Covering the politics, policies and people of New York State government.
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The second great presidential debate is now behind us and the implications, both state and federal, are huge. Everyone has theories about what’s really going on and I’ll give you a few of mine. After the Donald Trump sex tapes hit the airwaves, Republican leaders who never liked […]
The Police Benevolent Association of New York State Law Enforcement announced its endorsements of candidates running in New York state legislative races. The PBA of NYS Law Enforcement represents New York State University Police, the New York State Environmental Conservation Police, the New York State Park Police and the […]