Covering the politics, policies and people of New York State government.
On April 5, 2022, Gov. Kathy Hochul and Chief Judge Janet DiFiore presided over the investiture of three new judges to the New York State Court of Appeals, the state’s top appellate court. The three judges — Madeline Singas, Anthony Cannataro, and Shirley Troutman — have been serving on the […]
On Tuesday night, Gov. Kathy Hochul updated the public about the 36th Street subway shooting that happened Tuesday morning in the Sunset Park neighborhood of Brooklyn. Police have identified the shooter as Frank R. James, a 62-year-old man who police say has addresses in both Philadelphia and Wisconsin. There is […]
On April 12, 2022, New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin surrendered himself to federal authorities in relation to bribery charges related to his run for New York City comptroller in 2021. Later that same day, Gov. Kathy Hochul accepted his resignation and made an announcement to reassure her constituents. “I […]
Shortly before 8:30 Tuesday morning, firefighters responding to a report of smoke at the 36th Street subway station in Brooklyn were met with a grisly scene. Several morning commuters were found wounded and bleeding on the platform. Overall, 16 people were injured, including 10 who had been shot by an […]
Senate Republicans are calling for the resignation of Lt. Governor Brian Benjamin following news of his arrest Tuesday morning, April 12. Senate Minority Leader Robert Ortt, Sen. Jim Tedisco and Assembly Republican leader Will Barclay called for Benjamin’s immediate resignation following news of his arrest this morning on possible campaign […]
State Republican Party Chairman Nick Langworthy blasted the Hochul administration Tuesday morning following news that Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin surrendered himself to authorities to answer charges he accepted illegal campaign contributions. According to multiple media reports, Benjamin turned himself in and was arrested Tuesday as the FBI and the U.S. […]
Sen. James Tedisco, R-Glenville, is calling for a moratorium on budget debates and budget bill voting after midnight as a way to increase transparency in the already murky budget process. “For weeks now, my Senate Republican conference and I have been standing ready to work on this budget while the […]
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday night provided an overview of the key priorities that will be in the final fiscal year 2023 state budget. State lawmakers were said to be passing budget bills Thursday night and will continue Friday. “As we make our comeback from the COVID-19 pandemic we are […]