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NYPD Detectives’ Union joins fight against Alvin Bragg
The Manhattan district attorney is the target of ongoing attacks by criminal justice reactionaries.
New York State
Politics
An oxymoronic Albany debut for Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman
The mandate scofflaw starred at a law-and-order rally hosted by Republican state lawmakers.
New York State
Policy
Democrats seek to expand voting rights while moving closer to gerrymandering
Proposed legislation would make it easier for New Yorkers to vote and cause fewer ballots to be thrown out due to errors.
Health Care
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New state data shows exactly how many people are hospitalized because of COVID-19
A majority of hospital patients who test positive for the coronavirus do not need treatment for the virus.
New York State
Politics
Jan. 6 insurrection only aligned New York GOP closer to Trump
A year after the Capitol riots, Republicans continue to use Trumpism to their advantage.
New York State
Politics
Hochul’s 2022 legislative agenda is sweeping. Her powers to enact it are not.
Many of the New York governor’s most ambitious proposals outlined in her State of the State address require federal funding and changes to the state Constitution. As she notes, collaboration will be essential.
New York State
Politics
A first look at Gov. Kathy Hochul’s 2022 State of the State
From green energy to ethics reform, here are the highlights from the legislative agenda the governor is outlining today.
New York State
Politics
What to expect from Gov. Kathy Hochul’s first State of the State address
State lawmakers are anticipating a new political tone, but are still waiting to hear her big ideas.
New York State
Politics
4 key takeaways from the Independent Redistricting Commission’s latest maps
Dueling plans by Republicans and Democrats hint at how the final lines might shape up.
Health Care
Policy
Hochul to unveil new COVID-19 plans on New Year’s Eve
Public health restrictions might tighten in the upcoming weeks if hospitalizations continue to rise.
Health Care
Policy
Will New York allow terminally ill people to end their lives?
A bill to legalize so-called medical aid in dying has been introduced in the state Legislature for years. It’s fate in 2022 is still uncertain.
Politics
Politics
After Malatras’ ouster, who will be the next chancellor of SUNY?
A new leader will need to respond to calls for transformative change at the public university system – including making it free.
New York State
Politics
A lot went wrong with Letitia James 2022
Political insiders say the incumbent attorney general had multiple reasons to run for reelection instead of waging an increasingly difficult campaign for governor.
Policy
Policy
Test your knowledge of New York state politics before the 2022 legislative session begins
The upcoming year will feature fights on criminal justice reforms, climate change, the Buffalo Bills and more.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Niou officially launches Senate bid, prompting socialist candidate to run for Assembly instead
The DSA-backed legislative hopeful Illapa Sairitupac has announced his candidacy to replace outgoing Assembly Member Yuh-Line Niou in a competitive June 2022 primary.
Health Care
Policy
Omicron breakthrough cases becoming more prevalent
Gov. Kathy Hochul is emphasizing booster shots as new science highlights how the coronavirus variant evades vaccines.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
The Democrats (not) running for New York attorney general
With Letitia James’ reentry, this race is getting less and less competitive.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
The not-so-shortlist to replace Assembly Member Richard Gottfried
At least eight candidates are in the mix to replace the longest serving legislator in state history – just one day after he announced his retirement.
New York State
Politics
Assembly Member Richard Gottfried announces retirement
The Manhattan Democrat has served longer than any other state lawmaker in history.
Personality
Personality
Huge ‘Vax Daddy’ Ma explains how he will hack the New York Assembly
The coder details how his legislative campaign might help Queens just like his celebrated website helped New Yorkers book vaccine appointments.
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