State lawmakers push back on Hochul’s reform plans
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Members of the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Caucus — across both houses of the State legislature — issued their own 10-point plan.
Hochul pocket vetos judge recertification bill
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Despite unanimous support from lawmakers in the State Senate and Assembly, Governor Kathy Hochul pocket vetoed a bill that would have made the judge recertification process in New York nearly automatic.
Read MoreOrganizers claim legislature ignored public calls for unified redistricting
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A few days after the state legislature released its plans for the reconfiguration of congressional lines throughout New York State, lawmakers released redistricting proposals for the State Senate and Assembly.
Read MoreOrganizers call for public input as redistricting falls to lawmakers
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More than 100 community leaders and organizations from South East Queens signed on to a letter urging Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie to keep Richmond Hill and South Ozone Park united in the final redistricting map.
‘Vax Daddy’ announces bid for Assembly
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“I'm hoping to go to Albany and really take on the most pressing issues today with urgency and creativity.”
Read MoreFormer Meeks challenger launches bid to unseat Assembly member Weprin
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“My platform is about helping all of us.”
Read MoreAssembly holds hearing on Rikers crisis: ‘The bad news you think it is’
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“We need answers.”
Read MoreQueens orgs disappointed by redistricting results
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“The lines divide us in a way that dilutes our ability to be a strong voice.”
Read MoreState moves to extend eviction protections
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“Under my watch, here in the State of New York we are not going to exacerbate what is already a crisis.”
Read MoreQueens lawmakers urge extension of eviction ban
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“If we do not acknowledge it, address it and resolve it, this could be the difference between life and death for many New Yorkers.’
Read MoreRockaway leaders push for ocean safety education
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“No matter where you live or what your background is, you should feel safe going into the water or know when not to go into the water.”
Read MoreClerical error delays vote on New York eviction freeze extension
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“We’ve got $2.4 billion coming down the pike.”
Read MoreProgressive NY lawmakers prioritize parole reform, legal weed and end to solitary in 'Justice Roadmap'
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“New York State has failed to provide our communities with affordable housing, quality healthcare, and robust educational and economic opportunities.”
Read MoreQueens elects four trailblazing freshman lawmakers
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Khaleel Anderson, Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, Zohran Mamdani and Jenifer Rajkumar will take office for the first time in 2021.
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