The Legislative Gazette

On this week’s Gazette: New York Health Commissioner Dr. Mary Bassett has tested positive for COVID-19. Governor Kathy Hochul made the announcement in a Monday briefing that also documented the worsening situation in the state as the omicron variant spreads. Our political observer Alan Chartock discusses his conversation with Albany County DA David Soares about bail reform. Also, we’ll report on a new business survey, which finds Capital Region employers will keep hiring in the new year.

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On this week’s Gazette: With at least one dozen counties in the state refusing to enforce the directive, New York Governor Kathy Hochul defends her statewide mask mandate. Our political observer Alan Chartock on the state ethic’s commission passing a resolution to require former Governor Andrew Cuomo turn over profits he received from his book advance to the state attorney general’s office. Also, we’ll talk to the stakeholders of Clean Path NY – one of the largest infrastructure energy projects in 50 years.

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On this week’s Gazette: SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras announces his resignation. Our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on New York Attorney General Tish James dropping out of the race for Governor in 2022. Also, the White House checks in on Albany’s Afghan resettlement efforts.

On this week’s Gazette: A divided Supreme Court debates the issue of abortion and the future of Roe V. Wade, we’ll have reaction from the President of Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood. Our political observer Alan Chartock on his conversation with New York State Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes. Also, owners of small farms worry paying overtime to workers will put them out of business. 

Photo courtesy of Chelly Hegan.

On this week’s Gazette: The New York State Assembly has released its long-awaited report on an impeachment inquiry into former Gov. Andrew Cuomo; our political observer Alan Chartock discusses his interview with the former Governor that ended up in the report. Also, officials praise Canada’s decision to remove requirements for citizens traveling out of the country.

On this week’s Gazette: After a vote by the state ethics commission, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo may have to return at least part of the $5.1 million he was paid for his COVID-19 leadership book. Also, our political observer Alan Chartock discusses his conversation with Republican Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay. The American Lung Association’s fourth annual “State of Lung Cancer” report, finds Black New Yorkers are more likely to be diagnosed with lung cancer.

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The Legislative Gazette is a weekly program about New York State Government and politics. On this week’s Gazette: The U.S. border has re-opened and Governor Hochul pledges nearly a half billion dollars in grants for the state’s tourism industry, our political observer Alan Chartock on his conversation with the Chair of the state Conservative Party, and we take you to the biannual – Honor a Living Veteran ceremony in Albany.

On this week’s Gazette: Republicans and conservatives claim victory in the rejection of three ballot proposals that would have expanded voting in the state. Our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on the Republican’s big win in New York and around the country. Also, we’ll have a conversation with U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand.

On this week’s Gazette: Two propositions on the ballot in New York are drawing backlash from Republicans and conservatives. Our political observer Dr. Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on New York Attorney General Letitia James’ run for state governor. Also, lawmakers and advocates debate how to legalize sex work in New York.

On this week’s Gazette: New York Governor Kathy Hochul condemns the state Democratic party Chair over remarks comparing an African American Buffalo mayoral candidate to a Ku Klux Klan leader, and our political observer Dr. Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on that controversy. Also, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer outlines plans to counter higher heating costs this winter.