The Legislative Gazette

New York lawmakers consider giving themselves a pay raise before the end of the year; our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with Blair Horner, Executive Director of New York Public Interest Group about politics of a potential pay raise for legislators. Also, a New York Congressman pushes legislation to crack down on Grinch Bots.

Governor Kathy Hochul and health officials warn New Yorkers to prepare for three different viruses with the coming holiday season. Our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with Gerard Kassar, Chairman of New York’s Conservative Party. Also, meet the new Chancellor of the State University of New York.

New York's Adult Survivors Act takes effect. Our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with newly re-elected Assembly Minority Leader William Barclay. Also, the state Office of Cannabis Management’s Control Board has officially approved the first 37 retail marijuana licenses.

New York is granting its first 36 licenses to sell cannabis in the state. Our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. Also, the leader of one of New York’s most vocal environmental watchdog organizations is stepping down.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul won’t tip her hand on whether she’ll impose a moratorium on a certain type of crypto mining. Our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with the head of the Working Families Party. Also, a coalition of horse racing industry leaders want lawmakers to approve borrowing to overhaul Belmont Park on Long Island.

We’ll learn more about the candidates running for New York Lt Governor. Our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with Westchester County Executive George Latimer about the coming midterm elections. Also, we’ll remind you to flip over your ballot Tuesday to consider the environmental bond act.

President Joe Biden visits Syracuse this week to celebrate the $100 billion investment in Central New York. Our political observer Alan Chartock discusses the audit that finds New York City is not prepared for the next superstorm. Also, the two candidates for New York governor square off in their one and only debate before the election.

U.S. Senator Charles Schumer stops in Albany to make a new push to limit the use of Chinese-made semiconductor chips. Our political observer Alan Chartock discusses the state environmental bond act. Also, New York Governor Kathy Hochul is criticizing her opponent’s ties to former President Trump as she sees her lead slip.

Union supporters rally at an Amazon warehouse in upstate New York in a bid to become the company’s second workplace in the country to unionize. Our political observer Alan Chartock discusses the status of the state attorney general’s investigation into former President Trump. Also, we’ll join U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand in Plattsburgh where she highlighted funding for home heating assistance this winter.

Tech Company Micron announces a $100 billion investment to build a series of state-of-the-art semiconductor fabrication plants near Syracuse. Our political observer Alan Chartock discusses pay to play political accusations against New York Governor Kathy Hochul. Also, a new study aims to predict how remote work will impact the economy and city planning.

Photo: Mike Kroll courtesy of the office of Gov. Hochul.