Politics & Government

Some facts, observations, and heard-on-the-streets

Thanksgiving preparations are underway, the 2026 elections are shifting into gear, and the Bills are wondering if they might not make the…

Lawyer puts up $800k to deny party boss a Senate seat

Attorney Peter Reese, a relentless pot-stirrer in Western New York politics for decades, is hell-bent on preventing Erie County Democratic Chair Jeremy…

Governor Hochul Highlights Affordability Initiatives to Support NY’s Veterans and Their Families

November 20, 2025 – Governor Hochul joined veterans on Long Island to highlight new and ongoing affordability initiatives aimed at better supporting…

B-ROLL: Retail Theft Event

Governor Hochul Announces New York State Police Has Recovered More Than $2.6 Million in Stolen Goods

November 20, 2025 – Brooklyn, NY – Governor Hochul announced that the New York State Police Organized Retail Theft Task Force has…

New York State Senate Joint Public Hearing – 11/18/2025

Joint – Senate Standing Committee on Insurance Chair: Senator Jamaal Bailey Senate Standing Committee on Investigations and Government Operations Chair: Senator James…