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Albany Agenda
Policy
Here’s what’s on the agenda for the 2025 state legislative session
From education to criminal justice, lawmakers have a lot to debate next year in Albany.
Politics
Politics
Cuomo sues former aide Charlotte Bennett for defamation
Bennett has said publicly that Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed her – a claim that the former governor said is false and defamatory.
News & Politics
Politics
Hochul backs abolishing the Electoral College
As she presided over the state’s ceremonial Electoral College vote, the governor called for the system to be replaced by a national popular vote.
New York State
Policy
Here are the major bills awaiting Gov. Kathy Hochul’s signature
There are hundreds of pieces of legislation the governor will have to consider before the end of the year.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Criminal justice reform advocates start new push for sentencing reform
For the fourth year in a row, activists are backing a trio of bills that would give incarcerated people time off for good behavior and allow judges to impose more lenient sentences.
News & Politics
Politics
Heastie to tap Pretlow for powerful budget committee
Longtime Assembly Member Gary Pretlow would chair the influential Ways and Means Committee
Policy
Policy
Grocery stores launch new coalition to push for wine sales in supermarkets
The “New York State of Wine” coalition hopes to finally win a perennial Albany fight over the wine sales, which are currently limited to liquor stores.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Aileen Gunther will miss chatting with her constituents
An interview with the outgoing Assembly member.
Personality
Personality
The dean of the state Senate has seen it all
An interview with outgoing state Sen. Neil Breslin.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Kimberly Jean-Pierre wants more moms to join the Legislature
An interview with the outgoing Assembly member.
Politics
Politics
Poll: Majority of New York voters want ‘someone else’ as governor
A new poll from Siena College found that only a third of New York voters would vote to reelect Gov. Kathy Hochul.
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News & Politics
Politics
Did Kevin Thomas admit to breaking election law?
The state senator told City & State that the state Democratic Party chair offered him something in exchange for dropping out of a congressional race – which could violate the law.
Policy
Policy
Will Hochul veto the Grieving Families Act for a third time?
Supporters hope the governor will finally reform the state’s nearly 180-year-old wrongful death law, but hospitals, insurance companies and the business lobby still oppose the bill.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Helene Weinstein, New York’s longest-serving woman legislator, says goodbye
The Brooklyn Assembly member prioritized legislation to protect victims of domestic violence.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Kevin Thomas flipped a seat, but became a victim of redistricting
The outgoing state senator said he’s not ready to give up on politics.
Policy
Policy
As worker injuries increase, advocates push Hochul to sign warehouse safety bill
The annual rate of warehouse injuries increased 30% last year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Labor
Politics
32BJ staff looks to unionize with CWA, asks for neutrality
Organizers and other staff with the politically powerful union are seeking to organize themselves after past false starts.
News & Politics
Politics
Skoufis launches campaign to become DNC chair
The little-known state senator’s bid to lead the national party faces long odds.
New York State
Policy
Hochul: ‘I’ll be the first to call up ICE’ to deport immigrants who break the law
The governor said she supports immigrants with “legal papers” but will cooperate with the Trump administration to remove immigrants who break the law.
News & Politics
Politics
Stewart-Cousins: Special session ‘unlikely’ this year to combat Trump
The state Senate majority leader focused on affordability in a speech to business leaders, but didn’t offer details on what next year’s session may hold.
