Covering the politics, policies and people of New York State government.
Following the tragic limousine accident that killed 20 New Yorkers earlier this month, state Sen. Simcha Felder proposed the Stretch Limousine Safety Act that would take older vehicles off the road, make it clear to customers when a limo was last inspected, and require more extensive training for drivers. Felder’s […]
The race for the New York State Senate is on, big time. It would appear that the Democrats have a fair chance of taking the so-called “upper” house. A lot of the old Republicans are retiring, perhaps because the incumbents see the handwriting on the wall. We all know that […]
We know that most people know little or nothing about state government. I’d hate to hazard a guess as to how many New Yorkers actually know the name of the lieutenant governor. Ignorance of politics works to the advantage of the politicians who practice their rather obscure art. We know […]
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 […]
Okay, students, grab your blue books. I’ve been trying my best to teach you about state government but still you resist! This is a true or false quiz – no cheating! T or F: Andrew Cuomo’s brother’s name is Joe. T or F: If the Supreme Court forbids gerrymandering, the […]