The Legislative Gazette

On this week’s Gazette: A new Marist poll finds New York Governor Kathy Hochul is the favorite for election next year, and our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on the implications of that poll. Also, we’ll look back ten years at the start of the Occupy Wall Street movement.

Photo courtesy of Marist Poll.

The leader of New York state’s Democratic Party is personally endorsing Governor Kathy Hochul for election in the June 2022 Democratic primary and the general election next November. Our political observer Dr. Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on the possibility of former Governor Andrew Cuomo entering the 2022 gubernatorial race. Also, Albany County has formed an agreement with Suffolk and Westchester Counties to electrify its motor pool.

This week, New York Governor Kathy Hochul has named former New York City Health Commissioner Mary Bassett to lead the state’s health department. Our political observer discusses the idea of universal healthcare in New York. Also, a COVID vaccine mandate for healthcare workers started this week in New York — and with it, a fear of staffing shortages at medical facilities.

Photo courtesy of Mary Bassett’s official Twitter page.

This week, New York’s unemployment insurance fund, which the state Labor Department says has paid out over $100 billion dollars in benefits to millions of New Yorkers during the COVID-19 pandemic, is now running a deficit. Our political observer Dr. Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s decision to stop paying the legal bills of state employees who worked for former Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Also, at its latest meeting, the New York State Climate Action Council continued its work to create a plan to meet the state’s climate goals.

Photo: ny.gov screenshot.

On this week’s Gazette: In response to strict new abortion laws in Texas, Governor Hochul says she’ll make New York a safe legal haven for women’s reproductive health. Our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on a new Siena Poll that measures the new Governor’s popularity. Also, state and local lawmakers in northern New York ask the Governor to push the White House to open the U.S – Canadian border.

This week, as the Delta variant surges, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is taking new steps to counter the spread of COVID-19. Our political observer Dr. Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on climate change and President Joe Biden’s visit to New York City and New Jersey. Over objections, both loud and soft, the operator of the company involved in the October 2018 limousine crash that killed 20 in Schoharie will avoid jail time.

This week, NYS School Boards Associate Director discusses student learning loss during the pandemic, and school reopening. Our political observer Dr. Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on this week’s special session for the state legislature. We also hear from a new republican candidate who has entered the race for New York’s 21st Congressional District.

On this week’s Gazette: New York’s first female Governor, Kathy Hochul, says she wants people to believe in government again. We hear from our political observer Alan Chartock, who discusses the fact that women dominate the top leadership spots in state government. Also, a new solar farm is approved in Greene County.

This week on The Gazette, New York’s Lieutenant Governor, Kathy Hochul, in her first remarks since Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that he’s resigning, says she intends to be a fighter for New York. Our political observer Dr. Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on Hochul and the state’s future. Also, the New York State Education Department has released a health and safety guide for school districts as they prepare to reopen classrooms next month.

On this week’s Gazette: New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says he will resign in the face of sexual harassment allegations and an impeachment inquiry. We’ll talk with our political observer Alan Chartock about the announcement and the Democrat’s legacy. Meanwhile, Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul prepares to become New York’s first female governor. We’ll also speak with Syracuse University Professor Rebecca Ortiz about research looking at how political affiliations can impact one’s view of sexual harassment allegations.