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In N.Y., The Threat To Democracy Comes From Within

August 8, 2025 Site Administrator

Political theatrics are common in Albany. And regrettably, blatant hypocrisy is never too far behind. New Yorkers got a healthy dose of both this week, as Gov. Hochul claimed she is prepared to “fight […]

Senators Gillibrand And Schumer Demand That Secretary Kennedy Address Administrative Issues In The World Trade Center Health Program

August 6, 2025 Contributor

NEW YORK, NY – Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer wrote a letter calling on Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to address the administrative issues within the […]

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay

August 5, 2025 Contributor

“It’s generous of Gov. Hochul and New York Democrats to offer political refuge to run-and-hide legislators from Texas. As the Assembly Republican Leader, I understand the frustration of governing in the minority party. […]

Building Electrification Ruling: Latest Gut Punch To New York Residents

August 3, 2025 Contributor

New York has an energy problem, and it seems to be getting worse by the day. The latest setback for New Yorkers came by way of a recent court ruling clearing the way for the […]

Gillibrand Introduces Bipartisan Legislation To Reduce Pfas Contamination At Military Sites And In Surrounding Communities

July 29, 2025 Contributor

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand introduced the bipartisan DOD PFAS Discharge Prevention Act. This legislation would reduce drinking water pollution and exposure to toxic forever chemicals for firefighters, service members, and […]

Governor Hochul Announces First Bulk Energy Storage Solicitation As Part Of New York’s Energy Storage Roadmap

July 28, 2025 Contributor

Supports the State’s Effort to Lower Costs, Optimize Power Generation, Enhance Energy Grid Infrastructure and Ensure Grid Reliability Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of New York’s first Bulk Energy Storage Request for Proposals […]

More Upstate Utility Customers Paying A Steep Price For Ny’s Unsustainable Energy Plan

July 25, 2025 Contributor

There are lots of factors contributing to New York’s unaffordable cost of living, and out-of-control utility costs are near the top of the list. Earlier this year, I wrote about the New York Public Service […]

As New York Police Departments Face Staffing Shortages, Gillibrand Announces Legislation To Keep New Yorkers And Law Enforcement Families Safe

July 24, 2025 Contributor

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a virtual press conference to call for the passage of the Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act. This bipartisan bill would provide $24 million in […]

Governor Hochul Announces Additional $200 Million Environmental Bond Act Funding Now Available For Zero-Emission School Buses

July 24, 2025 Contributor

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that an additional $200 million is now available for zero-emission school buses through the third installment of funding from the historic $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs […]

Heeding Schumer’s Call, Commerce Department Independent IG Launches Audit Of National Weather Service Response To Deadly Texas Flooding And Operations Nationwide

July 20, 2025 Contributor

New York, N.Y. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer released the following statement after the Commerce Department Inspector General announced it will heed his demandand open an audit into staffing levels and the potential […]