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New York State Senate

Gov. Cuomo Frees Albany Reporter Arrested for Chatting on Cell Phone

Despite believing he "can be a dangerous man," Gov. Andrew Cuomo came to the rescue of an Albany reporter.
By Madina Toure
State Senate Democratic candidates rallied in front of City Hall on Thursday morning to call on the state government to improve its sexual harassment policy.

New York Senate Dem Hopefuls: Revised Sexual Harassment Policy Targets Victims

The state Senate paid more than $6.4 million to settle 1,000 sexual harassment cases over six years.
By Madina Toure
Gov. Andrew Cuomo delivers remarks on the fourth day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia in July.

Cuomo Sets Special Election Date for Vacant New York Legislature Seats

Democrats and progressive activists say residents in unrepresented districts won't have a voice in budget negotiations.
By Madina Toure
Bronx State Senator Jeff Klein leads the Independent Democratic Conference, a group of breakaway Democrats allied with state Senate Republicans.

Jeff Klein Indicates Support for State Senate Democratic Unity Deal

By Madina Toure
Gov. Andrew Cuomo, center, flanked by IDC Leader Jeff Klein and Lieutenant Gov. Kathy Hochul to his left and Senate Democratic Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and state Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie to his right.

New York State Democratic Officials Unveil Plan to Achieve Party Unity

By Madina Toure
Politics reporter Ross Barkan is running for a state Senate seat in Brooklyn.

Politics Reporter Mounts State Senate Bid in Brooklyn

By Madina Toure
Members of New Kings Democrats, joined by Brooklyn Councilman Antonio Reynoso, protest against the Brooklyn Democratic Party.

Brooklyn Democratic Party Boss Handpicks State Senate Candidate

By Madina Toure
Senate Minority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, right, with State Senator Michael Gianaris.

Fundraising Chair for Flailing State Senate Dems Accrued Cash in His Own Statewide Account

By Will Bredderman
The New York State Capitol building is seen March 16, 2008 in Albany, New York.

End Albany Pensions

By The Editors

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand: My Grandmother Taught Me Politics

By Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Brittany Maynard, who ended her life on November 1 under Oregon's Death With Dignity law. (Maynard family photo/thebrittanyfund.org)

Death With Dignity Legislation Inspired by Brittany Maynard Introduced in Albany

By Jillian Jorgensen
Brittany Maynard, who ended her life on November 1 under Oregon's Death With Dignity law. (Maynard family photo/thebrittanyfund.org)

State Senators Look to Introduce ‘Death With Dignity’ Legislation This Month

By Jillian Jorgensen
Mayor Bill de Blasio delivers remarks at an NYPD promotions ceremony on December 19. (Demetrius Freeman/Mayoral Photography Office)

For Mayor Bill de Blasio, a ‘Year One’ With a Tragic Ending

By Jillian Jorgensen
Senate Democratic Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins. (Photo: Aaron Adler for Observer)

Andrea Stewart-Cousins: The Would-Be Senate Majority Leader

By Will Bredderman
Rihanna and Kanye West perform. (Photo: Robyn Beck/Getty)

Daniel Squadron Quotes Kanye West’s ‘Gold Digger’ on Senate Floor

By Colin Campbell
Don't touch these guys. Seriously. (Getty)

Party Poopers to Make Poking a Cop Illegal in New York

By Rebecca Hiscott
(Getty)

Pretty Interesting: Legislators Rally for Catwalk Kiddies

By Rebecca Hiscott
Ex-State Senator Shirley Huntley. (Photo: Wikipedia)

Shirley Huntley’s Convicted Relative Vouches for Her Good Character

By Ross Barkan
State Senator Jeff Klein. (Photo: Getty)

Four Men in a Room: How the Independent Democratic Conference Did New Yorkers Wrong

By Kevin Baker

Progress in Albany

By The Editors

National Organization for Marriage Enters Brooklyn State Senate Race

By Colin Campbell

School Vouchers Emerge As Key Issue in Brooklyn Special Election

By Colin Campbell
Pat Maher (Photo: Facebook)

Pat Maher to Run for Nassau State Senate Seat

By Colin Campbell

Lew Fidler Mails On Yeshivas

By Colin Campbell
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