VIEW THE PROPOSALS: NY Independent Commission Drafts Competing Congressional Maps
The New York State Independent Redistricting Commission can’t come up with one plan for redrawing the Congressional districts to reflect a shift in population.
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NYS Senator Akshar Pushes Back on Healthcare Worker Vaccine Mandate
One of the Southern Tier’s representatives to Albany pushes back at a mandate that health care workers be vaccinated against COVID-19 or lose their jobs.
New York Governor Cuomo Answers Questions in Harassment Probe
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is expected to be interviewed by investigators looking into sexual harassment allegations.
Primary Voting Underway in New York State
Polls open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. June 22 for Primary voting in New York State.
Pa. Voters Limit Executive Pandemic Powers
Voters in Pennsylvania are the first in the nation to say the Governor should have limits on disaster emergency powers.
Former Westchester County Executive Launches Run for NY Governor
Former Westcester County Executive, Republican Rob Astorino says he’ll run for governor of New York in 2022.
New York Senator Fred Akshar Calls Bill Limiting Governor Exec. Orders a “Sham”
New York State legislators are taking steps to limit the Governor’s emergency executive orders in the wake of investigations into COVID nursing home deaths.
Broome Awaits U.S. Senate Approval of Millions in COVID Relief Funds
Broome County Executive Jason Garnar is offering a breakdown on what help local governments could get under the federal COVID Relief package.
NY 22nd Congressional Race Finally Over
The eight counties in New York’s 22nd Congressional District will soon finally have a representative in Washington, 97 days after election day.
Former Congresswoman Tenney Heads Back to Washington
Republican former Congresswoman Claudia Tenney is heading back to Washington following a long-drawn-out race for the 22nd District in New York.