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Zellnor Myrie may run for mayor on legislative record
The state senator has focused on criminal justice and election reforms in Albany.
Albany Agenda
Policy
Judge tosses abortion rights measure from November ballot
Democrats had been pushing the state constitutional amendment that would protect abortion rights and other civil rights
News & Politics
Politics
Lee Zeldin sees warning signs for women’s sports in ERA
At the state Capitol, conservatives gathered to focus on a culture war talking point that’s not included in the proposed constitutional amendment.
Albany Agenda
Politics
Zinerman says DSA-backed challenger lives outside district
Assembly Member Stefani Zinerman’s allies have sought to portray DSA-endorsed challenger Eon Huntley as an outsider and recently hosted an anti-DSA town hall.
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Politics
New York state Legislature 2024 races to watch
Here are some of the challenges, swing districts and open seats to keep an eye on.
Albany Agenda
Policy
What’s in and out of the state budget
The state Legislature finished approving the state’s $237 billion state budget on Saturday.
Heard Around Town
Policy
Sorry to harsh the vibe, but all is not well in New York cannabis
Weed farmers, left out of the state budget, fear they won’t survive.
Albany Agenda
Politics
Bill drafting system hacked as lawmakers hash out late budget
The cyber attack occurred early Wednesday morning.
Education
Policy
Will New York start requiring students to fill out the FAFSA form?
Some state lawmakers say it’ll help more low-income students attend college.
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New York State
Politics
Hochul announces the framework of a budget deal
The spending plan isn’t done, but the governor took a victory lap after getting closer to an agreement with legislative leaders.
Albany Agenda
Policy
Gounardes: Working Families Tax Credit ‘still very much on the table’
The New York Immigration Coalition is backing the tax break.
Albany Agenda
Politics
NAACP Legal Defense Fund backs ‘good cause’ eviction bill
The civil rights organization joined with dozens of Democratic elected officials to oppose attempts to weaken the tenant protection legislation.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
‘Everybody’s watching:’ Brian Kavanagh talks housing and the NY budget
The Senate Housing Committee chair said he “certainly doesn’t need pressure” to find a compromise on housing.
New York State
Policy
Going down the mayoral control study rabbit hole
The state Education Department’s big report recommends a commission to evaluate mayoral control of New York City schools.
Albany Agenda
Policy
Housing activists balk at watered down ‘good cause’ eviction proposal
Gov. Kathy Hochul could agree to a deal that differs significantly from the original bill.
Albany Agenda
Politics
With the passage of April 11 extender, solar eclipse triumphs over state budget
It was a race to see which happened first, and New York lost.
New York State
Politics
Exclusive: Bowman gets fundraising back on track in tough congressional primary
His seven-figure haul could provide a boost after a poll had him trailing by 17 points.
Albany Agenda
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