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Albany Agenda
Policy
The bills still awaiting Kathy Hochul’s signature before the end of the year
The Legislature passed hundreds of bills before breaking in June. Many high-profile ones like eliminating even-year elections and a bill to create a reparations task force have yet to be signed.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Hochul on Suozzi: ‘It was in his interest to make sure that conversation went well’
The governor commented on the hardball meeting with the wannabe congressman Wednesday at an unrelated press conference.
Heard Around Town
Politics
On Long Island, party affiliation is a very loose signifier
Democrats running on the Republican line, Republicans running on the Democratic line. It’s whatever!
Politics
Politics
Jeff Aubry announces retirement, endorses Larinda Hooks
The longtime Queens lawmaker became a leading criminal justice reform advocate and the voice of the Assembly.
Albany Agenda
Politics
After his expulsion from Congress, George Santos goes on the warpath
His posts have targeted Reps. Mike Lawler, Nicole Malliotakis and Nick LaLota.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Mike Lawler responds to George Santos’ expulsion
Lawler represents a district bordering Santos’ and tried unsuccessfully to get him kicked out of Congress last month. Now, he’s looking ahead to a post-Santos future.
Politics
Politics
George Santos expelled from Congress
The lying Long Island representative was ousted Friday, becoming only the sixth person in the nation’s history to be expelled.
Kathy Hochul
Policy
DC 37 to Hochul: Sign the Grieving Families Act
In a new letter, the state’s largest public sector union is calling on the governor to approve changes to the state’s nearly 180-year-old wrongful death law
Policy
Policy
Climate advocates to rally for NY HEAT Act
The law would limit what low-income residents pay for utilities and get rid of a subsidy for new gas hookups.
2024 New York congressional battleground
Politics
Who’s running in NY-17 in 2024?
Incumbent Republican Rep. Mike Lawler is in national Democrats’ crosshairs, but he’s pulled off impressive victories more than once.
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News & Politics
Politics
Election integrity advocates sue to stop use of touch screen voting machines in New York
The state Board of Elections approved the machines over opposition earlier this year.
Policy
Policy
On commissions and task forces, Hochul again issues dozens of vetoes
The governor said 32 proposed bills to study everything from Black youth suicide to climate expenditures would cost the state millions. A proposal to create a reparations task force was not vetoed.
News & Politics
Politics
Eric Adams accused of 1993 sexual assault
The mayor denied knowing his accuser, who filed the lawsuit under the Adult Survivors Act on Nov. 22.
New York State
Policy
Poll: Broad support for universal free school meals, higher food stamp benefits
Siena College found that strong majorities backed these anti-hunger measures to be considered by the state Legislature.
Energy & Environment
Policy
After years of pushing, the Clean Slate Act becomes law
Business leaders, union organizers and law enforcement all attended the bill signing in Brooklyn.
Politics
Politics
Hochul again praises Jacobs at Democrats’ state committee meeting
The governor is standing by the state Democratic Party chair in the face of losses on Long Island.
Courts
Politics
To redistrict or not to redistrict – that is the question (again)
Democrats and Republicans made their cases before the Court of Appeals on the fate of the current congressional lines.
Politics
Politics
NY lawmakers speak at DC rally in support of Israel
Rep. Ritchie Torres, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Sen. Chuck Schumer were among the national leaders who spoke in support of Israel’s right to defend itself amid the ongoing war.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality