Alleged legislative staff experiences the subject of new Instagram account
State lawmakers are accused of sexual misconduct and creating a hostile work environment in anonymous postings being shared on Instagram by a new account collecting experiences of purported current and former legislative staffers. The "Dear NYS Staffer" account, which
Examining life as an Assembly central staffer
New York Focus reporter Sam Mellins describes the working conditions and compensation for Assembly central staff.
Campaign to improve the lives of senate staffers
More than 75 senate staffers have banded together with the hope of having a union recognized by the chamber's leadership.
Heading to Albany: Former legislative aide to fill LG’s old seat
We get to know Cordell Cleare, the Democrat tapped to succeed Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin in the state senate.
A baby, bills and budget deals for freshman term
State Sen. Elijah Reichlin-Melnick, a Hudson Valley Democrat, talks about his first term in office.
New York amps up protections against sexual harassment
Sexual Harassment Working Group member Elias Farah weighs in on three new state laws.
Reformers eye lingering loopholes in New York’s harassment laws
Jan. 14, 2021 - We heard from Erica Vladimer, Co-Founder of the Sexual Harassment Working Group and former legislative staffer, on the changes the group would like to see made to the state’s sexual harassment regulations.
Assembly Dems identify committee chairs and some 2025 priorities
Former Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski helps us read the tea leaves in the Assembly.
Committee musical chairs in the Assembly and Senate
Based on sources, office moving and wild speculation, we've got some guesses about future committee chairs in Albany.
Legislating 101: A Manhattan Democrat’s freshman experience
Assemblyman Alex Bores reflects on his first two legislative sessions in Albany.