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By MICHAEL HILL (Associated Press) ALBANY, N.Y. — Democrats in charge of New York’s Legislature have proposed new lines for congressional districts that could give them a potential boost in the key battleground state hours after rejecting boundaries created by a bipartisan redistricting commission. The legislation proposed after Monday’s rejection vote leaves much of the Independent Redistricting Commission’s recently unveiled map in place, but it includes changes to districts in suburban Long Island and the Hudson Valley north of New York City. The Democratic proposal is a sig...

TROY, N.Y. — After 11 years in the County Legislature, Cindy Doran officially resigned this week. The former Democratic deputy minority leader is moving to Saratoga County with no plans to pick up her governmental career there. “I’m looking forward to a full retirement with my husband and, you know, enjoying those sunsets,” Doran said. […]

ALBANY, NY - Members of the Assembly Republican Conference joined parents and education stakeholders to share their concerns and voice opposition about the governor’s Executive Budget proposal ending the provision of “hold harmless” for school funding assistance. The proposal as stated would cause irreparable harm to certain school districts statewide negatively impacting children’s education. Inevitably,…

ALBANY, N.Y. — State legislators on both sides of the aisle gave their thoughts and opinions on Gov. Kathy Hochul’s State of the State address. On Tuesday, Hochul, a Democrat, gave the annual governor’s address Tuesday afternoon at the state Capitol. “The State of New York is stronger, healthier, safer and more affordable than it […]

ALBANY, N.Y. — State legislators on both sides of the aisle gave their thoughts and opinions on Gov. Kathy Hochul’s State of the State address. On Tuesday, Hochul, a Democrat, gave the annual governor’s address Tuesday afternoon at the state Capitol. “The State of New York is stronger, healthier, safer and more affordable than it […]