A new congressional map has been approved by the state's Independent Redistricting Commission. CNN reports the bipartisan commission voted 9 to 1 on Thursday on the map that will now go to the State Legislature for approval. Freshman Republican … [Read more...]
NYS Gubernatorial Primaries for Democratic, Republican Parties Today
Gubernatorial primaries for the Democratic and Republican parties are today in New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul is trying to make history as the first female governor elected in the state with just 10 months in office under her belt. She is … [Read more...]
Three-Way Race for Democrats for NYS Lieutenant Governor
It's a three-way race for Democrats running for the Lieutenant Governor seat. Antonio Delgado, Governor Kathy Hochul's recently named lieutenant governor, has a significant financial advantage and the Democratic Party endorsement. Delgado, a … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Pushing State Lawmakers to Change Election Law to Replace Lieutenant Governor on Ballot
Governor Kathy Hochul is pushing state lawmakers to change the state's election law and allow candidates on the ballot to be removed as she searches for a replacement to her former lieutenant governor, Brian Benjamin. Spectrum News reports the … [Read more...]
NY Lt. Governor Brian Benjamin Resigns Following Arrest on Campaign Finance Fraud Charges
CNN reports New York Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin resigned Tuesday after being arrested and indicted on campaign finance fraud charges. Governor Kathy Hochul said in a statement that she had "accepted Brian Benjamin's resignation effective … [Read more...]
Poll: Kathy Hochul’s Lead Grows in Governor’s Race
Governor Kathy Hochul's lead continues to grow in the race for Governor. The Siena College Research Institute released a new poll on Tuesday, December 7 that shows New York Democrats favoring Kathy Hochul at 36%, State Attorney General Letitia … [Read more...]
New York’s Congressional Representatives Send Bipartisan Request to Trump Administration for Federal Coverage of COVID-19 Costs
WASHINGTON - New York’s entire 28 member bipartisan delegationsent a letter to President Donald Trump on Friday requesting his administration expeditiously grant the state a waiver to provide 100% federal funding for all Federal Emergency Management … [Read more...]
