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Hochul’s plan to limit embattled Eric Adams’ powers may be DOA as New York pols say it’s all show

Hochul’s plan to limit embattled Eric Adams’ powers may be DOA as New York pols say it’s all show

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s push to limit embattled Eric Adams’ powers as mayor…
NY’s $7.7B in handouts for film industry come under scrutiny

NY’s $7.7B in handouts for film industry come under scrutiny

New York’s $7.7 billion in handouts for the film industry came under…
NY state bill would limit massive rent hike at Billionaire’s Row Co-Op

NY state bill would limit massive rent hike at Billionaire’s Row Co-Op

A bill proposed by state lawmakers seeks to prevent skyrocketing rental costs…
Lawmakers consider tranq bills that would make flesh-rotting drug a controlled substance in New York

Lawmakers consider tranq bills that would make flesh-rotting drug a controlled substance in New York

State lawmakers are considering a pair of bills that would name the…
Hochul announces $229B ‘conceptual’ budget agreement after 27-day delay

Hochul announces $229B ‘conceptual’ budget agreement after 27-day delay

ALBANY – Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday evening a state budget deal…
State Senate Democrats to consider Hochul nominees or top court next week

State Senate Democrats to consider Hochul nominees or top court next week

ALBANY – State Senate Democrats announced Monday that they will hold a…
New York state Senate Democrats want to end judicial pick screening panel

New York state Senate Democrats want to end judicial pick screening panel

ALBANY — State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D-Yonkers) said Tuesday that…
Brooklyn lawmaker Andrew Gounardes wants 25 cent tax for Amazon deliveries in NYC

Brooklyn lawmaker Andrew Gounardes wants 25 cent tax for Amazon deliveries in NYC

A new bill introduced by a Brooklyn state lawmaker would impose a…
On housing as on all else, Hochul must focus on winning politics

On housing as on all else, Hochul must focus on winning politics

In the run-up to her state budget proposal, Gov. Kathy Hochul promised…
Insane state law poses huge new threat to New York jobs

Insane state law poses huge new threat to New York jobs

New York’s stores and restaurants struggling after the pandemic have a new…