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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?
Politics
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.
News & Politics
Politics
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.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Phil Boyle set his own term limits
The Long Island Republican resigned last month to lead the Suffolk County Off-Track Betting Corp.
New York State
Politics
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.
News & Politics
Personality
Richard Gottfried closes the book on more than half a century in office
The longest serving state legislator in New York talks about his 52 years in the Assembly as he readies for retirement
Politics
Politics
New York budget director to leave for new gig in Puerto Rico
Robert Mujica is trading in his fiscal responsibilities in New York in favor of financial oversight of Puerto Rico
Politics
Politics
Jay Jacobs responds with letter signed by over 40 county chairs
His support among the upper ranks of the state Democratic Party lacks three county chairs in New York City.
Heard Around Town
Personality
Zellnor Myrie and Diana Richardson are engaged
The state Senator and former Assembly member from Brooklyn made it official at the Somos Puerto Rico conference, sources say.
Politics
Politics
After a surprising midterm in New York, both parties consider leadership changes
Rep. Lee Zeldin is being courted for a national Republican Party role, while state Democratic Party Chair Jay Jacobs is fighting to keep his job, and DCC Chair Sean Patrick Maloney lost his seat.
Albany
Politics
Who wants to be the new health chair?
A Dick Gottfried-sized hole will be left in the Assembly Health Committee and several members are hoping to fill it.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Hochul stands by Democratic leader Jay Jacobs, despite disappointing results
In Puerto Rico for the Somos conference, the governor also credited progressives for supporting her.
Kathy Hochul
Politics
Hochul won her election, but at what cost?
Democrats may have kept hold of the governorship, but Gov. Kathy Hochul’s weak performance may have lost the party the House.
Kathy Hochul
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Kathy Hochul ekes out a victory in the closest governor’s race in decades
The incumbent Democrat narrowly fended off a challenge from Republican Lee Zeldin
New York State
Politics
2022 New York governor’s race general election results
Plus, results for other statewide offices like comptroller, attorney general and U.S. Senate.
Politics
Politics
Hochul’s last-minute retreat to friendly territory
The Democratic governor has focused her last campaigning hours on shoring up enthusiasm in the bluest parts of the (supposedly) blue state.
Heard Around Town
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