The New York State Independent Redistricting Commission has unveiled its draft plans for new state Senate, state Assembly and congressional election districts following the 2020 Census, and has scheduled a series of public hearings this fall to get feedback on the new maps. The New York State Constitution requires the […]
Month: September 2021
DMV encouraging Bills, Jets and Giants fans to show their pride
The State Department of Motor Vehicles has encouraged football fans across New York to show their pride through license plates. The DMV has encouraged fans of the New York Giants, New York Jets, and Buffalo Bills to order custom license plates representing their teams as the new NFL season is […]
Hochul signs new wage and safety protection laws on Labor Day
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 […]
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. — […]