New York state legislators and members of the Labor Religion Coalition held a rally in the Capitol building’s War Room on March 4 to push for investments prioritizing low-income New Yorkers as the Legislature begins to turn their attention to finalizing the budget. Speakers at the event included Assembly members, […]
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Democrats Take Long Island Congressional District Vacated By George Santos
Democrat Tom Suozzi defeated Republican candidate Mazi Pilip on Tuesday, Feb. 13 in a special election triggered by George Santos’s ouster, narrowing an already-thin GOP House majority. Voters in New York’s Third Congressional District, which encompasses parts of Queens and Nassau County, braved a snowstorm to cast their ballots that […]
Capitol Exhibit Honors New York’s Civil Rights Leaders
During Black History Month, an exhibit commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act — and the New Yorkers who helped lead the Civil Rights Movement — will be open to the public in the State Capitol in Albany. The exhibit, titled “1964: New Yorkers Who Shaped History,” is […]
Legislative Gazette Launches New Podcast “Not For Print”
The Legislative Gazette has launched a new podcast series called “Not For Print” — featuring conversations between our intern reporters and their hometown lawmakers. Gazette interns reached out to their senators and Assembly members for an interview to get to know a little more about them. The goal isn’t a […]
Court of Appeals Back to a Full Bench Following Two Confirmations
History was made in New York State’s Court of Appeals on Tuesday, April 18; Rowan Wilson – former associate judge – was chosen in a 40-19 vote to be the first person of color to serve as chief judge on the state’s highest court. Taking his spot as associate will […]
Governor Hochul Grants Clemency to Seven Individuals
Gov. Kathy Hochul has granted clemency to seven individuals, including five pardons and two commutations, noting the individuals have demonstrated remorse, exemplified rehabilitation and displayed “a commitment to improving themselves and their communities.” One commutation includes a reduced sentence for an individual originally convicted under the Rockefeller Drug Laws who […]
Siena Poll Finds 70 Percent of NY’ers Happy They Live Here; Half Don’t Feel Safe From Crime
A new Siena poll of New York state residents released Wednesday April 12 shows that 70 percent of New Yorkers are happy they live here, while 30 percent wish they lived somewhere else. In relation to that, 71 percent plan to continue to live in New York five years from […]
Regional Food Banks Benefit from New York Farm Bureau Donations
New York Farm Bureau members donated nearly 6.4 million pounds of food to regional food banks across the state last year. Through the Harvest for All program, a nationwide annual farm donation program, Farm Bureau members distributed the donation among 10 Feeding America food banks throughout the state. The number […]