Governor Kathy Hochul has appointed Blake Washington as the state's new Budget Director. Washington will begin his tenure this summer. Washington replaces Robert Megna, who was serving as interim Budget Director following the departure of Robert … [Read more...]
[LISTEN/WATCH] 2022 New York State Assembly Candidates Debate: Andy Goodell and Sandra Lewis
A 60-minute debate featuring the two candidates for the New York State Assembly's 150th District: Andrew Goodell (R) and Sandra Lewis (D). WATCH The district, which was redrawn earlier this year, now encompasses all of Chautauqua … [Read more...]
NY Court of Appeals Rules State Assembly Elections to Proceed, Maps to be Redrawn for 2024 Elections
The Associated Press reports a New York appeals court is allowing state Assembly elections to proceed this year under redistricting maps drawn by Democrats but ordered lawmakers to revise the maps in time for the 2024 elections. The maps have come … [Read more...]
Special Master Releases Draft Congressional, State Senate Maps Ahead of Friday Deadline
The court appointed, special master tasked with redrawing New York’s Congressional and state Senate district maps released a draft version of both maps Monday. City and State report the interactive version of the maps were posted online by … [Read more...]
Judge Upholds Maps for State Assembly, Leaves Door Open for Appeal
New York State of Politics reports a Steuben County State Supreme Court judge has upheld the lawmaker-drawn district maps for the state Assembly. In his ruling, Judge Patrick McAllister said the maps of state Assembly districts were also … [Read more...]
Former NY Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver Has Died
Former New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, one of the most powerful figures in state government for two decades before his conviction on corruption charges, has died in federal custody. He was 77. Silver died Monday, a person familiar with … [Read more...]
