The Legislative Gazette

The Legislative Gazette - State Senators in New York celebrate the passage of two bills regulating toxic "forever" chemicals

David Gustina — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 03:00:00 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - Governor Hochul takes her strongest stance yet amid tensions over ICE

David Gustina — Sat, 07 Feb 2026 03:00:00 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - A New York Congressman calls for ICE to be abolished

David Gustina — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 03:00:00 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - Governor Hochul unveils her budget proposal for the next fiscal year

David Gustina — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 03:00:00 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - Governor Kathy Hochul delivers her fifth state of the state address

David Gustina — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 03:00:00 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - Governor Kathy Hochul announces plans significant investments in child care across the state

David Gustina — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 03:00:00 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - New York state sees a record-breaking number of flu cases

David Gustina — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 03:00:00 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - Governor Hochul signs an A-I safeguard bill into law

David Gustina — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 03:00:00 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - Governor Hochul announces her support for medical aid in dying legislation

David Gustina — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 03:00:00 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - Advocates call on Governor Hochul to sign an omnibus prison reform package

David Gustina — Sat, 13 Dec 2025 03:00:00 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - how is New York filling the gap for those in need after federal cuts?

David Gustina — Sat, 06 Dec 2025 03:00:00 +0000

Legislative Gazette - Governor Hochul approves amendments to the Adirondack State Land Master Plan

David Gustina — Sat, 29 Nov 2025 03:00:00 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - New York Governor Kathy Hochul and local lawmakers call on President Trump to release federal heat assistance funding

David Gustina — Sat, 22 Nov 2025 03:00:00 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - Reaction from both sides of the political aisle to Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik entering the race for Governor of New York

David Gustina — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 03:00:00 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announces a run for New York Governor

David Gustina — Sat, 08 Nov 2025 03:00:00 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - Local lawmakers urge Governor Hochul to sign legislation streamlining the program for Minority and Women owned Businesses

David Gustina — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 02:00:00 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - Environmental advocacy groups urge New York voters to approve a state constitutional amendment

David Gustina — Sat, 25 Oct 2025 02:00:00 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - Towns and counties in New York will soon hold their elections in even-numbered years

David Gustina — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 16:31:29 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - President Trump's Justice Department has indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James for mortgage fraud

David Gustina — Sat, 11 Oct 2025 02:00:00 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - We’ll report on what the loss of federal health care subsidies would mean for New Yorkers

David Gustina — Sat, 04 Oct 2025 02:00:00 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - The state rolls out a new program that relies on manufactured homes to tackle housing affordability

David Gustina — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 02:00:00 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - On this week’s Gazette: Democratic Congressman Tim Kennedy defends his bill to hire thousands more Customs and Border Protection agents

David Gustina — Sat, 20 Sep 2025 02:00:00 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - The ICE raid on a food-processing plant in Central New York quickly becomes a flashpoint in the immigration debate

David Gustina — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 16:11:32 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - With children back in school this week, districts across New York state are implementing cellphone bans

David Gustina — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 14:37:37 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announces a bill to reverse Medicaid cuts

David Gustina — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 13:36:18 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - As Texas legislators push their initiative to redraw Congressional districts, New York's Democratic leaders discuss redistricting in the Empire State

David Gustina — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 02:00:00 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - Governor Hochul says state Democratic leaders are exploring their redistricting options to counteract the GOP’s efforts in Texas

David Gustina — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 15:30:52 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - The New York State Energy Planning Board releases its 2025 Draft State Energy Plan

David Gustina — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 15:48:10 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - New York schools that were counting on federal money now find themselves in a tough spot

David Gustina — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 16:46:20 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - The top Democrat in the State Senate denounces funding cuts from Congress

David Gustina — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 12:48:54 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - The federal tax and spending bill signed last week by President Trump will blow a $3 billion hole in the state budget

David Gustina — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 14:42:01 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - Some Democrats say they’re disappointed that Albany lawmakers to no action to protect immigrants

David Gustina — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 12:57:01 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - A major upset in the New York City primary

David Gustina — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 16:19:05 +0000

The Capitol Connection - Yancey Roy, Albany Bureau Chief for Newsday

David Gustina — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 17:01:07 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - New York residents will now have to pay for natural gas hookups even if their house is close to a gas line

David Gustina — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 13:43:40 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - Republicans in Congress say New York Governor Kathy Hochul isn’t doing enough to enforce immigration laws

David Gustina — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 15:38:58 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - A federal court temporarily blocks the Trump Administration’s efforts to pause operations at Job Corps Centers nationwide

David Gustina — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 15:03:03 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - Senate Minority leader Chuck Schumer and Democrats continue to criticize the so-called “big, beautiful bill”

David Gustina — Fri, 30 May 2025 16:22:07 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - SUNY Chancellor John King delivers his annual address

David Gustina — Fri, 23 May 2025 15:34:24 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer calls on Americans to protect the federal food program SNAP

