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Wait – did Hochul just say she wants to lift the NYC charter school cap?

The moment came and went quickly during a packed gubernatorial debate, but it was definitely a yes. Several lawmakers and teachers unions have expressed disapproval of the governor’s apparent position.

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Hochul and Brown announce shooting memorial the day after courts halt gun control law

The governor and Buffalo mayor’s announcement of the memorial for the ten victims of the tragic Buffalo supermarket shooting comes right after a judge’s decision to stop a concealed carry law in churches.

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Will Rep. Pat Ryan’s abortion strategy be enough to secure a win in NY-18?

The newly elected Congress member is in a fair position to beat Colin Schmitt. But pocketbook issues, including inflation and the economy, are also top of mind for voters.

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Health care coalition rallying against Lee Zeldin on abortion rights stance

In an open letter, health care professionals and advocates urge New Yorkers to elect a governor committed to protecting the right to choose. They claim Zeldin fails to fit that mold.

New York State

Politics

Who are the Republican candidates running for statewide office?

New York’s GOP candidates include a political news commentator, a financial expert and a former New York City Police Department official.

New York City

Policy

How many people are detained on Rikers? A look at the crisis by the numbers

The annual Mayor’s Management Report offers a cross-section of statistics on the jail complex.

New York State

Politics

Hochul’s law enforcement announcement conveniently helps her counteract Zeldin’s claims

The governor made her position on crime clear at a public safety symposium, amid attacks from her opponent.

New York State

Policy

Lee Zeldin’s campaign promises: What can he actually do if elected?

The Republican gubernatorial candidate has talked about making big changes to abortion rights, congestion pricing and more.

New York State

Policy

Andrea Stewart-Cousins has presided over some monumental legislation

Let’s just say the majority leader has been busy since 2019. Here are some of her greatest hits.

New York State

Politics

What are Letitia James' chances of succeeding in her lawsuit against Trump?

According to experts, things are looking pretty good for the state Attorney General in her civil fraud case against the former president.

Policy

Policy

MTA to install ‘Big Brother’ security cameras in all New York City subway cars

Gov. Kathy Hochul and the MTA are optimistic new measures will prevent subway crime and give riders an added sense of security.

New York State

Politics

How Gov. Kathy Hochul has benefited from the projects of her predecessor

Andrew Cuomo left a few flashy transit projects just shy of completion, allowing Hochul to coast through the ribbon-cuttings.

New York State

Policy

Hundreds of bills from last session still await Kathy Hochul’s signature. Here are some of the major ones.

The state Legislature wrapped in June with a deluge of influential bills passed. With an election coming up in November, here are some Hochul has yet to sign off on.

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Policy

Here are the sexual harassment bills still being debated in New York

Seven sexual harassment bills were not in a package recently signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul, but would further increase protection for victims.