Intense New York state budget negotiations kicked off this week with the budget due April 1st; our political observer Alan Chartock speaks with New York state Republican Assembly Minority Leader William Barclay about one of the sticking points in the budget, bail reform. Also, the Forest Preserve Coalition is praising state lawmakers for restoring funding for environmental protection.
 
                        
                    On this week’s Gazette: A new Marist poll finds New York Governor Kathy Hochul is the favorite for election next year, and our political...
 
                        
                    Tech Company Micron announces a $100 billion investment to build a series of state-of-the-art semiconductor fabrication plants near Syracuse. Our political observer Alan Chartock...
 
                        
                    In a full floor vote, the New York State Senate rejected Governor Kathy Hochul’s choice for chief judge. Our political observer Alan Chartock speaks...