David Gustina — Thu, 15 May 2025 15:48:41 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - On this week’s Gazette: New York lawmakers approved a $254 billion dollar state budget deal

David Gustina — Fri, 09 May 2025 16:02:56 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - Governor Hochul and New York state lawmakers strike a tentative budget deal

David Gustina — Fri, 02 May 2025 16:01:09 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - We’ll take a look at the current trade war with China and its impact on New York

David Gustina — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 14:19:40 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - The Trump administration blocks an offshore wind project

David Gustina — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 14:14:52 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - the state budget is now on track to be two weeks late

David Gustina — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 15:21:56 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - We’ll take a deeper look at New York’s prison system which has been under intense scrutiny in recent months

David Gustina — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 14:26:40 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - state Republicans say they’re feeling bullish about their chances of winning statewide office next year

David Gustina — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 15:22:30 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - President Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, attacks state Democrats’ immigration policies during a stop in Albany

David Gustina — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 15:28:53 +0000

The Media Project - Rex, Barbara, Miles, David

David Gustina — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 16:13:42 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - State lawmakers are setting their priorities ahead of the April 1st budget deadline

David Gustina — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 16:09:08 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - We’ll take a deeper look at the renewed push for the New York Heat Act

David Gustina — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 03:00:00 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli says fellow Democrat and Governor Kathy Hochul’s budget proposal is vulnerable

David Gustina — Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:00:00 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - Top officials travel the state to promote Governor Hochul’s budget priorities

David Gustina — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 16:39:23 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - Interests on both sides of the U.S.-Canada border remain wary despite a month-long pause in threatened tariffs

David Gustina — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 16:05:32 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - The death of Robert Brooks has lawmakers and advocates calling for prison reforms

David Gustina — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 17:02:41 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - New York Governor Kathy Hochul proposes a $252 billion budget

David Gustina — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 16:14:43 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - New York Governor Kathy Hochul delivers her State of the State address

David Gustina — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 17:16:26 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - State lawmakers come back to Albany for this year’s legislative session

David Gustina — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 15:11:21 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - Governor Hochul signs the Climate Change Superfund Act into law

David Gustina — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 15:00:36 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - Advocates urge Governor Hochul and the legislature to reform the criminal justice system

David Gustina — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 12:28:08 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - Millions of New Yorkers could get checks for $300 to $500 dollars next year

David Gustina — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 14:46:48 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - Governor Kathy Hochul answers questions directly from her constituents

David Gustina — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 14:22:27 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - New York Governor Kathy Hochul signs Melanie’s Law

David Gustina — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 16:58:09 +0000

The Capitol Connection - WNYC Capital Bureau Chief Jon Campbell

David Gustina — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 15:25:24 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - Officials in New York are not pleased about the federal reduction in hours at border crossings

David Gustina — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:45:18 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - President-elect Donald Trump nominates former Long Island Congressman Lee Zeldin to lead the EPA, and New York Congresswoman Elise Stefanik for UN Ambassador

David Gustina — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 17:32:52 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - We'll bring you news about this week's election results in New York

David Gustina — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 16:22:46 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - We’ll preview the three-way race for New York’s 42nd state senate district

David Gustina — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 12:25:36 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - New York state celebrates a solar energy milestone

David Gustina — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 13:40:34 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - we’ll took a look at Proposition 1 on the state ballot this election day

David Gustina — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 15:59:46 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - Republican state legislators call for the repeal of the state’s Green Light Law

David Gustina — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 14:10:30 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - The State Department of Health declares eastern equine encephalitis an “imminent threat” in Ulster County

David Gustina — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 14:56:10 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - The Port of Coeymans has become a major hub of activity connected with the wind power industry

David Gustina — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 13:32:33 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - Officials gather to showcase the significant progress of construction work for New York’s largest offshore wind farm

David Gustina — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 14:55:10 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - Governor Hochul clarifies her thoughts on a state ban on cell phones in schools

David Gustina — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 15:27:01 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - Beacon, New York becomes the latest city in the Hudson Valley to embrace the state’s good cause eviction law

David Gustina — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 15:09:44 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - Governor Hochul signs a new law allowing small distilleries, cideries and makers of mead to ship directly to consumers

David Gustina — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 15:21:53 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - We’ll take a look at the state’s Internet for All grant program

David Gustina — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 14:23:46 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - New York has a new online portal to help hundreds of thousands of families access child care subsidies

David Gustina — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 16:01:39 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - Upstate New York has seen an unusual amount of tornados this summer, and Senator Schumer wants to know more about why

David Gustina — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 14:24:25 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - We’ll have reaction to President Biden dropping out of the Presidential race and endorsing his Vice President Kamala Harris

David Gustina — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 14:04:35 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - Governor Hochul convenes a youth mental health roundtable

David Gustina — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 15:21:48 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - Albany officially becomes the first municipality in New York state to opt-in to the Good Cause Eviction law

