New York State
Politics
Hochul’s curious comments on gerrymandering
The new governor promised to change Albany politics before making a very interesting comment on redistricting.
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Hochul picks Brian Benjamin for LG
The Harlem Democrat could help the new governor make inroads with downstate voters.
Politics
Politics
The Hochul tone debuts in Albany
‘Collaboration’ is the magic word as the new governor promises a new approach to policymaking.
Policy
Policy
Working together to stop elder abuse
A new law will help state agencies, companies and nonprofits collaborate to stop predators.
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Cuomo’s first go at a political comeback
The outgoing governor spent his final weeks in office reminding New Yorkers recent scandals have not changed him one bit.
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Will Kathy Hochul end the era of imperial governors?
After a century of growing executive control, New York’s first female governor is ready to collaborate.
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Who will Hochul pick as lieutenant governor?
She’s eyeing a downstate ally, but there are several interesting options.
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Politics
Cuomo resigns and Kathy Hochul will be first female governor
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Personality
Personality
David Paterson on Kathy Hochul’s history-making governorship
The former governor reflects on the lessons he learned in office, and what he would impart to the incoming governor.
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Politics
Kathy Hochul meets the press
In her first press conference, the soon-to-be governor aligned herself with Cuomo’s progressive accomplishments, but distanced herself from his managerial style.
Personality
Personality
Cuomo wanted to be the one to solve political dysfunction. He became the epitome of it.
Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul will have her work cut out for her restoring public trust in a state government Cuomo always claimed to want to reform.
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Breaking News
Politics
Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigns
The three-term governor stepped down in the face of likely being impeached over sexual harassment and assault allegations.
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What lies ahead for Kathy Hochul if she becomes governor?
“We all know Kathy Hochul.” Democratic insiders say the lieutenant governor could become the next Democratic power broker.
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Politics
Cuomo impeachment: ‘They’re going to have to pull him out’
The three-term governor has weeks to plot his political survival, and he’s not planning to go anywhere quietly.
Albany Agenda
Politics
Where the electoral map could really change in 2022
Ongoing hearings are highlighting where the Independent Redistricting Commission could undo existing gerrymanders.
Health Care
Policy
COVID-19 ‘long-haulers’ join the ranks of disabled Americans
On the anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a new wave of people with disabilities are adjusting to their new normals.
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Politics
A timeline of Cuomo’s fight for political survival
It’s been a heck of a few months in state politics since a fateful Feb. 10 meeting between the governor’s aides and state lawmakers.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
The Democrats who want to take on Stefanik
A former speed skater is the latest candidate to jump in the race against the rising MAGA star.
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Rochester’s newly united legislative delegation
Five new members of the state Senate and Assembly have passed bills in Albany while avoiding the divisions of local politics.
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