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New Poll Reveals How NYers Think Gov. Hochul Is Handling Job New Poll Reveals How NYers Think Gov. Hochul Is Handling Job
New Poll Reveals How NYers Think Gov. Hochul Is Handling Job Fresh polling shows a dip in New Yorkers’ satisfaction with Gov. Kathy Hochul’s handling of the job. A Siena College poll of registered voters released on Tuesday, Feb. 20, shows that Hochul’s favorability rating sits at 41 to 46 percent, down from 45 to 42 percent in January 2024. Her job approval rating also took a hit, sitting at 48 to 47 percent, down from 52 to 42 percent last month, the poll found. Voters were closely divided on whether Hochul is an effective or strong leader, and a plurality said she’s out of touch with average New Yorkers, the poll showed. It wasn’t all bad news f…

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by Michael Mashburn
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'Divisive' Bill Targeting Asylum-Seekers Shot Down By Albany County Lawmakers 'Divisive' Bill Targeting Asylum-Seekers Shot Down By Albany County Lawmakers
'Divisive' Bill Targeting Asylum-Seekers Shot Down By Albany County Lawmakers County lawmakers in the region have voted down a resolution that would have tracked the amount of public funds that are spent on migrants arriving from New York City. Following a lengthy debate Monday evening, Aug. 14, the Democrat-controlled Albany County Legislature rejected a bill introduced by Republicans that sought to document the financial impact of asylum-seekers, migrants, and those experiencing homelessness. The move failed by a vote of 23 to 9. Supporters had argued that the bill would improve transparency and better position Albany County to shoulder financial impacts in the fu…

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by Michael Mashburn