Tag: New York State Senate
Citing Redistricting, State Sen. John Brooks Will Not Seek Re-election
State Sen. John Brooks (D-Massapequa) will not seek re-election in New York State’s 8th Senate District, which he represented for six years, due to redistricting, he announced on Tuesday.
GOP Could Dent Dems’ Senate Supermajority With Redrawn Maps
Shortly after releasing new Congressional district lines Monday, Steuben County appointed special master Jonathan Cervas also unveiled new state Senate maps that could give them a slight chance at chipping away at Democrats’ supermajority in the upper chamber.
Long Island Upsets Usher In State Senate Firsts
When Democrats surfed a blue wave to wash Republicans from New York State Senate control for the first time a decade — and about a century before that — the sea change brought some unprecedented developments.
Battleground Long Island: Power In Play This Election Day
While Democrats hope to recapture a Congressional majority to block President Trump’s agenda this Election Day, Long Island could play a pivotal role in potentially flipping the Republican-led New York State Senate.
An Inside Look At How Skelos Trial Exposed Slimy Side Of...
Context was often lost between the pace of coverage and testimony jumping around between dates, blurring significant moments in the timeline of the conspiracy. Seen in full, it offers a revealing look at the raw power that money has in The Empire State's politics, and the abuse of this state's most trusted offices to capitalize on this power toward a lawmaker's personal objectives.
Skelos Corruption Trial: Exec Said He Had No Choice in Doubling...
"The last thing I wanted to do is alienate...the senator."
Nassau’s Denenberg Proposes Dog Abuse Prevention Law
“I look at my dog Chloe and I just can’t imagine not giving her the room to walk and run when she is outside.”
Jon Stewart Points Out Absurdity of New York’s ‘Official State Snack’...
“As far as a state snack, what exactly are we defining as a snack?”
Suffolk Seeks State OK for Park Police Consolidation
The transfer would save Suffolk $13.4 million, the county has said.