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Some local New York state elections are moving to even years. Here's why lawmakers are divided on the change.
Many local elections in New York state are going to be moving to even years to line up with national elections.
Long Island pols blast New York’s new election law that could boost Democrats in local races
Long Island officials blasted the state’s new election law that are expected to reshape local campaigns — and benefit ...
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‘Republican Extinction Act’: Democrats accused of trying to rig elections in NY
New York Republicans allege that their Democrat counterparts are trying to make Republicans "extinct" in their state.
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New York Inches Closer to Approving Assisted Dying Bill
A sponsor of the bill called the measure 'compassionate, commonsense legislation' that will reduce 'needless suffering.' ...
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New York lawmakers approve $254B budget as Trump cuts loom
They eventually compromised on those issues, but the prolonged stalemate ... Andrew Lanza, a Staten Island Republican. New York law requires the state to cover legal fees when a government ...
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Long Island officials slam even-year elections law and state government for enacting it
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine were joined by officials from Long Island ...
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Zellnor Myrie on the issues: Crain's mayoral candidate Q&A
Below are the answers by Zellnor Myrie, a state senator who represents Brooklyn neighborhoods including Crown Heights and ...
Becker's Hospital Review8d
New York hospital settles OB-GYN abuse case for $750M
For $750 million, Columbia University and its affiliate New York-Presbyterian Hospital in New York City have settled a class action lawsuit with 576 patients who reported sexual abuse or ...