Sean. P. Maloney, one of five Democrats who wants to unseat Rep. Nan Hayworth, R-Bedford, and the most recent to enter the race, said this afternoon that his shortened first-quarter fundraising took in more than $320,000. “These numbers prove that stro... »
The chief orchestrator of the 2013 presidential inauguration ceremony will be a New York senator who has a reputation for knowing how to stage public events and make them media friendly. Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer received unanimous support Wednesda... »
New Yorkers looking for help in completing their taxes before April 17 have a friend in the state Tax Department, which reminded residents on Monday of free services available to taxpayers, Gannett’s Aaron Scholder reports. Taxpayers with incomes less ... »
Wappingers Falls Mayor Matt Alexander picked up the backing of the Dutchess County Democrats, his hometown county, in his bid to unseat Rep. Dr. Nan Hayworth, R-Mount Kisco. “I am honored to receive the endorsements of the Dutchess County Democrats and... »
State lawmakers are back at the state Capitol this afternoon to resume budget deliberations as the April 1 budget deadline approaches. We had a story over the weekend looking at the outstanding issues. The key topics and what to look for this week are ... »
Dr. Rich Becker, a Democratic Cortlandt councilman who wants to unseat Rep. Dr. Nan Hayworth, R-Mount Kisco, was endorsed Sunday by the Orange County Democratic Committee. Becker’s campaign said he received 66% of the total ballots cast, Wappingers Fal... »
The Orleans County Legislature has joined Genesee and Wyoming counties in supporting a casino for Batavia Downs, the racino that is the oldest nighttime harness track in the country. “The counties which own Batavia Downs recognize the important dialogu... »
A former candidate for attorney general who once worked for Gov. Eliot Spitzer and whose political roots go back to the Clinton White House joins the group of Democrats who are vying to take on Rep. Dr. Nan Hayworth, R-Mount Kisco. Maloney sent out a f... »
A federal magistrate judge late Monday issued her final recommendation for paring New York’s congressional delegation from 29 to 27, making only small tweaks to a draft plan she unveiled last week. Minutes before a midnight deadline, U.S. Magistrate Ro... »
Parole officers represented by the Public Employees Federation are unhappy with a new policy that changed the title of prison facility parole officers to offender rehabilitation coordinator and removed their status as peace officers. The roughly 135 st... »
The latest plan on redrawing the state’s political boundaries came out today—this one put forth by a federal magistrate judge—and, like previous versions produced by state lawmakers, it cuts northern Westchester County in two. The current 19th Congress... »
New lines for the state’s Congressional districts at the moment leave Wappingers Falls Mayor Matt Alexander—who was/is one of five candidates looking to take on Republican Rep. Dr. Nan Hayworth—as the only Democrat with fundraising to remain within the... »
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s record of avoiding official visits to the nation’s capital continues intact as the three-day winter meeting of the National Governor’s Association draws to a close. The governors—46 of whom have attended at least parts of the event—... »
PepsiCo and a leading German dairy company are announcing a deal today to build their first U.S. yogurt-producing facility at a business park in Batavia. In a news release obtained by Gannett’s Albany Bureau, Gov. Andrew Cuomo will announce later today... »
Mayors and county executives from across the state have created a bipartisan coalition to push for Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposal for a new, less generous pension tier. Cuomo is asking lawmakers to approve a Tier 6, under which new employees would choose... »
