Covering the politics, policies and people of New York State government.
When my kids were growing up they used to comment on what was happening in politics and I’d often hear the words, “That ain’t right.” I’ve been using that phrase for years now both in print and on the radio and I’ve been hearing from many of the folks Garrison […]
The Excelsior Scholarship, Governor Andrew Cuomo’s program to provide tuition-free public college for working-class families, accepted its final application for the upcoming school year last week. According to media reports citing the Governor’s Office, the program received more than 75,000 applications — 51,000 to SUNY and 24,000 to CUNY. Five […]
A coalition of business groups and medical professionals is pushing for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to veto a bill that would redefine the statute of limitations on certain types of medical malpractice. Known as Lavern’s Law, the bill (S.6800/A.8516) would allow cancer patients to file lawsuits starting from the day they […]
Photo courtesy of Lindsay Fox at ecigarettereviewed.com Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation that will ban the use of electronic cigarettes on school grounds. The bill (S.750/A.611) will immediately amend the public health law to prohibit electronic cigarettes from public and private school grounds throughout the state. The new legislation is […]
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed legislation that allows judges to issue an electronic surveillance warrant for the investigation of animal fighting. This bill (S.611/A.2806) makes animal fighting a designated offense for the issuance of a video surveillance or eavesdropping warrant. Animal fighting often requires that multiple individuals use phone and […]
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a series of executive actions designed to expand voter registration in New York. Executive Order #169 directs state agencies to make voter registration forms available and to offer assistance filling them out. Under state and federal law, voter registration forms are available at the Department of […]
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Okay, here’s the true or false test I promised you. Please don’t cheat just because the President of the United States and his extended family cheat. T or F: Andrew Cuomo is a hypocrite when he says that he is opposed to the role money plays in United States politics. […]
Last week, the New York State Academy of Family Physicians, which represents over 6,000 physicians and medical students throughout the state, voted in favor of supporting the New York State’s Medical Aid in Dying Act (S.3151/A.2383). The bill, which the NYSAFP previously held a neutral stance on, would allow for […]