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Marc Molinaro, the Republican candidate for Governor, said this week that he would only serve two four-year terms if he is elected. Molinaro, the Dutchess County Executive, also said that he would seek to institute term limits for statewide elected officials and state legislators. Molinaro said: “This state government has allowed for the consolidation of […]

Last week, the Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA) released a report that examines the benefits of pipelines, specifically highlighting the need for affordable energy supplies for the state’s families and businesses. The report, Pipelines and their Benefits to New York, examines the benefits of pipelines, and the availability of fuels like natural gas. The report finds […]

Last Tuesday, Gov. Cuomo announced that he has issued the first group of conditional pardons that restore the right of New Yorkers who are currently on parole to vote. According to the Governor, 24,086 people will be impacted. The pardons follow an Executive Order the Governor issued in April. Gov. Cuomo said: “The right to […]

Last Wednesday, Treasury Department and IRS said that they plan to propose regulations addressing the federal income tax treatment of certain payments that allow taxpayers to claim a federal credit against their state and local taxes, according to a notice from the agencies. This year’s state budget included a new, option payroll tax and a […]

Teachout, Maloney Officially Launch Campaigns for Attorney General Last Tuesday, law professor Zephyr Teachout announced that she is running for state Attorney General in the Democratic Primary. (Watch her launch video.) She launched her campaign at an event near Trump Tower in Manhattan, where she promised to take a hard line on the “unconstitutional” policies […]

Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced his resignation Tuesday night just hours after a bombshell story published by the New Yorker in which four women accused the 63-year-old AG of physical abuse. While Schneiderman initially denied the assault charges and described the incidents as within the confines of consensual sexual activity, pressure to resign mounted quickly […]

On Friday, Gov. Cuomo announced legislation that would prohibit the leasing of lands, including underwater lands, for offshore drilling, exploration or infrastructure such as pipelines in state waters. The proposal is in response to the Trump Administration’s plan to expand offshore oil and gas exploration. While we’re not sure whether anyone is interested in drilling […]