David Gustina — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 15:21:36 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - Prominent upstate New York Democrats weigh in on President Biden's debate performance and whether he should step aside

David Gustina — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 13:51:11 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - We'll have results from some of the major primary elections held this week

David Gustina — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 14:50:19 +0000

The Legislative Gazette #2425 - State education officials unveil a proposal to transform the state’s graduation requirements

David Gustina — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 13:17:53 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - The state legislative session comes to an end with a number of issues left on the table

David Gustina — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 12:45:57 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - Governor Hochul’s decision to halt congestion pricing dominates the end of session

David Gustina — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 15:02:29 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie threw cold water on a bill that would require major energy companies to pay for climate change remediation

David Gustina — Fri, 31 May 2024 16:21:51 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - Most school district budgets were approved by New Yorkers this week

David Gustina — Fri, 24 May 2024 15:06:01 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - the State Senate is still considering a bill that would close loopholes in New York’s sexual assault laws.

David Gustina — Fri, 17 May 2024 15:43:46 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - A state Supreme Court judge strikes down New York’s Equal Rights Amendment

David Gustina — Fri, 10 May 2024 15:09:55 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - Governor Hochul highlights changes in New York’s reading curriculum

David Gustina — Fri, 03 May 2024 15:12:06 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - we’ll focus on the New York Heat Act, a proposal that did not make it into the state budget

David Gustina — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 14:13:58 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - two Hudson Valley congressmen seek additional remediation of PCBs from the Hudson River

David Gustina — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 16:27:30 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - lawmakers negotiate affordable housing and tenant protections

David Gustina — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 15:47:52 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - the late state budget will be even later, and we’ll take a look at the some of the sticking points

David Gustina — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 14:52:28 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - the governor and legislative leaders concede there will not be an on- time budget

David Gustina — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 14:26:28 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - Governor Hochul signs a measure allowing all pharmacies in New York to dispense birth control

David Gustina — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 13:40:12 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - Democrats in the New York state legislature release counter proposals to Governor Hochul’s budget

David Gustina — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 14:44:29 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - the state senate and assembly will restore school aid reductions in their one house budget plans next week

David Gustina — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 15:02:44 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - After a long, drawn-out fight, Governor Hochul approves a new congressional map

David Gustina — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 15:26:09 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - Senator Gillibrand calls on the EPA to readdress the cleanup of PCBS from the Hudson River

David Gustina — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 14:43:27 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - Republicans propose legislation meant to curb migrants in the country illegally

David Gustina — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 14:37:22 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - We’ll take a look at how the migrant crisis is playing out in state budget negotiations

David Gustina — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 15:58:07 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer comes to Albany to launch an effort to keep ghost guns illegal

David Gustina — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 12:08:23 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - Governor Hochul's school funding proposal receives nearly universal opposition from lawmakers

David Gustina — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 15:23:45 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - Governor Kathy Hochul delivers her budget proposal

David Gustina — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 15:25:57 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - New York Governor Kathy Hochul delivers her State of the State Address

David Gustina — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 16:21:15 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - Poughkeepsie makes history swearing in a new mayor

David Gustina — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 15:26:22 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - we’ll take a look back at NYS government and politics in 2023

David Gustina — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 14:16:47 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - Governor Hochul signs a measure to to look at potential reparations for New Yorker's whose ancestors suffered under slavery in the state.

David Gustina — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 13:52:13 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - New York’s high court rules that congressional districts in the state can be redrawn again for the 2024 elections

David Gustina — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 10:24:05 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - We'll take a look at the race for expelled Republican Congressman George Santos' seat

David Gustina — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 15:12:40 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - we'll take a look at the rise in hunger across New York state

David Gustina — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:56:02 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - Governor Kathy Hochul signs clean slate legislation

David Gustina — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 10:54:35 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - New York steps up anti-terrorism efforts in response to a rise in hate crimes

David Gustina — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 15:22:18 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - Coverage of elections in New York this week

David Gustina — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 15:31:24 +0000

The Legislative Gazette - Senate holds hearing on cannabis rollout

David Gustina — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 13:55:03 +0000

The Legislative Gazette #2343

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The Legislative Gazette #2340

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The Legislative Gazette #2328

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The Legislative Gazette #2326

David Gustina — Sat, 01 Jul 2023 02:00:00 +0000

The Legislative Gazette is a weekly program about New York State Government and politics. On this week’s Gazette: We speak with New York Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado about the Hate and Bias Prevention Unit that he is leading. Also, we sit down with Tom Fattorusso, the Special Agent in Charge of the Internal Revenue Service’s Criminal Investigation New York Field Office.

The Legislative Gazette #2325

David Gustina — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 02:00:00 +0000

On this week’s Gazette: A new financial forecast released by the governor’s budget office shows future deficits doubling next year. Also, the Olympic Regional Development Authority responds to a recent report raising questions about investments in its facilities.

