Former Majority Leader Dean Skelos Cries at his Trial Skelos, on trial for allegedly using his political clout to get his kid a job, broke down and cried on the stand. His argument, justifying what he had done, was powerful. Basically, he was just doing what was needed. His son […]
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NRA sues Cuomo and state agency over legality of “Carry Guard” program
The National Rifle Association is suing Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the state Department of Financial Services for allegedly targeting insurance companies they partner with to offer protection programs for gun owners. In a statement, Cuomo called the lawsuit an attempt by the NRA to advance its “dangerous agenda to sell […]
Q Poll: Cuomo holds strong lead against Nixon, Molinaro
A new poll shows that Gov. Andrew Cuomo holds a strong lead in both the primary and general elections as he seeks a third term as governor this fall. A Quinnipiac University Poll released Wednesday finds that Cuomo would beat Democratic challenger Cynthia Nixon in a primary by 50-to-28 percent. […]
Governor’s bill would ban single-use plastic shopping bags
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has unveiled a program bill that would ban single-use plastic carryout bags in New York state in response to a new report by a task force charged with addressing the environmental impact of plastic bags and developing a solution to the use and disposal of them. The […]
Molinaro appears to have locked up Republican nomination
With just weeks to go until the Republican Convention, Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro seems to have locked up the GOP nomination for governor. Three more chairs endorsed Molinaro, bringing his weighted vote total to 82.34 percent. The most recent three chairs to voice support allowed Molinaro’s campaign to collect […]
Construction of artificial reefs off Long Island to begin this month
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a plan to develop artificial reefs by using recycled and repurposed construction materials, including parts of the old Tappan Zee Bridge, to preserve the environment, boost recreational fishing revenue and provide new habitats for fish and other marine species. Cuomo’s new initiative is to eventually build […]
Candidates join protesters in march for greener New York
Two gubernatorial hopefuls marched with more than 1,000 climate change protesters to call on the Cuomo administration to implement more environmentally friendly policies, starting with a new microgrid project that powers, heats and cools the Empire State Plaza. Called the “Walk the Talk on Climate,” the event was the latest […]
Publisher’s Corner: Bernie Sanders is playing it safe
Him (or her) I really don’t like. For years, I have been classifying people, including politicians, on the Chartock scale of “Him, I really don’t like.” The scale runs the continuum from the severe “Him I really don’t like” to the generous “Now her, I really like.” Of course, I […]