Thursday’s primary election saw the defeat of six former Independent Democratic Conference members. These senators often conferenced with Republicans and shared in the control of the house, co-chairing committees and writing legislation with Republican colleagues. The group officially dissolved on April 16, 2018, but they could not withstand a concerted […]
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Cancer Society and lawmakers hope to raise the age for tobacco sales
In an effort to prevent children from developing tobacco addiction, a new law would raise the minimum age of purchasing tobacco products from 18 to 21 everywhere in New York state. Introduced and sponsored by Sen. Diane Savino, D-Staten Island, and Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal, D-Manhattan, the bill (S.3978/A.273), that looks […]
IDC rejoins mainline Dems in Senate
Gov. Andrew Cuomo brokered a deal between mainline Senate Democrats and the eight-member Independent Democratic Conference Wednesday, to create a unified Democratic Senate. Cuomo said the move will help to “protect against Washington’s attack on New York and continue New York’s bold, progressive path forward.” The IDC was founded in […]