The current joke in Albany is that while most people think that AG stands for Attorney General, it really means “almost governor.” That’s because lately the Attorney General is next up to be governor. Eric Schneiderman, the current Attorney General, must be measuring the curtains in the governor’s office. […]
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OGS readies plaza for summer concerts, films and festivals
There was a buzz in the air Wednesday as Office of General Services Commissioner RoAnn Destito cut the ribbon to the Grand Staircase on the Empire State Plaza, re-opening it after nearly two years of construction. Destito used the occasion to announce the 2016 Summer at the Plaza concert […]
For second year in a row, Assembly passes universal health care bill
The Assembly voted 86-53 Wednesday to pass universal health care legislation in New York, marking the second time in two years the bill passed the Democrat-controlled house. The issue of health care has received increased attention since the passage of the Affordable Care Act in 2010. But some state […]
New York needs nuclear in our energy mix
To the editor: This week, the New York State Public Service Commission continues its public hearings on its new Clean Energy Standard. New York has set an ambitious goal which would mandate that 50 percent of all electricity consumed in New York by 2030 come from clean and renewable […]
A tough row to hoe
Over the years, there have been calls for secession from upstaters. They are tired of playing the poor country cousin to New York City which is the economic engine, not only for the country but for the world. Then, too, every once in a while, some in New York […]
Cuomo’s ethical standing among voters remains intact
Though NY’ers are pessimistic, there is a near-unanimous call for passing anti-corruption bills this session Even though 96 percent of New Yok voters say passing anti-corruption laws is an important end-of-session task for the Legislature, only 31 percent believe it will actually happen, according to a Siena College […]
Aid-in-dying bill passes Assembly Health Committee in close vote
The Assembly Health Committee on Monday reported the Medical Aid in Dying Act (A.10059/S.7579), which would allow terminally-ill, mentally competent, adult patients to self-administer prescribed medicines to end their own lives if suffering becomes unbearable. The Health Committee approved the measure by a 14-11 vote and it was reported […]
Lawmakers hope to install crosswalks near all playgrounds and ball fields
With summer approaching, two lawmakers are hoping to pass a bill that would require crosswalks to be placed near most athletic fields and playgrounds in New York state. The bill, known as Erin’s Law, would require at least one crosswalk installed across all roads abutting playgrounds and athletic fields, […]