowered, but few tenants have been able to receive compensation after being overcharged.
Upstate
Personality
Exit interview: Billy Jones reflects on political polarization
“It's not the same political environment that I started out with,” the North Country Democrat said.
News & Politics
Politics
New Yorkers favor rent stabilization and social housing to solve housing crisis, new poll shows
The poll from Housing Justice for All and Data for Progress found New Yorkers would be more likely to vote for candidates who back tenant protection measures.
News & Politics
Politics
Hochul open to disbanding Independent Redistricting Commission
At a press conference with Texas Democrats, the governor said she was “tired of fighting this fight with my hand tied behind my back.”
News & Politics
Politics
Medicaid cuts may worsen state’s nursing shortage
Rural hospital networks could be hit especially hard by changes to Medicaid access and eligibility.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Westchester Dems chair: Maloney is not running for NY-17
Are the rumors about former Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney just baloney?
Policy
Policy
DOH and PPL identify fraud in previous home care program
The company said that there will be fewer opportunities for fraud following a controversial switch to a single fiscal intermediary.
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Cannabis
Policy
OCM informs cannabis dispensaries they must relocate further away from schools
The state Office of Cannabis Management previously granted licenses to the dispensaries because it miscalculated how near they were to local schools.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Sarahana Shrestha is building a progressive movement in the Hudson Valley
The growth of left-wing politics isn’t limited to New York City.
New York State
Policy
Federal cuts leave New York with $750 million budget gap
State Budget Director Blake Washington said the state can’t tax its way out of this problem.
New York State
Politics
Ritchie Torres will not run for governor
Torres had flirted with a run against Gov. Kathy Hochul but decided against it after Zohran Mamdani won the Democratic mayoral primary.
News & Politics
Politics
Lawler holds final town halls as he considers gubernatorial run
The swing district Republican faced less hostility from the crowd at his more recent town halls, held in more GOP-friendly areas of his district.
News & Politics
Politics
Mamdani primary win showcases political power of tenants
The Tenant Bloc, launched earlier this year, backed mayoral candidates like Zohran Mamdani who called for a rent freeze. Now, it's looking ahead to 2026.
2026 New York gubernatorial election
Politics
Stefanik raises millions for to-be-announced run for governor after Mamdani primary victory
Rep. Elise Stefanik plans to launch her campaign for governor soon.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Applyrs wins landslide victory in Albany mayoral primary
Backed by both progressives and the Albany Democratic establishment, City Auditor Dorcey Applyrs beat businessman Dan Cerutti by 24 points.
News & Politics
Politics
Sean Ryan dominates Democratic mayoral primary in Buffalo
Acting Mayor Chris Scanlon could still run as an independent, but state Sen. Sean Ryan is the favorite to win in November – and candidates are lining up to replace him in the state Senate.
