The Legislative Gazette

On this week’s Gazette: New York state Republicans nominate Long Island Congressman Lee Zeldin as their candidate for governor; our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on why the GOP would choose Zeldin, a Trump supporter, in a blue state. Also, New York Governor Kathy Hochul is creating a Joint Security Operations Center to oversee cybersecurity.

Photo courtesy of Lee Zeldin.

On this week’s Gazette: New York Governor Kathy Hochul receives the democratic nomination for Governor at the state party convention; and our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on what appears to be an easy road to the Governor’s office for the former Lt. Governor. Also, we’ll speak to the new director off the Adirondack Park Agency.

On this week’s Gazette: School children will continue to be required to wear masks, after Governor Kathy Hochul ended the statewide mask mandate in most indoor public spaces this week. Our political observer Alan Chartock discusses the fight between Democrats over pulling back on bail reform. Also, we speak with state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli about Governor Hochul’s first budget proposal.

On this week’s Gazette: Lawsuits were immediately filed after New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed off on new district maps; our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on the gerrymander. Also, we’ll get reaction to a new survey that shows a positive outlook for economic growth in the North Country.

Photo courtesy of the Flickr/ Matt H. Wade.

On this week’s Gazette: Lawmakers want Albany’s NanoTech Complex to be the nation’s first semiconductor technology center. Our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on the passing of former Speaker Sheldon Silver. Also, we’ll take you to a recent virtual news conference with survivors of sexual harassment who want their day in court.

Photo: Max Pixel.

On this week’s Gazette: New York Governor Kathy Hochul releases a $216 billion dollar state budget. Our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on what former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo will do with $16 million dollars left in his campaign account. Also, we’ll take a look at reaction to the roll out of mobile sports betting in the state.  

On this week’s Gazette: Protesters rally against the end of New York’s eviction moratorium. Our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on the Republicans chances of winning the Governor’s office. Also, COVID-19 is impacting elective surgeries at some upstate hospitals.

On this week’s Gazette: New York Governor Kathy Hochul delivers her first state of the state address; our political observer Alan Chartock will share his thoughts on the speech. Also, a New York Congressman remembers the January 6th riot last year at the U.S. Capitol.

On this week’s Gazette – a year in review. As 2021 comes to an end we take a look at the weaknesses of the Joint Commission on Public Ethics. Our political observer Alan Chartock with his political year in review. Also, we’ll take a look at a pilot program designed to improve outcomes for non-violent mental health emergency calls.

Photo courtesy of JCOPE.