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Primary Day for Democrats and Republicans

Peru, NY , June 23, 2026 – Democrat and Republican Party members are eligible to vote in today’s primary. As of 8:45 a.m. about 50 Peru voters had cast ballot at St. Augustine’s Parish Center. Voters will determine the party Congressional candidates for the November election. The Polls are open until 9 p.m. Sample ballots […]

What To Do If You’re Impacted By Changes to the Essential Health Plan

About 400,000 New Yorkers will lose health care coverage on July  Click here for the New York Focus story 

Nearly 3 million New Yorkers to received over $2 billion in tax relief this summer and fall

$350 to $600 for Most Homeowners with Income Below $500,000, $700 to $1,500 for Most Seniors with Income Below $110,750 Visit ny.gov/STAR To Track Check Delivery or Enroll in Direct Deposit Albany, June 16, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that nearly three million New Yorkers across the state will receive over $2 billion […]

NY-21 Democratic candidates debate ahead of June 23 primary

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Constantino leans into Trump support, business record in NY-21 Republican primary

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Plastics Bill Died in Assembly After Blitz By Lobbyists With Ties to Heastie

A lobbyist who has been romantically linked to Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie led a rally opposing the legislation a week before the speaker declined to bring it to a vote. Click here for the New York Focus story 

Smullen says political experience and Republican support can win him NY-21

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Here are the ways you can vote in the June 23 primary

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Amoriell, a Democrat, believes his progressive platform could flip NY-21

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NPR News The Forest Service wants to close research hubs to save money. That could be costly

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Assemblyman Cashman Secures $100,000 for AuSable Valley Central School District and Additional Educational Program Funding

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. , June 9, 2026 – Assemblyman Michael S. Cashman (D-Plattsburgh) announced funding for various educational programs throughout the 115th district today, including $100,000 for the AuSable Valley Central School District. The announcement comes after the legislative concluded late last week. “I am thrilled to share that I was able to secure $255,000 for […]

ICE detentions raise fear among immigrant communities in Lake Placid

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Assemblyman Cashman Shares 2026 Legislative Session Wins

ALBANY, NY, June 6, 2026  – Assemblyman Michael S. Cashman (D-Plattsburgh) shared some of his legislative wins upon the conclusion of the 2026 legislative session. The Assemblyman was the sponsor of 7 passed pieces of legislation, one budget provision, and co-sponsored an additional 21 pieces of legislation that also passed. “I am proud to announce […]

Moratorium for AI Data Centers now in Hochul’s hands

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Hochul announces successful results of NY’s phone-free schools policy

Albany, June 1, 2026 – Statewide Survey of Nearly 600 Teachers and School Administrators. Approximately 80% Reported Positive Outcomes Including Better Student Engagement and Improved Social Connections Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the results of a survey to collect feedback from nearly 600 educators statewide at the conclusion of New York’s first phone-free school year […]

Stec: NYS budget doesn’t do enough on affordability, prison concerns

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Gov Hochul signs public safety legislation

Legislation cracks down on illegal Homegrown 3D-Printed Guns, Protects New Yorkers’ Constitutional Rights and Religious Freedom, Additional Patrols in the System, Expanding SCOUT Teams, Invests in Crime Fighting Measures and First Responder Support Programs, Safeguards New York’s Roads by Stopping New York City’s Super Speeders Through Intelligent Speed Assistance and Ensuring Safety in New York’s Work Zones, Improves […]

New York State Budget Set to Remove Major Barrier to New Housing

A law designed to protect the environment will be partially rolled back to pave the way for much-needed homes. Click here for the New York Focus story 

Assemblyman Cashman Secures Death Gamble Protections for Correction Officers in Budget

Budget votes are expected to continue throughout the week. Once all budget votes have concluded, the Governor will sign them into effect. The death gamble protections will go into effect immediately upon the Governor’s signature. Albany, May 26, 2026 – Assemblyman Cashman News Release – The State Legislature passed the death gamble benefits protections for […]

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Senator Stec welcomes two area students to Albany for Students Inside Albany Conference

Albany, May 20, 2026 – Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today welcomed Northeastern Clinton High School junior Megan Williams and Beekmantown Central School junior Calum Anderson to Albany as part of the League of Women Voters’ 2026 Students Inside Albany Conference. The pair are two of just 60 students statewide selected for the conference, spent the […]

NY-21: It’s the dairy farmer vs. the restaurateur in the Democratic primary

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Cautious Maps in New York Haunt Democrats’ Redistricting War

Hakeem Jeffries urged Albany to avoid maps that aggressively boosted Democrats, sources told New York Focus. Click here for the New York Focus story 

Jail Oversight Body Hamstrung Until Hochul Staffs Its Leadership

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Assembly Passes Legislation to Increase the Volunteer Firefighters’ and Ambulance Workers’ Tax Credit

Albany, May 14, 2026 – Speaker Carl Heastie and Assemblymember Karen McMahon today announced that the Assembly has passed legislation to strengthen support for volunteer firefighters across the state (A.6790, McMahon). Editor’s Note – Th law must still be passed by the NYS Senate and signed by the Governor. “The Assembly Majority will always have […]