New York State Legislature | Audacy

Former State Senator on perils of redistricting: 'This is nothing other than partisan politics' Ed Rath lost his Senate seat to redistricting in 2022

August 6, 2025
Mixed bag from Albany on natural gas in new builds The HEAT Act fails to get out of the Assembly, though lawmakers vote to repeal the 100-foot gas access requirement

June 18, 2025
Assembly bill requires program on teen dating violence prevention Assemblyman Pat Chuldzinski says the bill was introduced to him by a high school class

June 11, 2025
New York lawmakers approve bill allowing medically assisted suicide for terminally ill "It’s not about hastening death, but ending suffering"

June 10, 2025
Legal defense fund for state politicians tucked inside new state budget "All of this is pretty sad, but it's where we are" - Jack O'Donnell

May 15, 2025
Statewide teachers union calls on Hochul, State Legislature to dial back cell phone use in schools "To me, cell phones are public enemy No. 1 in education right now" - Marc Bruno

December 10, 2024
State Assemblyman joins stakeholders in appeal of proposed prohibition of HFC refrigerants "We must strike a balance between protecting the environment and supporting the economy by ensuring consistency and clarity for businesses like the ones we have represented here" - Bill Conrad

July 19, 2024
City, state officials advocate for 'Buffalo Historic Preservation Receivership Act' Under a receivership program, the court appoints a receiver to make repairs on a property, and sets in place a method to reimburse the receiver and cover the repair costs

July 16, 2024
New York set to pass SAFE for Kids Act The bill, which will block social media algorithms from curating content for minors, is expect to pass by June 6

June 5, 2024
Plastics, social media could cross finish line in Albany "There are four scheduled days this week and there could be a fifth. That's a lifetime in Albany" - Jack O'Donnell

June 3, 2024