Politics
Hochul calls for stricter gun laws, social media monitoring in wake of deadly Buffalo mass shooting
The apparently racially-motivated attack left at least 10 dead after the shooter posted a manifesto detailing his plan to target Black New Yorkers
News & Politics
Politics
Abortion funds proposed and primaries come into focus
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Debating the impacts of bail reform
State Sen. Michael Gianaris, Assembly Member Latrice Walker and former Queens prosecutor James Quinn discussed law changes at John Jay College of Criminal Justice Friday.
New York State
Policy
What could still get passed in the New York legislative session?
Protections for tenants, survivors of sexual assault and formerly incarcerated people are all being considered. Eric Adams’ control of New York City schools also hangs in the balance.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
So when are this summer’s primary elections in New York?
Candidates got much needed clarity Wednesday on how and when they’ll appear on the ballot.
New York State
Policy
Voting rights legislation advances in New York
Lawmakers want to expand language access and create a statewide election database among other reforms.
Nonprofits
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Hochul dedicates $35 million in state money for abortion access
As the Supreme Court moves toward reversing Roe v. Wade, the governor is working to make New York an access state.
Abortion
Policy
Hochul dedicates $35 million in state money for abortion access
As the Supreme Court moves toward reversing Roe v. Wade, the governor is working to make New York an access state.
Abortion
Policy
Letitia James backs proposed abortion care grant program
New legislation would enable the state to give more funds to abortion providers to expand access in the aftermath of the expected Roe v. Wade reversal.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Which Democrats are running for lieutenant governor?
A multi-candidate field is taking shape ahead of the June primary election.
New York State
Politics
Hochul campaign centers abortion issue
The state’s first female governor has promised to be a protector of abortion rights as Roe v. Wade is on track to be overturned.
New York State
Politics
What does New York’s lieutenant governor actually do?
Antonio Delgado gave up a seat in Congress to take on a role that has very little institutional power.
New York State
Politics
With redistricting chaos, support grows for consolidating all New York primary elections in August
Some lawmakers say one election, not two, is the best thing for voters, but the governor disagrees.
New York State
Politics
What Delgado’s exit from Congress means for Democrats
Rep. Antonio Delgado’s appointment to lieutenant governor leaves open a vulnerable swing seat Democrats may struggle to keep as district lines remain uncertain.
New York State
Politics
Hochul taps upstate Rep. Antonio Delgado as LG
Delgado will serve the remainder of Brian Benjamin’s term and replace him on the primary ballot.
New York State
Politics
Benjamin pledges to remove himself from the ballot
The former lieutenant governor offered his first public comments since his arrest on corruption charges
New York State
Policy
Legislature considers a bill to get ex-LG off the ballot
After initial resistance, lawmakers seem willing to help Gov. Kathy Hochul find a way to replace Brian Benjamin.
New York State
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