The Legislative Gazette

New York Governor Kathy Hochul says the state is preparing for a possible new surge of COVID-19 this fall. Our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on attempted knife attack on the GOP candidate for governor, Lee Zeldin. Also, we’ll have a conversation with the new President of SUNY New Paltz.

We’ll examine a new poll that finds a majority have an unfavorable view of The Supreme Court in the wake of its decision overturning Roe v. Wade. Our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on NY’s Chief Judge announcing she’ll be stepping down before the end of her term. Also, an in-depth interview about what school boards look like after voters went to the polls in May.

Photo courtesy of the U.S. Supreme Court.

Family members of violent crime victims gather as officials push for legislation that would require New York state parole boards to fully grasp the impact of an offender’s actions. Our political observer Alan Chartock discusses the amount of money spent on lobbying returning to pre-pandemic levels. Also, we’ll speak to Lee Maringoff, Director of the Marist Institute of Public Opinion.

U.S. Senator Gillibrand gathers with women in Albany to speak out against the Supreme Court decision striking down Roe v Wade, our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on this week’s primary results, and a conversation about the new rules for horse racing which will impact Saratoga and beyond.

The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down New York’s restrictions on carrying a concealed weapon in public spaces. Our political observer Dr. Alan Chartock discusses next weeks’ primaries in NY. Also, the governor signs a voting rights package into law.

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed six bills into law to protect abortion rights and support reproductive health care. Our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on this week’s primary debate for Governor. Also, county lawmakers want firearm retailers to display warning signs.

Photo courtesy of the office of Gov. Hochul.

Less than a month after the mass shooting at a Buffalo supermarket, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signs ten gun control bills into law; our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on his interview with the Governor this week. Also, a new poll finds Americans would like to raise the age to buy a firearm to 21.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul and legislative leaders have agreed on a package of gun control measures; our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on why the state’s strict gun laws can’t fully protect New Yorkers from gun violence. Also, a conversation on redistricting with former Democratic Congressman Bill Owens.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signs the Adult Survivors Act into law. Our political observer Alan Chartock on his conversation with Republican gubernatorial candidate Andrew Giuliani. Also, another Starbucks in New York, the first in the Capital Region, elects to unionize.

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A mass shooting in Buffalo, New York kills 10 people, injures 3 and prompts Governor Kathy Hochul to announce several steps to curb the growing number racially motivated violence; our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on the politics of the latest mass shooting. Also, Northern New York Congresswoman Elise Stefanik finds herself in the national spotlight since the mass shooting.