Covering the politics, policies and people of New York State government.
A new law signed by the governor last week week will make it easier for New Yorkers to cancel memberships, walk away from confusing service plans and unsubscribe from misleading subscriptions. At a time when New Yorkers are being asked to stay home whenever possible, convoluted renewals have created a […]
Even though there is no danger that New York will turn red anytime soon, Republican leaders are finding some good news in the down-ticket races for Congress and the state Legislature. There is no chance that President-Elect Joe Biden will not get New York’s 29 Electoral College votes. The last […]
Thanksgiving is here. History will record the defeat of Donald Trump, the would-be dictator and corrupter of American democracy, as a turning point in this country. My neighbors, and all those people who were really afraid that this country was done for, are expressing palpable relief. We all know that […]
In an attempt to protect immigrant communities in New York, Governor Andrew Cuomo sent a letter on Nov. 2 to President Trump, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Robert Redfield and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar. This past week, the CDC had […]
Responding to an increase in COVID cases, Gov. Andrew Cuomo today announced new restrictions on bars, restaurants, gyms and residential gatherings in New York state. Effective Friday at 10 p.m., bars, restaurants and gyms or fitness centers, as well as any State Liquor Authority-licensed establishment, will be required to close […]
Under Executive Order 203, Gov. Andrew Cuomo is directing all police departments in New York state to perform a comprehensive review of their current procedures and practices and to develop plans for addressing inherent racial biases. The Executive Order — issued on June 12, 2020 following the murder of George […]
NEW YORK — In a tight race that kept Congressional District 19 constituents on the edge of their seats, Democrat Congressman Antonio Delgado has unofficially defeated Republican Kyle Van de Water for this year’s open seat. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, early voting was a staple in New York’s election, […]
On Oct. 20, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, alongside restaurateurs David Chang and Tom Colicchio, urged the U.S. Senate to pass the Real Economic Support That Acknowledges Unique Restaurant Assistance Needed to Survive (RESTAURANTS) Act of 2020 as soon as possible. The funding would be designated for independent eateries in an effort […]
