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Heading to Albany: ‘Establishment’ isn’t a dirty word to Stefani Zinerman
Aug. 3, 2020 - The progressive wave that swept New York this primary season will mean Albany will have
COVID-19 continues to keep NY’s seniors isolated and at home
Aug. 3, 2020 - At the peak of the pandemic, we heard from the Association on Aging in New
Stalemate at NYS Board of Elections as Cuomo dawdles over GOP vacancy
Aug. 3, 2020 - Late last week, State Board of Elections Co-Chair Peter Kosinski released a statement saying he
Zephyr Teachout hopes to revive anti-trust movement in America
Jul 31, 2020 - In her new book, Break ‘Em Up, Fordham Law professor and progressive activist Zephyr Teachout,
State adopts drinking water standards targeting toxic ‘forever chemicals’
Jul 31, 2020 - The state has set new drinking water standards for PFOA and PFOS. Liz Moran, Environmental
Environmental roundup with DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos
Jul 31, 2020 - We were joined by the Commissioner of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation,
Lawmakers force Cuomo’s hand on legal cover for nursing homes
Jul 30, 2020 - Legislation proposed by Asm. Ron Kim (D-Queens) would roll back protections for nursing homes and
Senate GOP propose tougher penalties for crimes targeting police officers
Jul 30, 2020 - The Senate Republican conference pushed a legislative package aimed at increasing protections for police officers.
Legislature approves closure of fracking waste ‘loophole’
Jul 30, 2020 - Environmental advocates cheered the passage of legislation sponsored by Sen. Rachel May (D-Syracuse) that closes