The Legislative Gazette #2324 - Senator Dan Stec

David Gustina — Fri, 16 Jun 2023 14:56:42 +0000

The Legislative Gazette #2323 - The legislature honors WAMC's Alan Chartock

David Gustina — Sat, 10 Jun 2023 02:00:00 +0000

The Legislative Gazette #2322 - Aid in dying legislation advocates make a last-minute pitch to lawmakers

David Gustina — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 15:17:22 +0000

The Legislative Gazette #2321

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The Legislative Gazette #2320

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The Legislative Gazette #2319 - Lawmakers still have a number of issues to negotiate before the end of session

David Gustina — Fri, 12 May 2023 15:34:58 +0000

The Legislative Gazette #2318 - New York lawmakers pass $229 billion state budget

David Gustina — Fri, 05 May 2023 15:46:48 +0000

#2317: NYS budget talks continue | The Legislative Gazette

David Gustina — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 19:31:49 +0000

On this week’s Gazette: Governor Hochul says she and legislative leaders have a conceptual agreement on the budget. Our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with Assembly Majority Leader Crystal People’s Stokes. Also, we’ll have a conversation with the head of the state Democratic party about President Biden announcing this week that he’ll run for re-election.

#2316: New York state budget now nearly three weeks late | The Legislative Gazette

David Gustina — Sat, 22 Apr 2023 17:20:22 +0000

On this week’s Gazette: We’ll take a look at what’s holding up the New York state budget now nearly three weeks late; we’ll talk with State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli about whether he has any input when it comes to budget negotiations. Also, public schools in New York will no longer be able to use Native American names, mascots and imagery.

#2315: Hochul: State will stockpile medication abortion drug | The Legislative Gazette

David Gustina — Sat, 15 Apr 2023 17:18:07 +0000

New York Governor Kathy Hochul says the state will create a stockpile of an abortion drug after a Texas judge’s recent ruling that outlaws a similar pill. Our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with Amy Paulin, Chair of the Assembly Health Committee, about her plans to expand abortion access in the state. Also, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer was in Troy to talk about the recent wave of swatting incidents at schools.

#2313: NYS budget will be late | The Legislative Gazette

David Gustina — Sat, 01 Apr 2023 17:07:30 +0000

The New York state budget will be late this year. Our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with Westchester County Executive George Latimer about the governor’s housing proposal. Also, a federal authority has created safety regulations for the horse racing industry.

#2312: NYS budget deadline looms | The Legislative Gazette

David Gustina — Sat, 25 Mar 2023 18:12:26 +0000

Intense New York state budget negotiations kicked off this week with the budget due April 1st; our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with New York state Republican Assembly Minority Leader William Barclay about one of the sticking points in the budget, bail reform. Also, the Forest Preserve Coalition is praising state lawmakers for restoring funding for environmental protection.

#2311: Debate begins over New York Assembly and Senate proposed budgets | The Legislative Gazette

David Gustina — Sat, 18 Mar 2023 17:49:09 +0000

The two chambers of the New York state Legislature release their proposed budgets. Our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with newly elected and returning Chair of the state Republican party, Ed Cox. Also, student journalists want the state to limit censorship of high school newspapers.

#2310: Hochul's charter school expansion plan faces pushback | The Legislative Gazette

David Gustina — Sat, 11 Mar 2023 03:00:00 +0000

New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposal to increase the number of charter schools in the state is getting some pushback from members of the public education community. Our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with Jesse McKinley of the New York Times. Also, student advocates rally in Albany for free CUNY and SUNY tuition.

#2309: Opposition to Hochul's plan to ban flavored cigarettes and raise tobacco taxes | The Legislative Gazette

David Gustina — Sat, 04 Mar 2023 03:00:00 +0000

Convenience store owners say New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s plan to ban flavored cigarettes will lead to more tobacco products bought and sold on the black market. Our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with New York state Senator James Skoufis, Chair of the Senate investigations committee. Also, we’ll have a conversation with the Executive Director of the Adirondack Council who’s about to leave his post.

#2308: Now that the state Senate rejected Hochul's chief judge pick, what’s next? | The Legislative Gazette

David Gustina — Sat, 25 Feb 2023 03:00:00 +0000

After the New York State Senate rejected her choice for chief judge for the first time, Governor Hochul now has to choose a new nominee. Our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with Albany County District Attorney David Soares about bail reform. Also, New York Congressman Paul Tonko visited Stratton Albany VA Medical Center Wednesday to speak with veterans and their families about the PACT Act.

#2307: Hochul's chief judge nominee is rejected in full Senate vote | The Legislative Gazette

David Gustina — Sat, 18 Feb 2023 03:00:00 +0000

In a full floor vote, the New York State Senate rejected Governor Kathy Hochul’s choice for chief judge. Our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with Governor Hochul about her $227 billion dollar budget proposal. Also, we’ll take you to a panel discussion on addiction and services in Northern New York.

