Bill to move special elections introduced by state Democrats, draws ire of GOP
The bill sponsored by Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins said its purpose is to ...
Federal cutbacks could hurt NY hospitals, energy goals, much more, state legislators say
State legislators warned Friday that cutbacks on the federal level could have a major impact on state budget negotiations.
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Bill to delay special election for NY seat sparks political feud
Republicans, however, view the move as a partisan power play. Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt criticized it as a tactic to ...
New York lawmakers moving to deny House GOP a key vote
New York Democrats are poised to delay until November the special election to fill Rep. Elise Stefanik’s House seat — a move ...
NY Republicans call for racketeering investigation as Dems prepare to delay special elections
Democrats introduced legislation late Friday that would allow them to significantly delay expected special elections, ...
Albany unveils plan that could keep NY-21 seat vacant until November
A plan to change the timeline for special elections, and most likely the election to replace Rep. Elise M. Stefanik, has been ...
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Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins Leads State Senate Passage of Legislative Package to Lower Utility Costs and Protect Ratepayers
Cousins led the New York State Senate in advancing a package of new legislation to protect ratepayers and address New York’s affordability crisis by prioritizing consumers and holding utility ...
Albany must heed prosecutors and reform discovery laws to keep NYers safe
On Friday, district attorneys from around the state — including from all the five boroughs — stood with Gov. Hochul to ask ...
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Legislative leaders pledge to prioritize affordability as session begins
If it wasn’t clear what the theme for the next legislative session in Albany would be, state Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins made it clear in a tagline for the year she shared on X.
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Legislative session kicks off with focus on cost of living, Trump
Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, center, joins fellow state senators in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance during opening proceedings for the 2025 legislative session on Wednesday in ...