2023 session wrap-up
Campaign Confidential
How legislators changed election law, from busier ballots to early payouts
Lawmakers made a ton of changes in the final days of the legislative session – and now some local elections might be moved.
2023 session wrap-up
Poll: City & State readers predicted Clean Slate would pass by end of session
Our latest unscientific survey reveals what policies were most likely to pass before lawmakers were to come home for the summer.
2023 session wrap-up
Legislative session not over until the Assembly says so
Assembly lawmakers are expected to return soon to consider a slew of prominent bills, including Sammy’s Law, a bill challenging wrongful convictions and a gaming deal with the Seneca Nation.
Politics
Driscoll down, but not out
The state Senate won’t give Hochul’s NYPA CEO nominee a vote, but he’ll stay on in an interim capacity
2023 session wrap-up
State lawmakers debate late into the night at session end
The legislature passed a series of bills Thursday night, from a bill to form a commission to study reparations in the state to a bill to seal criminal records after a certain amount of time.
2023 session wrap-up
State lawmakers poised to close out the session without a housing plan
Legislative leaders said they came to a two-way agreement on housing while casting blame on Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Policy
NYC DAs tell Legislature to address deed theft before session end
Homeowners across the state have been impacted by deed theft. State Attorney General Letitia James and state lawmakers have crafted two bills to address the issue head-on.
Kathy Hochul
Hochul remains tight-lipped on her plans for the revised Grieving Families Act
Just five months ago, the governor vetoed the popular bill to update the state’s wrongful death laws. Lawmakers have passed a new version they say addresses the governor’s concerns.
2023 session wrap-up
Things to look out for as legislative session closes out
From sealing criminal records to parole and campaign finance law, state lawmakers have several legislative issues to tackle before heading to their districts for the rest of the year.
2023 session wrap-up
City & State poll: What will pass with the end of the legislative session?
Take our latest highly unscientific survey and let us know what legislation will pass before lawmakers come home for a chance to win one of our collectible coffee mugs.
2023 session wrap-up
With new bill, Clean Slate looks closer than ever to becoming law
State leaders say they’ve reached a three-way deal on sealing people’s criminal records after a multi-year period.
2023 session wrap-up
40 government reform groups decry proposed tweaks to NY campaign finance law
In a letter to legislative leaders, the watchdogs said the changes undermine the much celebrated campaign finance reforms passed in 2019.
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2023 session wrap-up
Housing Committee chair: ‘Dire need’ for housing legislation before end of session
Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal indicated that the Legislature is working toward consensus on laws that protect tenants and encourage development before the end of session this week.
News & Politics
Driscoll again faces criticism as confirmation vote approaches
The interim New York Power Authority chief is a former lobbyist with a mixed political history, irking climate advocates.
New York State
Local elected officials from around the state call for immigrant protections from feds
New York Immigrant rights advocates and lawmakers have not given up hope on passing a bill meant to protect undocumented residents from having their immigration status reported – even as the legislative clock winds down.
Criminal Justice
This year’s Clean Slate debate is a familiar one
New York lawmakers have long argued over whose records should be sealed, from whom they should be kept and how long after they served prison time.
Policy
‘I would certainly want that (option) for myself.’ Lawmakers open up about physician-assisted death
Legislation to allow terminally ill patients to choose when to die faces slim chances of passing this session, but more New York lawmakers are showing support.
Housing
Adams administration makes last push for housing bills
New York City Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer and Chief Housing Officer Jessica Katz met with Albany lawmakers hoping to win their support before the end of session.
Politics
Lawmakers consider a bevy of appointments in waning days of session – including two former Assembly members
We’ll let you decide which ones are sinecures.
