Katko slams Miner for partisanship, but he ought to look in the mirror (Your letters)
To the Editor: On Wednesday, Congressman John Katko was furious that Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner would dare
House Democrats, Looking Ahead to 2018, Pledge to Prioritize Voting Rights
House Democrats introduced legislation Thursday to restore parts of the Voting Rights Act while pledging to make the issue of voting rights a priority if the party wins in 2018.
New York fails, yet again, to make its government cleaner and more responsive: Blame Cuomo and legislative leaders
As the scheduled 2017 legislative session came to an uninspired close Wednesday night in Albany, one thing was confirmed that had been abundantly clear for some time: Gov. Cuomo and the state Legislature decided not to pass needed reforms to the state's election laws, government ethics standards and contracting processes.
It’s Time to Revive the Heart of the Voting Rights Act
Fifty-three years ago today, James Chaney, Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner were murdered in Mississippi, where they had gathered to register black voters as part of Freedom Summer.
NY governor announces plan to protect state’s electoral process
Cuomo directs board to assess threats to cybersecurity amid reports of Russian interference in 2016 election
4 things NY lawmakers should do before session ends (Editorial)
The clock is ticking on the New York State Legislature's 2017 session. It's supposed to end Wednesday - coincidentally, the longest day of the year. It could be a long night, too, if dozens of bills are jammed through at the last minute in a time-honored tradition known as "the Big Ugly."
What Albany needs to get done this week
Big issues do need to be addressed, ones that voters care deeply about and that are at the heart of our democracy — voting reforms and ethics reforms.
What Albany needs to do this week for NYC and New York State
The end of another state legislative session looms in Albany and, as usual, “the big ugly” is taking shape. That’s the pungent stew of bills cooked up by backroom horse-trading with little public debate or review.
Editorial: A last-minute session list
State lawmakers should not leave town this week without making a meaningful attempt...
Letter: Help New York loosen state’s voting laws
New York is currently ranked 42nd in the country in terms of voting rights. There are currently three bills up for consideration that would change this.