#2306: Senate GOP files a lawsuit to force a vote on Hochul's chief judge nominee | The Legislative Gazette

David Gustina — Sat, 11 Feb 2023 03:00:00 +0000

New York Republicans in the state Senate sue to force a vote of the full Senate on Governor Kathy Hochul’s nominee to be the state’s next chief judge. Our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli about the governor’s budget proposal. Also, U.S. Senator Gillibrand announces her dairy policy priorities.

#2305: Hochul releases 2023 state budget proposal | The Legislative Gazette

David Gustina — Sat, 04 Feb 2023 03:00:00 +0000

New York Governor Kathy Hochul releases her $227 billion dollar budget proposal; we’ll have reaction from lawmakers. Our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with Blair Horner of NYPIRG about the governor’s plan. Also, the state senate passes a series of limousine safety measures.

#2304: Hochul pushes for NY bail laws revision | The Legislative Gazette

David Gustina — Sat, 28 Jan 2023 03:00:00 +0000

New York Governor Kathy Hochul says she will push the legislature to further revise the state’s bail laws. Our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with NYS Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay about the governor’s controversial move. Also, we’ll head to the Southern Tier where counties there are deciding how to spend opioid settlement money.

#2303: The fight between Hochul and the state Senate over the chief judge is not yet over | The Legislative Gazette

David Gustina — Sat, 21 Jan 2023 03:00:00 +0000

After voting down her choice for next chief judge, New York Governor Kathy Hochul is considering her options. Our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with John Kaehny, executive director of Reinvent Albany about government transparency. Also, two Amazon locations in New York have been cited by the federal government for workplace safety violations.

#2302: 2023 NY legislative session begins | The Legislative Gazette

David Gustina — Sat, 14 Jan 2023 03:00:00 +0000

With the 2023 legislative session underway, the Governor’s budget is due by the end of the month. Our political observer speaks with new SUNY Chancellor John King. Also, we’ll speak with the head of the New York State School Boards Association about Foundation Aid.

#2301: As New York state’s legislative session opens, leaders name their top priorities | The Legislative Gazette

David Gustina — Sat, 07 Jan 2023 03:00:00 +0000

The 2023 legislative session starts as state lawmakers expect to tackle issues ranging from affordable housing to improving public safety. Our political observer Alan Chartock in conversation about aid in dying with Corinne Carey of Compassion and Choices. Also, after five years, the World University Games are set to begin in Lake Placid.

#2252: State lawmakers' pay raises, new chief judge yet to be finalized as 2022 draws to a close | The Legislative Gazette

David Gustina — Sat, 31 Dec 2022 03:00:00 +0000

As 2022 comes to an end, we’ll take a look at two issues that are dominating New York state government. Our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with Westchester County Executive George Latimer about Long Island Congressman-elect George Santos’ extensive fabrications. Also, we’ll talk to experts about a new plan for the state to make its climate goals.

#2251: Hochul says new state budget won't include tax increases | The Legislative Gazette

David Gustina — Sat, 24 Dec 2022 03:00:00 +0000

New York Governor Kathy Hochul says she’s not raising taxes in her new state budget proposal. Our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with Newsday’s Yancey Roy about multiple lawsuits filed against New York’s new conceal carry weapons law. Also, we’ll take you to Seneca Falls, the inspired location of the movie It’s a Wonderful Life.

#2250: Will New York lawmakers vote for a pay raise before the year is out? | The Legislative Gazette

David Gustina — Sat, 17 Dec 2022 03:00:00 +0000

New York lawmakers consider giving themselves a pay raise before the end of the year; our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with Blair Horner, Executive Director of New York Public Interest Group about politics of a potential pay raise for legislators. Also, a New York Congressman pushes legislation to crack down on Grinch Bots.

#2249: Hochul, NY health officials warn of 'tri-demic' this winter | The Legislative Gazette

David Gustina — Sat, 10 Dec 2022 03:00:00 +0000

Governor Kathy Hochul and health officials warn New Yorkers to prepare for three different viruses with the coming holiday season. Our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with Gerard Kassar, Chairman of New York’s Conservative Party. Also, meet the new Chancellor of the State University of New York.

#2248: New York's Adult Survivors Act takes effect | The Legislative Gazette

David Gustina — Sat, 03 Dec 2022 03:00:00 +0000

New York's Adult Survivors Act takes effect. Our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with newly re-elected Assembly Minority Leader William Barclay. Also, the state Office of Cannabis Management’s Control Board has officially approved the first 37 retail marijuana licenses.

#2247: New York approves first round of retail cannabis licenses | The Legislative Gazette

David Gustina — Sat, 26 Nov 2022 03:00:00 +0000

New York is granting its first 36 licenses to sell cannabis in the state. Our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. Also, the leader of one of New York’s most vocal environmental watchdog organizations is stepping down.

