New York State
Politics
The courts tossed new district maps. Now what?
New York’s 2022 primaries are about to get very messy.
New York State
Politics
Hochul wants to replace Brian Benjamin on the ballot. Will the Legislature let her?
Time is running out for the Legislature to approve a bill that would get Brian Benjamin off the primary ballot.
Policy
Policy
State Senate (again) unanimously approves the Adult Survivors Act
It now awaits action in the Assembly, where it fizzled last year.
New York State
Policy
Poll: New Yorkers support supervised injection sites
Successful pilot programs in New York City have reversed hundreds of overdoses.
New York State
Politics
With 19 days left in the session, NY state lawmakers’ agendas are crammed
Clean Slate and “good cause” eviction are two of the most high-profile bills the Legislature is considering after passing the state budget.
News & Politics
Politics
COVID-19 cases rise while the former lieutenant governor sets up his defense
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Politics
Politics
Independent runs for governor or LG? Not so fast
With upheavals and rumors complicating this year’s election cycle, state law makes it difficult to play electoral musical chairs.
New York State
Policy
As they evaluate New York’s Democrat-drawn legislative districts, here’s what judges are considering
How could this complicate the ongoing 2022 election process?
New York State
Policy
Pot has been legal in NY for a year. Where are the retail stores?
After delays in setting up the state’s cannabis bureaucracy, the leaders of the regulatory agencies are promising progress.
Budget
Policy
A new subsidy in the state budget aims to help farm owners afford overtime
Workers and advocates are celebrating, but farm owners are saying the tax credit won’t be enough to offset new costs, especially if a 40-hour workweek is instituted.
News & Politics
Politics
A mass shooting and the lieutenant governor steps down
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York State
Politics
Suozzi calls Florida’s 'Don’t Say Gay' law 'reasonable'
Asked on a conservative radio talk show about the controversial law, Rep. Tom Suozzi leaned into right-wing talking points about not wanting teachers discussing sexual orientation and gender identity.
New York State
Policy
Assembly member looks to change state law to get Brian Benjamin off the ballot
Amy Paulin says a candidate should be able to decline a ballot line if they resign from office.
New York State
Politics
Benjamin’s resignation makes LG race the one to watch
Diana Reyna and Ana Maria Archila are both seeing their chances improve dramatically.
New York State
Politics
There aren’t any good options for getting Brian Benjamin off the primary ballot
Gov. Kathy Hochul chose him, and despite his recent indictment, she’s sort of stuck with him now.
Politics
Politics
Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin arrested
Prosecutors say he was involved in a bribery conspiracy as a state senator.
New York State
Politics
Democrat, WFP, whatever: Hochul’s on board with fusion voting musical chairs
The governor expressed support for the plan to create an separate third party to give Democrats another line on the ballot in November.
New York State
Politics
LG drama, a budget drop and gerrymanders with sticking power
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Budget
Policy
Big Ugly release signals state budget season is (finally) ending
Albany Democrats are still voting on budget bills one week past the April 1 deadline.
Budget
Policy