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Policy
Judge tosses abortion rights measure from November ballot
Democrats had been pushing the state constitutional amendment that would protect abortion rights and other civil rights
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Personality
SUNY chancellor John King talks budget wins and campus protests
The head of the state’s public university system discussed the police response to pro-Palestinian protest encampments and the fate of SUNY Downstate.
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Politics
Zinerman says DSA-backed challenger lives outside district
Assembly Member Stefani Zinerman’s allies have sought to portray DSA-endorsed challenger Eon Huntley as an outsider and recently hosted an anti-DSA town hall.
2024 presidential election
Politics
Here’s where the Leave It Blank campaign did best in New York City
In some Assembly districts in Brooklyn and Queens, a third of voters cast blank ballots in the Democratic presidential primary.
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Politics
New York state Legislature 2024 races to watch
Here are some of the challenges, swing districts and open seats to keep an eye on.
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Politics
Here’s what New York elected officials are saying about the Columbia University protests
Progressives have criticized the school for bringing in the NYPD to clear the encampment, while Republicans have called for the National Guard.
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Policy
Why did New York’s highest court overturn Harvey Weinstein’s conviction?
Unpacking the surprising decision from the liberal justices.
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Politics
Meta AI falsely claims lawmakers were accused of sexual harassment
The new AI chatbot in Facebook Messenger provides detailed information about the sexual harassment allegations against state legislators. The only problem: none of it is true.
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Politics
Crickets from Building Trades Council on New York’s housing deal
The construction unions were absent from an event with Gov. Kathy Hochul celebrating labor wins in the state budget.
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Policy
The biggest issues left out of the state budget
The NY HEAT Act could still be passed before the end of session, though higher taxes on the wealthy are likely dead.
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Politics
This was finally Eric Adams’ year in Albany
Gov. Kathy Hochul helped deliver key wins for her partner in New York City.
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Policy
All the details of Albany’s final housing deal
‘Good cause’ eviction protections, a replacement for 421-a and tweaks to rent-stabilization all made it into this year’s state budget.
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Policy
What’s in and out of the state budget
The state Legislature finished approving the state’s $237 billion state budget on Saturday.
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Politics
Bill drafting system hacked as lawmakers hash out late budget
The cyber attack occurred early Wednesday morning.
Education
Policy
Will New York start requiring students to fill out the FAFSA form?
Some state lawmakers say it’ll help more low-income students attend college.
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Policy
Gounardes: Working Families Tax Credit ‘still very much on the table’
The New York Immigration Coalition is backing the tax break.
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