The Legislative Gazette

New York Governor Kathy Hochul says she’s freeing up $35 million for abortion clinics to serve out-of-state patients. Our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on the race for the open 19th Congressional district seat. Also, we’ll talk to Orange County Executive Steven Neuhaus who recently returned from a Navy deployment in Ukraine.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul picks Hudson Valley Congressman Antonio Delgado to be her lieutenant governor. The appointment comes after former LG, Brian Benjamin resigned in disgrace last month; our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on the political implications of the Governor’s choice. Also, we’ll take you to Cohoes where a novel technology is helping the city reach an energy independent future.

Photo courtesy of the office of Antonio Delgado.

New York voters will likely end up going to the polls three times this year, now that the state’s highest court has thrown out new district lines for Congressional and state Senate seats; our political observer Alan Chartock discusses the political implications of the ruling. Also, New York Governor Kathy Hochul talks about how the budget benefits the North Country.

Photo courtesy of Tony Webster/ Flickr.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul and her opponents now have just over two months left before the June Democratic primary. Our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on his conversation with Governor Hochul this week. Also, student government leaders throughout SUNY demand a seat on the search committee for a new chancellor.

New York Lt Governor Brian Benjamin resigns after being indicted on federal corruption charges; our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts in the impact of the resignation on Governor Kathy Hochul. Also, we’ll take a closer look at the Adult Survivors Act.

Photo courtesy of NY Gov. Kathy Hochul/ Flickr.

New York state leaders reach an agreement on a new budget, and our political observer Dr. Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on the political impacts of a late spending plan. Also, we'll hear about an invasive aquatic species threatening Lake Champlain.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers gave up on the chance of meeting the state’s budget deadline of April 1st. Our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on a judge, who has ordered New York’s Democratic-controlled Legislature to redraw the state’s congressional and legislative districts after finding them unconstitutional. Also, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is renewing efforts to bring banking services to U.S. Post Office branches.

Photo: J. Levulis

Tensions flare between the Governor and Legislature over a proposal to change New York’s bail reform laws; our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on differences between Democrats on criminal justice reform. Also, we’ll have a conversation with New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos.

Photo courtesy of Flickr/wadester16.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signs a package of anti-sexual harassment bills into law. Our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on former Governor Andrew Cuomo saying he’s open to running for his old seat. Also, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand promotes the Made In America Manufacturing Communities Act.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul joins a groundbreaking for a new manufacturing facility. Our political observer Alan Chartock discusses a new poll showing former Governor Cuomo trailing current Governor Hochul in a primary by four points. Also, we’ll have a fiscal conversation with New York state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli.