After documenting the challenging working conditions and underwhelming compensation for central staff in the Assembly, New York Focus senior reporter Sam Mellins reports that at least the pay is getting better for the behind-the-scenes personnel that make the people’s house run.
Mellins discusses who is getting a raise and the status of unionization efforts by legislative staffer.
Then for Working Rules, Slingshot Strategies partner Alyssa Cass joins host David Lombardo to dissect Gov. Kathy Hochul’s underwhelming appearance at a campaign rally for Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani over the weekend. We consider if this has larger implications for New York’s political scene, including the gubernatorial primary and budget process.
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