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Former chief judge says LaSalle must have a floor vote
Jonathan Lippman cited 2013 precedent to argue that the full Senate is required to vote on all Court of Appeals nominees
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Takeaways from Hochul’s State of the State
The governor acknowledged New Yorkers’ struggles with mental health and announced the New York Housing Compact.
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Hochul projects amity – even as chief judge fight clouds start of session
The governor’s State of the State address in a packed Assembly chamber emphasized unity and collaboration – while protesters demonstrated behind security barriers.
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Labor leaders from 3 unions rally against LaSalle at the Capitol
Some unions have come out against the nominee due to a 2015 decision they consider to be anti-labor.
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New York lawmakers return to Albany for a session already full of drama
The fate of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s chief judge pick and Republican Assembly Member Lester Chang are still uncertain.
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Hochul gambles on LaSalle, but the odds are stacked against her
The governor faces growing opposition over her controversial pick to be the next Court of Appeals chief judge.
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Lying isn’t a crime, so will George Santos face any consequences?
The Long Island Republican is set to take his seat in Congress next week, despite fabricating his entire resume.
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NY Republicans really don’t want a raise – and they love landowners
During a special session on lawmaker pay, the GOP was loud and proud.
New York State
Policy
As NY lawmakers boost their pay by $32K, how many of their staffers make $32K total?
State Senate staffers working to unionize are calling attention to their low pay while their bosses boost their salaries.
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After Santos bombshell, politicos have one question: Where was the oppo?
The Long Island Congress member-elect allegedly made up his entire resume. No one noticed
New York State
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What’s on the agenda for the 2023 legislative session in New York?
Everyone’s talking about housing – and still fighting over bail.
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A guide to the most powerful state Legislative committees
What are the various committees in the state Senate and Assembly? How do they work?
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Politics
New York senators sign onto their staffers’ unionization effort
The New York State Legislative Workers United circulated a letter of solidarity among their bosses in the state Senate, garnering bipartisan support.
New York State
Policy
Poll: New Yorkers want public power
As lawmakers prepare to head back to Albany, left-leaning pollster Data for Progress found support for legislation that came close but failed last session – with some caveats.
New York State
Policy
What you need to know about New York’s new statewide public campaign finance program
The new system promises to bring some big changes, including lower contribution limits.
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HIV advocates charge Hochul hasn’t delivered on promise to end AIDS epidemic in New York
A year has passed since the governor made a commitment to ending the sexually transmitted disease, and HIV advocacy groups are demanding action.
New York State
Politics
‘When cab drivers are talking about it…’ How Republicans turned out in huge numbers for the NY midterms
The taste of hope and fear of crime mobilized the right like it was 2016 again.
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Personality
Phil Boyle set his own term limits
The Long Island Republican resigned last month to lead the Suffolk County Off-Track Betting Corp.
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Speculation continues about who could replace Jay Jacobs
At an informal meeting, state Democratic Committee members floated state Sen. Jessica Ramos' name - and Rep. Adriano Espaillat is in the mix too, sources say.
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