A four-member committee has recommended substantial pay raises for members of the state Legislature, the governor, lieutenant governor, state comptroller and state attorney general. The New York State Compensation Committee — consisting of current and former New York state and New York City comptrollers — unveiled their recommendations Monday, December […]
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Petition demands that Schneiderman turn over campaign funds to domestic abuse victims
More than 5,000 people have signed a petition demanding that former New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman donate his campaign funds to organizations that support sexual violence victims. The petition was launched by a coalition of groups including the Feminist Majority, the National Organization for Women, the National Organization for […]
Kolb re-elected leader of Assembly Republican Conference
Assemblyman Brian Kolb, R-Canandaigua, was unanimously re-elected leader of the Assembly Republican Conference on November 27, 2018. Kolb was first elected to the Assembly in 2000 and has served as minority leader since 2009. This makes Kolb the longest-tenured legislative leader in Albany. Kolb’s district includes all of Ontario County […]
In a letter to NY House members: Gov. Cuomo says ‘You can rein in the extreme conservative agenda’
Governor Andrew Cuomo today issued a letter to the New York House Democratic Delegation congratulating them on their victory and calling on them to fight for New York priorities. Specifically, the governor highlighted the need to fully restore the SALT deduction and secure full federal funding for the Gateway Tunnel. […]
Amazon deal to build new HQ in Queens gets mixed reactions
After a year-long search, Amazon announced this week it will build new headquarters in Long Island City, Queens and Arlington, Virginia. Reaction from state and local officials is mixed. Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio applauded what they are calling the largest economic development project in New York […]
Recount begins in New York’s 22nd Congressional District
A week after Election Day, the race for New York’s 22nd Congressional District seat is too close to call and may not be decided anytime soon. As of Nov. 14, Democrat Anthony Brindisi holds a 1,293-vote lead over incumbent Claudia Tenney — a first-year Republican who got support from President […]
Serve America Movement is New York’s newest third party
Greens, Libertarians, Working Families and Conservatives maintain status Women’s Equality and Reform parties lose automatic ballot status heading into 2022 gubernatorial elections Third party candidates Howie Hawkins, Larry Sharpe and Stephanie Miner each protected their respective party lines into the 2022 elections by garnering more than 50,000 votes. First-time gubernatorial […]
Blue wave hits New York Senate
For the first time in almost a decade, Democrats will hold a firm majority control of the New York State Senate. Based on preliminary numbers from the State Board of Elections, Democrats appeared to have secured a total 39 seats in the state Senate, with a couple races still too […]