Policy
Policy
Over 70% of New Yorkers favor Medical Aid in Dying bill, new poll finds
The bill would permit doctors to prescribe medication to terminally ill patients enabling them to end their own lives.
Albany Agenda
Policy
Hochul touts her housing carrots for NY municipalities
The governor said there is increased interest in state grants to build housing.
Albany Agenda
Policy
Eric Adams asks for state to cover at least half of migrant costs
The New York City mayor testified before state lawmakers at Albany’s annual “Tin Cup Day.”
Albany Agenda
Politics
Joint fundraising committees are funneling huge amounts of money into NY House races
The unique structure of the committees allows them to fundraise for multiple candidates – from big donors.
Criminal Justice
Politics
Hochul declines to criticize Alvin Bragg after release of migrants accused of police assault
The governor has said the migrants who allegedly attacked officers should be deported.
Energy & Environment
Politics
Mark Ruffalo is back to make sure fracking stays banned in NY
New technology might allow for new carbon dioxide fracking technology in the Southern Tier, and lawmakers are moving to ban the new technology.
2024 New York congressional battleground
Politics
Latest fundraising numbers show Dems are serious about taking back NY House seats
In multiple closely watched races, Democratic challengers outraised Republican incumbents.
Albany Agenda
Personality
Harry Bronson is ‘home again’ as new Assembly Labor Committee chair
He’s the first upstater to chair the influential committee in over a decade.
Albany Agenda
Policy
Hochul finishes 2023 business with no pocket vetoes
The Legislature passed hundreds of bills before breaking in June, and three had made it into 2024.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Patrick Carroll hopes to keep Rockland County Assembly seat blue
When Democratic Assembly Member Kenneth Zebrowski announced he wouldn’t be running for reelection – the Assembly supermajority got a little more vulnerable.
Policy
Policy
Hochul signs Rape is Rape Act
The law expands the definition of rape in New York to include non-penetrative forced sexual contact.
Politics
Politics
DCCC makes nice with Mondaire Jones in 2024
After being pushed out of the district by the former chair of the national Democratic campaign apparatus, Mondaire Jones now has their institutional backing as he tries to unseat Rep. Mike Lawler.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
New DOJ settlement concludes Cuomo harassed state employees
Federal prosecutors released an agreement with the executive chamber based on its investigation into claims of harassment and retaliation against the former governor
Albany Agenda
Politics
Jeffries emphasizes freedom angle on abortion during ABNY breakfast
The House minority leader urged Democrats to appeal to moderate voters on the issue of reproductive rights.
Albany Agenda
Politics
Hochul says alleged Columbia stink spray attack is ‘not acceptable,’ has no plans to visit students at this time
The governor touted action on hate crimes Thursday in Manhattan.
Albany Agenda
Politics
Yi Andy Chen posted some jaw-dropping fundraising numbers in bid to unseat Ron Kim. Are they too good to be true?
The aspiring Assembly member amended his filing four times, and seems to have accepted multiple donations above the legal contribution limit.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Democrats focus on abortion in NY-3 ad
A super PAC helping Democrats win back the House is out with its first ad in the Long Island special election.
Albany Agenda
Policy
New York Democrats return to abortion in the hopes of galvanizing voters
The issue has yielded mixed results in a state where access is less threatened, but Democrats are giving it another shot on the 51st anniversary of Roe.
Kathy Hochul
Politics
Hochul’s favorability up in new poll
New York’s view of the governor has improved as she attempts to help Democrats win back the House.
Politics
Politics
Who is Landon Dais, the Democratic choice to replace Latoya Joyner?
After failing to win two elections in Harlem, Dais moved to the Bronx and got involved with both the community and county party. Now he’s running for Assembly.
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