Covering the politics, policies and people of New York State government.
The Green Party is now on enough state ballots nationwide to receive 305 electoral votes in the 2020 election – 270 are needed to win. This puts the Green Party on a potential path for success in the 2020 presidential election. The news comes after the U.S. District Court for […]
As New York hospitals, nursing homes and testing sites struggle with a lack of sufficient resources, the State University of New York and the City University of New York have banded together to create personal protective equipment for essential health care workers. With the help of 3D printers, campuses have […]
Former Assemblyman Richard Brodsky died on Wednesday, April 8 from what was believed to be coronavirus-related complications. Brodsky was 73. The death was first reported by Lohud, which stated, “He was tested on Friday, but had not received the results back.” However, Brodsky was reported to have suffered from an […]
Assemblyman Colin Schmitt, R-New Windsor, who is a corporal in the Army National Guard, was deployed on Saturday, April 5 to support the Guard’s COVID-19 response efforts in Orange County. As of April 5, Orange County has close to 3,400 confirmed cases of the virus. “I am forever grateful to […]
In a move to keep athletes, coaches, families and fans safe, Special Olympics New York has cancelled its signature State Summer Games which would have been held June 12 and 13 in Dutchess County. Additionally, all local and regional competitions, as well as formal training programs for athletes, has been […]
On the morning of March 31, Christopher Cuomo, brother of Governor Andrew Cuomo, announced he tested positive for coronavirus. In a tweet, Christopher Cuomo writes, “I have been exposed to people in recent days who have subsequently tested positive and I have fever, chills and shortness of breath.” pic.twitter.com/e9Ym9jeT2R — […]
Statement from Senate Republican Leader John Flanagan “For almost thirty-four years I have enjoyed the privilege, honor and distinction of serving as an elected official in the New York State Legislature. The opportunity to serve the public for virtually all of my adult life has enriched every aspect of my […]
What does a senator or member of Congress do once they leave office? Some stay in Washington and open up lucrative lobbying practices. That is why when the Republicans leave the Congress knowing full well that Trump is destroying the Constitution, they still don’t have the guts to call him […]