Covering the politics, policies and people of New York State government.
The New York State Jewish Gun Club filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, on September 29 against Gov. Kathy Hochul, Attorney General Letitia James and other officials to overturn the state’s new concealed carry laws. The organization — a gun club based in […]
This past Saturday, SUNY New Paltz hosted newly elected Congressman Pat Ryan, who celebrated his recent victory with a swearing-in ceremony for supporters in his Hudson Valley district. Ryan, D-Gardiner, was officially sworn into office September 13, 2022 in Washington as the new representative for Congressional District 19. Constituents, family, […]
On Nov. 8, New York voters will be asked to vote on Proposition 1: New York’s Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act. If passed, the proposal would allow the state to borrow up to $4.2 billion for the purpose of improving and restoring New York’s natural […]
Environmental groups Seneca Lake Guardian and Earthjustice joined state lawmakers Sen. Rachel May, D-Syracuse, and Assembly Health Chair Richard Gottfried, D-Manhattan, on Monday to call for statewide action to ensure clean drinking water for residents. Senator May also announced new legislation requiring annual testing for facilities that discharge water into […]
Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-Cold Spring, and his Republican challenger, Assemblyman Mike Lawler, R-Pearl River, have agreed to participate in the League of Women Voters’ debate for candidates running in the newly drawn 17th Congressional District. The virtual debate is planned for Wednesday, October 12 at 7:00 p.m. Maloney is […]
Too often, fiscal and social policies developed by the state’s One-Party leadership are misaligned with the needs of those living here. The overwhelming shortage of direct-support professionals caring for the disability community is a prime example of this. While fast-food and retail employees continue to see their paychecks grow as […]
Republican gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin released his first TV ad to air statewide as a part of the general election in a seven-figure ad buy, called “Take Back Our Streets,” in which he blames New York’s increase in crime rights on Gov. Kathy Hochul’s administration. “In Kathy Hochul’s New York, […]
Donald Trump Falsely Inflated His Net Worth by Billions of Dollars to Further Enrich Himself and Cheat the System, AG says Trump, Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, and Eric Trump used fraudulent statements of financial condition to obtain millions in economic benefits Lawsuit seeks to remove Trump and his children […]