Let’s review. I’ve been telling you all along that Andrew Cuomo is NOT my friend, despite the fact that I have spent many hours interviewing both him and his father on the radio. I have also constantly told you that Andrew, the prince of darkness, is not finished in politics. […]
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Three-fourths of Americans say biggest threat to democracy comes from within, according to new Quinnipiac Poll
In a sharply divided country, Americans agree on this: the bigger danger to the United States comes from within. Seventy-six percent say they think political instability within the country is a bigger danger to the United States compared to the 19 percent who think other countries that are adversaries of […]
Hochul to propose term limits, ban on outside income in State of the State Address
Gov. Kathy Hochul will deliver the 2022 State of the State Address at 1 p.m. on Wednesday. Because of the recent rise in COVID cases, Hochul will deliver her speech to a limited, socially distant group. A livestream will be available at www.governor.ny.gov and members of the public are encouraged to […]
Publisher’s Corner: Elections, indictments and more …. Dr. Chartock’s predictions for the coming year
Here are my annual state and national predictions for the coming year. Some of these are made because I want to see them happen. Others are made because I don’t want to see them happen and want to jinx them, and some are made because I really do think they […]
Businesses face fines for unmasked or unvaccinated employees and patrons, beginning December 13
Beginning today, masks will be required in all indoor public places unless businesses or venues implement a vaccine requirement. Employees and customers must either be vaccinated or masked in restaurants, bars, shops and stores, performance venues and most every other type of business, or face a $1,000 fie per violation, under […]
SUNY Chancellor Resigns
SUNY Chancellor James Malatras has submitted a letter to the SUNY Board of Trustees announcing his intention to resign his position effective Jan. 14, 2022. Malatras has come under fire in recent weeks for making disparaging remarks about Lindsey Boylan during a public dispute regarding working conditions in the Governor’s Office. […]
Economic opportunity, fighting crime are voters’ top priorities; Hochul leads growing primary field
New York Democrats continue to favor Governor Kathy Hochul in the gubernatorial primary, with 36 percent supporting Hochul, 18 percent backing Attorney General Letitia James, 10 percent supporting New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, and 6 percent each for Rep. Tom Suozzi and New York City Mayor Bill de […]
Gov. Hochul to hold her first State of the State Address on January 5
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that the 2022 State of the State Address will be held in the New York State Assembly Chamber on Wednesday, Jan. 5. This will mark the first time in a decade that a sitting governor delivers a State of the State Address from inside the Assembly […]