Those in power write the law. Elections

Democrats run New York City and New York State. Is that good for democracy? I recommend 1. Open Elections (anyone can vote in a primary); 2. Recall (citizens can petition for a new election); 3. Redistricting be done truly independently without politicians involved; 4. To avoid fraud, voter can freeze absentee ballot request; 5. Voter … Read more

Congrat to Sam Berger for winning the Special Election!

Wait! Election Day September 12 was less than two days ago, and the result has not been certified (September 26). Yet, he is already a member of the New York State Assembly according to its website? New York State Assembly should at least wait until the result is certified before posting Assemblyman-elect Berger on its … Read more

Senate S1163A Slavery Reparation

The bill passed the Senate and Assembly on June 8, 2023, and is awaiting Governor Hochul’s signature or veto on or before December 31, 2023. Senate sponsor James Sanders of the 10th Senate District is asking the Governor to sign the bill.

School Calendar Game: 180 days of education

Senator Addabbo sponsored S7574 Diwali bill which passed as a school holiday. In the new 2023-2024 school calendar, it’s not there. It will be on October 20, 2024. State mandates 180 days of teaching before losing State funding. The new sets of holidays reduced the number of days to 178. City education department spokesperson Nathaniel … Read more

When Democrats have a supermajority…

Even the Democrat Governor could not be effective on the last day (June 8) of the State legislature. Housing as an example… Any hope of substantive housing policy coming out of Albany this year is all but dead, after Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins announced that they had reached a deal … Read more