The Legislative Gazette

On this week’s Gazette, we’ll report on what the state ethics commission did this week, our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on the NY prosecution of former President Donald Trump, and a new poll finds New Yorkers still don’t think Governor Andrew Cuomo should resign.

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This week on The Gazette, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo revealed he will earn a total of $5.1M from his COVID-19 memoir. The disclosure further inflamed critics who are calling for his resignation over sexual harassment allegations.

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The week on The Gazette, a bill in the New York State legislature would give adult sexual abuse survivors their day in court. Also, former two-term Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino was in Plattsburgh Tuesday as he kicked off his second run for governor of New York. And, our political observer Alan Chartock discusses his conversation with Ithaca, New York Mayor Svante Myrick, and police reform.

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This week on The Gazette, the New York State legislature on Tuesday approved measures that would require hospitals and nursing homes meet minimum staffing levels of nurses and other health care workers. Our political observer Dr. Alan Chartock discusses his interview with New York State Conservative Party Chairman Gerard Kassar. Also, we’ll hear how the legalization of recreational cannabis in New York and New Jersey is bringing intense regulatory scrutiny.

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This week, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has come under fire for limiting the media’s access and ability to ask him questions as he faces a number of scandals. So far the strategy has delivered some benefits to the embattled Democrat. Our political observer Dr. Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on the governor’s strategy. Also, the Siena College Research Institute has released its 14th annual survey of Upstate New York Business Leaders.

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A new Siena poll finds that scandals surrounding New York Governor Andrew Cuomo have taken a toll. Also, state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli is pushing back against claims from Governor Cuomo’s spokesperson that a recent referral to the state attorney general is politically motivated. Our political observer Alan Chartock discusses his conversation with DiNapoli on The Capitol Connection.

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This week on The Gazette, Nearly a week after it was due, Governor Andrew Cuomo and New York State’s legislative leaders have announced the final agreement on a $212 billion budget deal. Our political observer Dr. Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on the budget. U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand hosted a roundtable discussion with community leaders and advocates Monday in Hoosick Falls. She provided details on new legislation intended to address PFAS contamination and require medical monitoring for those affected by pollution. (more…)

This week on The Gazette, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed legislation to legalize adult recreational use of marijuana. The state legislature approved the measure Tuesday night. Opponents warn that it will lead more people to use the drug and that traffic accidents will increase. Also, our political observer Dr. Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on the state budget. Four county executives in New York, including two from the Hudson Valley, are calling on the state to expand capacity at smaller baseball stadiums. (more…)

This week on The Gazette, The New York State Assembly Judiciary Committee held its first meeting of an impeachment inquiry into Governor Andrew Cuomo Tuesday, over allegations that he sexually harassed several women, as well as other controversies. But the chair of the committee, Democrat Charles Lavine, says it could be quite a while before it reaches any conclusions. Meanwhile, this is the last full week before the New York state budget is due. But with the April 1 deadline looming, two of the “three people in a room” who hash out the spending plan are questioning whether the third should remain in office. Also, our political observer Dr. Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on the impeachment inquiry and recreational marijuana in New York State. (more…)

This week on The Gazette, The growing calls for New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to resign amid multiple allegations of sexual harassment and a nursing home scandal have focused attention on the state’s number two in command, Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul.  Meanwhile, a new poll finds 50 percent of New York voters feel Governor Andrew Cuomo should not immediately resign. Also, our political observer Dr. Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on the new poll. (more…)