Latino voters in New York state will make a decisive impact on November 8 — especially down ballot — and politicians who supported Donald Trump and his anti-immigrant rhetoric will pay the price, says a key Latino lobbying group. “The sleeping giant is awake, quite awake, and this November, […]
Author: Dany Ramdhanie, Gazette staff writer
Should Cuomo be concerned about upcoming corruption trials?
Things are very quiet in Albany. The tension in the air has lawmakers and executives shivering and scared and waiting for the next shoe to drop. The United States attorneys have been very busy. On one side of the Hudson, there is the George Washington “Bridgegate” scandal. On the […]
State contract to expand number of EV charging stations across NY
On Oct. 17 Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a new state contract for the public instillation of 300 vehicle charging stations across New York. The governor’s ChargeNY program aims to have 3,000 charging stations installed across New York by 2018 to help achieve a 40 percent reduction in greenhouse gas […]
New law shuts down Airbnb in New York with the threat of heavy fines
A new state law makes it illegal to advertise short-term apartment rentals, essentially putting an end to Airbnb and other home-sharing services in New York state. Fines will be $1,000 for the first offense; $5,000 for the second offense; and $7,500 for the third and later offenses. The bill […]
Craft beverages are playing an important role in NY’s tourism plans
“As someone who’s been to all 62 counties a few times in the last year, I can tell you that this state is on fire,” said Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul at an Oct. 18 tourism and craft beverage summit in Albany. “There is only one New York City, and we […]
As Election Day nears, college students explain why they are voting, or not
When asked if he is voting in the presidential election on November 8, Noah Morgan answered “yes” because “I believe it is my duty as a citizen to vote. It’s important to let your opinion be known.” Briana Sullivan is voting because “Voting is super important. Everyone has […]
Who’s laughing now?
As a lifelong SUNY professor, I have taken a particular interest in Dr. Alain Kaloyeros. Though most people have probably never heard of him, this guy is one of the most talented people to ever work for the State University of New York. He was the lynchpin of Andrew […]
Unshackle Upstate makes legislative endorsements
A pro-business, anti-tax group comprised of 80 businesses and trade organization has endorsed more than 30 candidates — both incumbents and challengers —for the state Senate and Assembly. Unshackle Upstate, through its political action committee UPAC, announced its slate of 2016 legislative endorsements. The bi-partisan list is comprised of […]