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Each week, City & State New York publishes a list of the week’s political “winners” and “losers.”  Read last week’s list here.

Last Wednesday, the District Attorneys Association of New York (DAASNY) and some individual prosecutors filed a lawsuit that challenges the constitutionality of a new law that creates a special commission to investigate claims of prosecutorial misconduct. The complaint argues that the new law, which does not go into effect until January, violates the separation of […]

A Quinnipiac University Poll released last Thursday shows Gov. Cuomo leading Marc Molinaro 58 percent to 35 percent among likely voters. The Governor leads 77 percent to 13 percent among likely New York City voters and 52 percent to 45 percent of likely suburban voters.  Molinaro leads 52 percent to 41 percent among likely Upstate […]

The Committee for a Strong Economy – the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce’s political action committee – recently announced its endorsed candidates for State Senate and Assembly races.  The Committee identifies candidates who are dedicated to the economic well-being of the Greater Rochester and are supportive of employer interests. The Committee endorsed the following candidates […]

According to a report released last week from a Washington D.C.-based economic think tank, the recent economic recovery has not improved the economic prospects of many Americans, particularly in rural areas such as Upstate New York. The report, released by the Economic Innovation Group (EIG), found that the economy has improved largely in the nation’s […]

Last week, Gov. Cuomo announced the availability of $27.5 million in new funding for workforce development and training initiatives to help prepare New Yorkers for the clean energy industry’s growing job opportunities. The funding, which is available through NYSERDA, can be used for “workforce development hiring and training incentives to assist clean energy businesses with […]

Last week, Gov. Cuomo toured the Gateway Tunnel “to expose corrosion and damage, calling on President Trump and Washington to stop playing politics and fund their share of the repairs.” The tunnel, which connects New Jersey to Penn Station, is the busiest rail hub in the nation. During Superstorm Sandy, both tunnel tubes were inundated […]

After refusing to debate his Republican opponent, Gov. Cuomo appears to be moving toward agreeing to some sort of debate with Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro.  The Governor initially agreed to a Saturday morning radio event — a “moderated conversation” – but Molinaro rejected that, calling it “a staged fraud on the taxpayers of New […]

The state Board of Regents holds its next meeting on October 15 and 16. On October 16, the Assembly Committees on Codes, Health, Government Operations and Alcoholism and Drug Abuse are holding the first of four public hearings “to seek input on proposals to legalize, regulate and tax adult use of marijuana in New York.” The first hearing will be held […]

Each week, City & State New York publishes a list of the week’s political “winners” and “losers.”  Read this week’s list here.