Covering the politics, policies and people of New York State government.
I have interviewed Bernie Sanders many times. Those opportunities mostly came when he was a member of Congress but when he became a Senator, he moved uptown and except for a few opportunities, he didn’t need me and the public radio audience. He had the national media begging for interviews. […]
Seven Northeast governors announced Wednesday they are encouraging residential colleges and universities in their respective states to provide testing for all students who will be traveling home for Thanksgiving “to the maximum extent possible” before they leave campus next week. Any student who tests positive will be encouraged to isolate […]
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is concerned about a potential spike in positive COVID-19 cases after Thanksgiving, pointing to human nature and the desire to gather with friends and family for the holidays. New regulations took effect last Friday, November 15, that limit the size of gatherings in private homes to 10 […]
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 […]