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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 ...
NY Republicans call for racketeering investigation as Dems prepare to delay special elections
The move is meant to jam up House Republicans whose already razor thin majority in the would be lowered even further – and for longer – when North Country Rep. Elise Stefanik resigns her to serve in ...
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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Paradigm Shift: MTA Boss Says State Should Pony Up More For Capital Plans
"Every time the MTA capital program comes up, we treat it like, 'Oh my god, they need a bailout,'" the MTA CEO said, pointing out the absurdity.
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Advocates push housing legislation to fix New York’s housing crisis
The New York State Capitol saw a busy Housing Advocacy Day as advocates and legislators pushed legislation targeting the ...
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Hochul: ‘Every family deserves more money’
Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals Rowan D. Wilson, left, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, center, Speaker Carl E. Heastie and Attorney General Letitia James, right, attend Gov.
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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 ...