Gov. Kathy Hocul signed four new laws on Labor Day to increase workplace safety and wage justice. “On Labor Day every year, we’re reminded of the vital contributions of organized labor to building New York, and that’s why I’m signing four pieces of legislation to help workers thrive across our […]
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Hochul says her new JCOPE appointments are an “important first step” toward reform
Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced appointments to the Joint Commission on Public Ethics. The governor is appointing James Dering to serve as the acting chair of the Commission and the Honorable Randall Hinrichs to serve on the Commission. Hochul also announced that she is beginning a process to review and […]
Publisher’s Corner: Gov. Hochul’s path to reelection
So how is Kathy Hochul doing in her new gubernatorial role? Well, she’s got a lot going for her. In the first place and most importantly, she is not Andrew Cuomo. That may be tougher than you think. After all, she was lieutenant governor (number 2) under Cuomo. She now […]
New group looks to unite reformers, small parties and independent voters ahead of 2022 elections
At the beginning of a new administration in Albany, a group looking to attract independent and moderate voters is asking for four major changes it says will “clean up a state government with a long and ugly record of corruption and misdeeds.” The group Unite NY is asking Gov. Kathy […]
Hochul, Biden tour Queens amidst storm damage, vowing to fight climate change
Gov. Kathy Hochul toured devastated neighborhoods in Queens this week with President Joe Biden, who recently approved an Emergency Disaster Declaration for New York following the flooding from Hurricane Ida. “This is my second week on the job… and my third visit to this street, because we had an extraordinary […]
Renters, small landlords protected until January under new law
Gov. Kathy Hochul called for a special legislative session beginning on Sept. 1, to address the state’s extension of the eviction moratorium due to financial conflicts brought on by the pandemic. Hochul made one thing very clear about the purpose of the special legislative session called on Sept 1. — […]
Publisher’s Corner: The game is loaded and people know it
Everyone talks ethics reform. Good idea, but the players in the political game are no different than the players in all the other games — like the people who run the biggest corporations in America but pay little or no taxes thanks to their lobbyists and their lack of social […]
State landmarks shine purple and gold in honor of Women’s Equality Day
State landmarks shined purple and gold as Gov. Kathy Hochul declared August 26 “Women’s Equality Day” in New York. On her third day in office, Hochul signed a proclamation in support of women around the globe. “Women around the world should follow whatever dreams they have for themselves and rest […]