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New York State
Politics
State inspector general resigns
Letizia Tagliafierro has left the job without explanation amid criticisms over an ethics investigation
New York State
Policy
Takeaways from New York’s (competing!) redistricting draft maps
Failing to find common ground, the Independent Redistricting Commission released different plans along partisan lines.
New York State
Politics
Hochul sets new agenda for abortion rights in NY
It includes an education campaign, but no additional legislation yet.
Marijuana
Policy
Industrial hemp promises sustainable solutions for New York, but will anyone buy in?
The industry in its “innovation stage” is eyeing Gov. Kathy Hochul for support.
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Energy & Environment
Policy
Will Kathy Hochul support a carbon tax?
Getting behind an effort that fell short last session could change the climate game in New York.
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Politics
Deadly flooding in NYC and an extraordinary session in Albany
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Marijuana
Policy
Hochul’s pot picks get the thumbs up
Former Assembly Member Tremaine Wright and cannabis advocate Christoper Alexander will oversee the new state program
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Politics
The race to replace Brian Benjamin is on
A long list of candidates are interested in representing Harlem in the state Senate.
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Politics
A new governor in town and school plans coming into focus
Rounding up the week’s political news.
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Politics
6 things to know about the state’s new LG
Gov. Kathy Hochul has picked state Sen. Brian Benjamin to serve beside her in Albany
New York State
Politics
5 takeaways from Kathy Hochul’s first speech as governor
She laid out her priorities on mask mandates in schools, rent relief distribution and ethics reforms.
Politics
Politics
New York welcomes its first female governor
Political observers hope that Kathy Hochul will bring needed change to Albany in her historic role.
New York State
Politics
5 things to know about the new secretary to the governor
Incoming Gov. Kathy Hochul has appointed Karen Persichilli Keogh as her top aide.
New York State
Politics
Will Kathy Hochul end the era of imperial governors?
After a century of growing executive control, New York’s first female governor is ready to collaborate.
New York State
Politics
The powers granted by Silver v. Pataki
While the governor has more control over the state budget, it’s still unclear where it becomes overreach.
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Politics
Impeachment probe back on as Hochul searches for her LG
Rounding up the week’s political news
Politics
Politics
Cuomo’s outstanding civil and criminal consequences
Even though he resigned, the governor may not get away scot-free.
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