Democrats who lead the New York State legislature are moving ahead with several criminal justice reforms in the remaining weeks of the 2021 session. But Republicans are pushing back saying the measures go too far and will contribute to the rising crime rates across the state. Our political observer Dr. Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on the proposed reforms. Also, the New York State Attorney General’s Office is suing the Rensselaer County Board of Elections over its early voting program.
The GOP candidate for New York governor calls for lawmakers to reverse a plan to phase in a 40-hour workweek for farm laborers. Our...
New York's Adult Survivors Act takes effect. Our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with newly re-elected Assembly Minority Leader William Barclay. Also, the state...
On this week’s Gazette: voting rights advocates say we need to ensure everyone can vote in the upcoming primary; our political observer Alan Chartock...