Albany Agenda
Policy
Hochul makes end-of-session push for social media bills
The governor used dire language to describe the impact of algorithms on kids’ mental health.
Albany Agenda
Policy
Advocates rally for MENA bill as NY session winds down
People who are Middle Eastern and North African shouldn’t be categorized as white by the state, advocates say.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Lawler, fresh off his bipartisan victories, visits a redder part of his district
The popular freshman lawmaker leaned into border policy and criticizing the MTA at a recent sparsely attended town hall.
Celebs
Personality
The New York politicians who have flirted with celebrity
“I guess they thought I had that something.”
Albany Agenda
Policy
Progressives launch campaign to get upstate cities to opt in to ‘good cause’ law
The state budget’s “good cause” eviction protections only apply automatically to tenants in New York City, but other cities can choose to opt in to the regulations.
Personality
Politics
State Sen. Kevin Parker’s most notable eruptions
A hot temper continues to cause trouble for Brooklyn legislator Kevin Parker.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Hochul admin touts drop in gun violence in urban areas outside NYC
In many regions of the state, officials said there were significant reductions in shootings.
Albany Agenda
Personality
Jeremy Cooney lays out his new transportation vision for New York
The state Senate Transportation Committee chair will have an ally in Congress to help with funding.
News & Politics
Politics
Bowman and Latimer spar over Israel and public safety in first debate
The two candidates in the closely-watched primary race debated issues ranging from the war in Gaza to flood recovery funding.
New York State
Policy
Cannabis agency head out following bombshell report
Office of Cannabis Management executive director Christopher Alexander will leave the beleaguered agency in September, as Gov. Kathy Hochul tries to get the agency on firmer footing.
2024 New York congressional battleground
Politics
AOC challenger hit with FEC complaint
The complaint alleges that Marty Dolan, who is challenging the progressive member of Congress, failed to properly report his campaign contributions and expenditures.
Albany Agenda
Politics
Zellnor Myrie may run for mayor on legislative record
The state senator has focused on criminal justice and election reforms in Albany.
Albany Agenda
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
News & Politics
Politics
Lee Zeldin sees warning signs for women’s sports in ERA
At the state Capitol, conservatives gathered to focus on a culture war talking point that’s not included in the proposed constitutional amendment.
Albany Agenda
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.
Albany Agenda
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.
Albany Agenda
Policy
What’s in and out of the state budget
The state Legislature finished approving the state’s $237 billion state budget on Saturday.
Heard Around Town
Policy
Sorry to harsh the vibe, but all is not well in New York cannabis
Weed farmers, left out of the state budget, fear they won’t survive.
Albany Agenda
Politics