#2246: Environmentalists push Hochul to 'pause' bitcoin crypto mining in NY | The Legislative Gazette

David Gustina — Sat, 19 Nov 2022 03:00:00 +0000

New York Governor Kathy Hochul won’t tip her hand on whether she’ll impose a moratorium on a certain type of crypto mining. Our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with the head of the Working Families Party. Also, a coalition of horse racing industry leaders want lawmakers to approve borrowing to overhaul Belmont Park on Long Island.

#2244: Hochul-Zeldin race is drawing attention, but who are their running mates? | The Legislative Gazette

David Gustina — Sat, 05 Nov 2022 02:00:00 +0000

We’ll learn more about the candidates running for New York Lt Governor. Our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with Westchester County Executive George Latimer about the coming midterm elections. Also, we’ll remind you to flip over your ballot Tuesday to consider the environmental bond act.

#2243: Biden visits Syracuse and Hochul, Zeldin debate | The Legislative Gazette

David Gustina — Sat, 29 Oct 2022 02:00:00 +0000

President Joe Biden visits Syracuse this week to celebrate the $100 billion investment in Central New York. Our political observer Alan Chartock discusses the audit that finds New York City is not prepared for the next superstorm. Also, the two candidates for New York governor square off in their one and only debate before the election.

#2242: Sen. Schumer targets China during latest visit to Albany | The Legislative Gazette

David Gustina — Sat, 22 Oct 2022 02:00:00 +0000

U.S. Senator Charles Schumer stops in Albany to make a new push to limit the use of Chinese-made semiconductor chips. Our political observer Alan Chartock discusses the state environmental bond act. Also, New York Governor Kathy Hochul is criticizing her opponent’s ties to former President Trump as she sees her lead slip.

#2241: Labor leaders hope Amazon union vote in Schodack will have ripple effect | The Legislative Gazette

David Gustina — Sat, 15 Oct 2022 02:00:00 +0000

Union supporters rally at an Amazon warehouse in upstate New York in a bid to become the company’s second workplace in the country to unionize. Our political observer Alan Chartock discusses the status of the state attorney general’s investigation into former President Trump. Also, we’ll join U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand in Plattsburgh where she highlighted funding for home heating assistance this winter.

#2240: Micron to bring microchip plant, $100b investment, to CNY | The Legislative Gazette

David Gustina — Sat, 08 Oct 2022 02:00:00 +0000

Tech Company Micron announces a $100 billion investment to build a series of state-of-the-art semiconductor fabrication plants near Syracuse. Our political observer Alan Chartock discusses pay to play political accusations against New York Governor Kathy Hochul. Also, a new study aims to predict how remote work will impact the economy and city planning.

Photo: Mike Kroll courtesy of the office of Gov. Hochul.

#2239: NY nursing home worker union objects to new rules on minimum care standards | The Legislative Gazette

David Gustina — Sat, 01 Oct 2022 02:00:00 +0000

The nursing home works union says the New York state’s minimum staffing requirement rules fall short. Our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on the fact that there will be no gubernatorial debates this election year. Also, an update on the port of Albany, the first offshore wind tower manufacturing site in the U.S.

#2238: NY AG sues Trump and 3 of his children for alleged fraud | The Legislative Gazette

David Gustina — Sat, 24 Sep 2022 02:00:00 +0000

NY Attorney General James sues former President Donald Trump, his children and his company. Our political observer Alan Chartock discusses his conversation on with state comptroller DiNapoli about New York City’s finances. Also, with winter on the way, Senator Schumer calls for $1 billion in additional heating aid.

Photo courtesy of the office of NY Attorney General.

#2237: Capital Region state lawmakers urge Gov. Hochul to sign bill banning pet store animal sales | The Legislative Gazette

David Gustina — Sat, 17 Sep 2022 02:00:00 +0000

An effort to shut down the so-called "puppy mill pipeline" in New York reaches the governor's office. Our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on the different campaign strategies being used by Democrats and Republicans ahead of the November elections. Also, a new University at Albany study finds exposure to sustained sunny, hot, and humid weather can trigger and increase symptoms of mental health disorders.

#2236: NYS Education Commissioner visits Schenectady schools | The Legislative Gazette

David Gustina — Sat, 10 Sep 2022 02:00:00 +0000

New York State Education Commissioner Betty Rosa visits the Schenectady City School District. Our political observer Alan Chartock discusses his conversation with Democratic state Senator James Skoufis. Also, the state Farm Laborers Wage Board recommends lowering the overtime threshold for farm workers.

#2235: NY teachers say more needs to be done to stop acts of violence in schools | The Legislative Gazette

David Gustina — Sat, 03 Sep 2022 02:00:00 +0000

As the school year begins, New York’s largest teachers’ unions and other education experts call for a better response to threats of violence. Our political observer Alan Chartock discusses his conversation with Republican Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay. Also, we’ll join the Republican candidate for governor at a campaign rally in Colonie.

