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Albany Agenda
Policy
Confusion, legal questions surround ranked choice voting effort in city of Albany
Ranked choice, but no primaries? Albany Dems and progressives are teaming up to defeat a proposal that would end them.
News & Politics
Politics
With Glick retiring, what will become of PRRIA?
Opponents of the packaging reduction bill see an opening to pass a (watered-down) version of it next year.
Politics
Politics
When the state Capitol’s empty, what do lobbyists do?
Lobbyists keep up with the times and clients on the fundraising and golf circuit.
2026 New York gubernatorial election
Politics
Partisan rift deepens over NY immigration law
As Hochul moves to enact a law limiting local cooperation with ICE, her opponent Blakeman said he’d end “sanctuary state” policies.
2026 New York state elections
Politics
Voters may have been caught on camera for years in Fulton County town
The BOE’s investigating courtroom cameras in Broadalbin left on during the June 23 primary.
2026 congressional midterm elections
Politics
Cutting satire: Pro-circumcision Constantino campaign flyers are fake
A satirical artist based in Washington County is photoshopping NY-21 flyers of candidate Anthony Constantino that are getting the attention of North Country voters.
Politics
Policy
With progressive momentum on their side, tenant advocates see hope for the REST Act next session
On the heels of the primaries, is there more of an appetite upstate for rent stabilization?
2026 New York state elections
Politics
Lefties didn’t just win state legislative races – incumbents lost big
With Trump in office, Democrats are demanding that someone – anyone – just do something.
Politics
Politics
NY-21 Republicans choose Constantino, stand with Trump
And Rep. Elise Stefanik finally endorsed Sticker Mule CEO Anthony Constantino to succeed her in Congress.
New York State
Personality
Dr. James McDonald is Hochul’s first line of defense
The state health commissioner has to navigate a politicized medical landscape and multiple Trump administration probes while a gubernatorial election looms.
2026 congressional midterm elections
Politics
The bitter NY-21 primary highlights a fractured GOP
Republican voters in the North Country must decide between backing establishment Assembly Member Robert Smullen and President Donald Trump’s pick, Sticker Mule CEO Anthony Constantino.
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City & Sports
Politics
In case you didn’t know, Kathy Hochul really loves the Bills
Her hometown team is a core part of the governor’s political identity.
City & Sports
Politics
Blakeman to attend Game 3 of NBA Finals with Trump
The Republican gubernatorial candidate plans to cheer on the Knicks at MSG with the president – and Mayor Zohran Mamdani has tickets to the game too.
Albany Agenda
Updated
Policy
What did and didn't get done in Albany’s last week of session
A very late spending plan meant lawmakers’ post-budget work all needed to happen in the final week of the legislative year.
Policy
Policy
State leaders stand ready for a redistricting rumble
State Senate Deputy Majority Leader Mike Gianaris said lawmakers could vote on the amendment as soon as Wednesday.
Policy
Policy
Will a remedy bill for sex-abuse cases stall in the Assembly again?
State senators have passed a legislative fix to prevent cases filed under the Child Victims and Adult Survivors acts from getting tossed on technicalities for two years in a row.
2026 congressional midterm elections
Politics
Pro-veterans PAC launches $1M ad spend to boost Conley in NY-17
VoteVets also commissioned a poll as Cait Conley and Beth Davidson vie to challenge Rep. Mike Lawler in the purple seat.
Budget
Updated
Policy
Here’s what’s in the FY 27 New York state budget
Months late, packed with policy, an election-year special.
News & Politics
Politics
Trump takes aim at Hochul and Jeffries at Lawler campaign event
It was the first time a sitting president campaigned in Rockland County since President Gerald Ford visited in 1976.
New York State
Policy
State Dems move to quickly advance upstate rent control bill
With days to spare in Albany – and primaries just around the corner – lawmakers have to choose their affordability measures wisely.
