Covering the politics, policies and people of New York State government.
By a 48-to-34 percent margin, New York state registered voters say all elected officials should be voted out of office so new officials can start with a clean slate to “end political corruption in Albany,” according to a new Quinnipiac University poll. A total of 86 percent of New […]
To the editor: In response to the article ”Fight over GMO Labeling Heats Up”, I was happy to see more public discussion about — and what I understood as support for — GMO labeling. As an environmental studies student on Long Island, GMO labeling concerns me deeply. I personally feel […]
A bill that would eliminate all state sales tax on feminine hygiene products was passed unanimously by the Assembly on March 15, and now awaits action by the Senate. The bill was first introduced by Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal back in May 2015, and would exempt feminine hygiene products from New […]
Andrew Cuomo has accomplished some remarkable things during his time in office. As for me, number one on his leadership list is the SAFE Act that he remarkably managed to push through the Republican-dominated Senate after the terrible, terrible Sandy Hook school massacre in which young children were slaughtered […]
Gov. Andrew Cuomo and legislative conference leaders announced a $156 billion budget agreement late Thursday night, just three hours before the deadline established by the state Constitution. Highlights include continued funding for the STAR property tax relief program, a one-year tuition freeze at SUNY and CNY schools, $300 million […]
In response to several incidents on the Brooklyn Bridge, the Senate Codes Committee passed a bill that would increase penalties for trespassing on critical infrastructure, including bridges and tunnels. On March 28, Sen. Daniel Squadron, D-Carroll Gardens, announced the unanimous passage of S.2190/A.6792 , also known as the “Critical […]
Five of the most influential labor unions in New York are celebrating what could be a short-term victory. The U.S. Supreme Court decision in Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association came down Tuesday to a deadlocked 4-4 vote along liberal and conservative lines. The case threatened to block the ability […]
Written by ISABEL GUERRIERA & EMILY DEMIRJIAN North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory is angry over Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s executive order banning non-essential state travel to North Carolina. New York’s travel ban is in response to a controversial North Carolina law which states that transgender people cannot use restrooms of […]