Photo courtesy of Flickr.

#2234: NY primary results | The Legislative Gazette

David Gustina — Sun, 28 Aug 2022 18:30:00 +0000

New York Governor Kathy Hochul marks one year in office. Our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on this week’s primary results in New York. Also, we’ll have an in-depth conversation with the head of the state Democratic party.

#2233: 2022 Atlantic hurricane season quiet so far, but busy period awaits | The Legislative Gazette

David Gustina — Sun, 21 Aug 2022 18:00:00 +0000

We’ll speak with an expert on the coming Atlantic hurricane season. Our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on the incumbent protection plan. Also, we’ll look at community gardens across the state and meet the people who grow in Saranac Lake.

Photo courtesy of NOAA.

#2232: Republicans, NY farm owners, push back against proposed 40-hour week for farm workers | The Legislative Gazette

David Gustina — Sun, 14 Aug 2022 18:30:00 +0000

The GOP candidate for New York governor calls for lawmakers to reverse a plan to phase in a 40-hour workweek for farm laborers. Our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with Blair Horner, Executive Director of NYPIRG. Also, Senator Gillibrand calls on the President to invoke the Defense Production Act to increase Monkeypox vaccine.

#2231: NYS health commissioner discusses monkeypox | The Legislative Gazette

David Gustina — Sun, 07 Aug 2022 18:00:00 +0000

We speak with the New York state health commissioner about monkeypox. Our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with Dr. Don Levy about a new Siena poll. Also, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer comes to Albany to push President Biden to name upstate New York the epicenter of American chip manufacturing.

Photo courtesy of Mary Bassett's official Twitter page.

#2230: Bail reform laws attract attention in NY governor's race | The Legislative Gazette

David Gustina — Sat, 30 Jul 2022 02:00:00 +0000

Public safety issues are dominating New York's gubernatorial race. Our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on the issue of transparency and open government. We also discuss the federal passage of the CHIPS Act, which could have a major impact upstate.

Photo: Wiki Commons/ Erik Hersman

#2229: NY Gov. Hochul releases fall COVID-19 plan | The Legislative Gazette

David Gustina — Sat, 23 Jul 2022 02:00:00 +0000

New York Governor Kathy Hochul says the state is preparing for a possible new surge of COVID-19 this fall. Our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on attempted knife attack on the GOP candidate for governor, Lee Zeldin. Also, we’ll have a conversation with the new President of SUNY New Paltz.

#2228: New poll: Americans view Supreme Court unfavorably | The Legislative Gazette

David Gustina — Sat, 16 Jul 2022 02:00:00 +0000

We’ll examine a new poll that finds a majority have an unfavorable view of The Supreme Court in the wake of its decision overturning Roe v. Wade. Our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on NY’s Chief Judge announcing she’ll be stepping down before the end of her term. Also, an in-depth interview about what school boards look like after voters went to the polls in May.

Photo courtesy of the U.S. Supreme Court.

#2227: Families of crime victims call for legislation to ensure they are heard before parole decisions | The Legislative Gazette

David Gustina — Sat, 09 Jul 2022 02:20:00 +0000

Family members of violent crime victims gather as officials push for legislation that would require New York state parole boards to fully grasp the impact of an offender’s actions. Our political observer Alan Chartock discusses the amount of money spent on lobbying returning to pre-pandemic levels. Also, we’ll speak to Lee Maringoff, Director of the Marist Institute of Public Opinion.

#2226: Gillibrand: Abortion decision will drive November elections | The Legislative Gazette

David Gustina — Sat, 02 Jul 2022 02:01:00 +0000

U.S. Senator Gillibrand gathers with women in Albany to speak out against the Supreme Court decision striking down Roe v Wade, our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on this week’s primary results, and a conversation about the new rules for horse racing which will impact Saratoga and beyond.

#2225: New York, Northeast leaders react to Supreme Court gun ruling | The Legislative Gazette

David Gustina — Sat, 25 Jun 2022 02:15:00 +0000

The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down New York’s restrictions on carrying a concealed weapon in public spaces. Our political observer Dr. Alan Chartock discusses next weeks’ primaries in NY. Also, the governor signs a voting rights package into law.

Photo courtesy of Ibro Palic/ Flickr

#2224: Gov. Hochul signs bills to protect abortion rights in NY | The Legislative Gazette

David Gustina — Sat, 18 Jun 2022 02:25:00 +0000

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed six bills into law to protect abortion rights and support reproductive health care. Our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on this week’s primary debate for Governor. Also, county lawmakers want firearm retailers to display warning signs.

Photo courtesy of the office of Gov. Hochul.

#2223: Three weeks after Buffalo mass shooting, Gov. Hochul signs gun bills into law | The Legislative Gazette

David Gustina — Sat, 11 Jun 2022 02:18:00 +0000

Less than a month after the mass shooting at a Buffalo supermarket, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signs ten gun control bills into law; our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on his interview with the Governor this week. Also, a new poll finds Americans would like to raise the age to buy a firearm to 21.

#2222: NYS gun laws and redistricting | The Legislative Gazette

David Gustina — Sat, 04 Jun 2022 02:09:00 +0000

New York Governor Kathy Hochul and legislative leaders have agreed on a package of gun control measures; our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on why the state’s strict gun laws can’t fully protect New Yorkers from gun violence. Also, a conversation on redistricting with former Democratic Congressman Bill Owens.

#2221: NY Gov. Hochul signs Adult Survivors Act | The Legislative Gazette

David Gustina — Sat, 28 May 2022 02:16:00 +0000

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signs the Adult Survivors Act into law. Our political observer Alan Chartock on his conversation with Republican gubernatorial candidate Andrew Giuliani. Also, another Starbucks in New York, the first in the Capital Region, elects to unionize.

Photo courtesy of Flickr/wadester16.

#2220: Buffalo shooting sparks action | The Legislative Gazette

David Gustina — Sat, 21 May 2022 02:49:00 +0000

A mass shooting in Buffalo, New York kills 10 people, injures 3 and prompts Governor Kathy Hochul to announce several steps to curb the growing number racially motivated violence; our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on the politics of the latest mass shooting. Also, Northern New York Congresswoman Elise Stefanik finds herself in the national spotlight since the mass shooting.

#2219: Hochul directs $35M to aid abortion providers | The Legislative Gazette

David Gustina — Sat, 14 May 2022 02:37:00 +0000

New York Governor Kathy Hochul says she’s freeing up $35 million for abortion clinics to serve out-of-state patients. Our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on the race for the open 19th Congressional district seat. Also, we’ll talk to Orange County Executive Steven Neuhaus who recently returned from a Navy deployment in Ukraine.

#2218: Gov. Hochul taps Rep. Delgado as new lieutenant governor | The Legislative Gazette

David Gustina — Sat, 07 May 2022 02:23:00 +0000

New York Governor Kathy Hochul picks Hudson Valley Congressman Antonio Delgado to be her lieutenant governor. The appointment comes after former LG, Brian Benjamin resigned in disgrace last month; our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on the political implications of the Governor’s choice. Also, we’ll take you to Cohoes where a novel technology is helping the city reach an energy independent future.

Photo courtesy of the office of Antonio Delgado.

#2217: What’s next for NY’s primaries after court rejects redistricting maps | The Legislative Gazette

David Gustina — Sat, 30 Apr 2022 02:51:00 +0000

New York voters will likely end up going to the polls three times this year, now that the state’s highest court has thrown out new district lines for Congressional and state Senate seats; our political observer Alan Chartock discusses the political implications of the ruling. Also, New York Governor Kathy Hochul talks about how the budget benefits the North Country.

Photo courtesy of Tony Webster/ Flickr.

#2216: Hochul begins first TV campaign ads amid questions about her former LG | The Legislative Gazette

David Gustina — Sat, 23 Apr 2022 02:21:00 +0000

New York Governor Kathy Hochul and her opponents now have just over two months left before the June Democratic primary. Our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on his conversation with Governor Hochul this week. Also, student government leaders throughout SUNY demand a seat on the search committee for a new chancellor.

#2215: NY LG Brian Benjamin arrested in fundraising scheme, Gov. Hochul accepts his resignation | The Legislative Gazette

David Gustina — Sat, 16 Apr 2022 02:35:00 +0000

New York Lt Governor Brian Benjamin resigns after being indicted on federal corruption charges; our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts in the impact of the resignation on Governor Kathy Hochul. Also, we’ll take a closer look at the Adult Survivors Act.

Photo courtesy of NY Gov. Kathy Hochul/ Flickr.

#2214: Gov. Hochul, NY lawmakers reach deal on budget | The Legislative Gazette

David Gustina — Sat, 09 Apr 2022 02:08:00 +0000

New York state leaders reach an agreement on a new budget, and our political observer Dr. Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on the political impacts of a late spending plan. Also, we'll hear about an invasive aquatic species threatening Lake Champlain.

#2213: NYS budget will be late | The Legislative Gazette

David Gustina — Sat, 02 Apr 2022 02:47:00 +0000

New York Governor Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers gave up on the chance of meeting the state’s budget deadline of April 1st. Our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on a judge, who has ordered New York’s Democratic-controlled Legislature to redraw the state’s congressional and legislative districts after finding them unconstitutional. Also, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is renewing efforts to bring banking services to U.S. Post Office branches.

Photo: J. Levulis

#2212: Criminal justice reform in NY | The Legislative Gazette

David Gustina — Sat, 26 Mar 2022 02:44:00 +0000

Tensions flare between the Governor and Legislature over a proposal to change New York’s bail reform laws; our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on differences between Democrats on criminal justice reform. Also, we’ll have a conversation with New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos.

Photo courtesy of Flickr/wadester16.