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Here's When Early Voting Starts In NY, How To Find Polling Places Here's When Early Voting Starts In NY, How To Find Polling Places
Here's When Early Voting Starts In NY, How To Find Polling Places Don’t wait ‘til the last minute to have your voice heard. In New York, voters have the opportunity to cast their ballots well before Election Day via early voting. Early voting in the Empire State starts on Saturday, Oct. 26, and runs through Sunday, Nov. 3, two days before Election Day. You can find your early voting location by entering your address on the New York State Board of Elections website. The deadline for registering to vote is Saturday, Oct. 26, via in-person, online, and mail. Across the country, more than 18 million people had already cast their votes – either early in …

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by Michael Mashburn
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State Senator From Westchester Plans To Run For NY Attorney General State Senator From Westchester Plans To Run For NY Attorney General
State Senator From Westchester Plans To Run For NY Attorney General An elected official from the Hudson Valley is reportedly planning to run for New York Attorney General. Westchester State Sen. Shelley Mayer is expected to announce this week that she is planning her run, replacing current Attorney General Letitia James, who announced that she is running for governor in 2022. Earlier story - 'I'm Running For Governor': NY AG Letitia James Makes It Official Mayer has served in the state Senate since 2018, having previously acted as a state Assemblywoman and inside the state Attorney General’s Office for more than a decade. Other names being floated out the…

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by Zak Failla
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'Cuomo Must Resign,' NY State Senate's Top Democrat Says 'Cuomo Must Resign,' NY State Senate's Top Democrat Says
'Cuomo Must Resign,' NY State Senate's Top Democrat Says Andrew Cuomo's hopes of serving out his third term as New York governor have taken a dramatic turn for the worse in the last 24 hours. First, two more women, both former aides, came forward with new allegations of sexual misconduct against Cuomo, bringing the number of women who have accused Cuomo of sexual harassment to five. Now, State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D-Yonkers) has said she's seen enough and has called on Cuomo to resign. "Every day there is another account that is drawing away from the business of government," Stewart-Cousins said in a statement released …

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: Congressional Cuomo Critic Mulling 2022 NY Gubernatorial Run COVID-19: Congressional Cuomo Critic Mulling 2022 NY Gubernatorial Run
Covid-19: Congressional Cuomo Critic Mulling 2022 NY Gubernatorial Run One of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s staunchest critics is contemplating throwing her hat in the ring for a potential gubernatorial run. Upstate New York Congresswoman Elsie Stefanik is reportedly mulling the bid to run in 2022 as Cuomo and his administration come under fire from both Republicans and Democrats due to his COVID-19 nursing home scandal. Earlier story - COVID-19: Nursing Home Scandal Fallout Increases As More Dems Turn On Cuomo, Feds Launch Probe Stefanik becomes the latest Republican name floated to replace Cuomo, joining Fox News weather personality Janice Dean and other Rep…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Dems In Assembly Expected To Take Action Against Cuomo For Nursing Home Scandal COVID-19: Dems In Assembly Expected To Take Action Against Cuomo For Nursing Home Scandal
Covid-19: Dems In Assembly Expected To Take Action Against Cuomo For Nursing Home Scandal Lawmakers in New York are expected to take action against Gov. Andrew Cuomo following the reveal that his administration underreported the number of COVID-19 deaths in the state’s nursing home and then sought to cover it up from the federal government. Democrats in the New York State Assembly held a lengthy hearing on Monday, Feb. 22, with the proposed removal of Cuomo's emergency powers among the topics. Democratic Assembly members again met on Tuesday, Feb. 23 for a lengthy hearing, but no consequences have yet been announced for Cuomo.  “I do think there’s a consensus of the member…

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by Zak Failla
Business
COVID-19: Popular Hudson Valley Eatery Closes COVID-19: Popular Hudson Valley Eatery Closes
Covid-19: Popular Hudson Valley Eatery Closes An ultra-popular Hudson Valley restaurant that has been honored by the State Senate for its work with veterans has closed its doors for good. The owners of the Sweet Peas Café in New Windsor, announced this week that although it is continuing to look for a way to say open during the COVID pandemic, it has decided to close. "The café has struggled to remain financially viable through the pandemic," said owners Nina Baldassare and John Zippo on Facebook. "We are saddened and sorry to have to announce that we will have to permanently close the café." The cafe was opened in 2014 by K…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Adoptees Allowed Birth Certificate At 18 Under Historic Bill Passed By State Senate Adoptees Allowed Birth Certificate At 18 Under Historic Bill Passed By State Senate
Adoptees Allowed Birth Certificate At 18 Under Historic Bill Passed By State Senate The State Senate has passed an historic bill for adoptee rights. The bill allows any adoptee over the age of 18 to obtain a certified copy of their original birth certificate. Adoptees have not been able to get their records since the 1930s. Many of those put up for adoption said they never knew their official date of birth, where they came from or even their name at birth. Supporters said the bill is about equal rights, not about uncovering birth parents' names, which often can be found without a birth certificate through a DNA search. The Senate passed the bill in a 53-6 vote. The …

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by Jon Craig
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Cuomo Approval Rating Plummets To Lowest Ever Among NY Voters, New Poll Says Cuomo Approval Rating Plummets To Lowest Ever Among NY Voters, New Poll Says
Cuomo Approval Rating Plummets To Lowest Ever Among NY Voters, New Poll Says Three months after being overwhelmingly re-elected for a third term, Gov. Andrew Cuomo's approval rating is the lowest ever with more than half of New York voters viewing him unfavorably, according to a new poll released on Monday. Only 43 percent of voters statewide viewed Cuomo favorably, while 50 percent viewed him unfavorably, according to the Siena College poll. The governor’s rating dropped across the board, falling with Democrat, Republican and independent voters. Cuomo’s latest rating is a drop from 51 percent supporting him last month and 43 percent who saw him unfavorably. “Now, …

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by Zak Failla
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Westchester's Andrea Stewart-Cousins Makes History As New State Senate Majority Leader Westchester's Andrea Stewart-Cousins Makes History As New State Senate Majority Leader
Westchester's Andrea Stewart-Cousins Makes History As New State Senate Majority Leader It’s official: New York Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins of Westchester has made political history, becoming the first woman to become the majority leader of the State Senate when she was sworn in on Wednesday. "When you think about it, not that long ago, women weren’t even allowed to walk on the floor of this chamber,” the Senator representing Yonkers said shortly after taking the Senate gavel on the opening day of the state Legislature's 2019 session. "I stand here the first woman leader of a legislative house in state history. And if we do this right, I cannot and will not be the last."&n…

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by Zak Failla
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Gov. Cuomo, Sen. Gillibrand Easily Re-elected Gov. Cuomo, Sen. Gillibrand Easily Re-elected
Gov. Cuomo, Sen. Gillibrand Easily Re-elected Here's a rundown of the latest results from Tuesday's Midterm elections: Governor Incumbent Andrew Cuomo (D) defeated challenger Marc Molinaro (R), 59 percent to 36.8 percent. U.S. Senate Incumbent Kirsten Gillibrand (D) easily defeated challenger Chele Farley (R), 66.6 percent to 33.4 percent. U.S. Congress Antonio Delgado (D) holds a slight lead over John Faso (R) in the 19th District, 49.8 to 47.6 with 94 percent of precincts in. Sean Patrick Maloney (D) was re-elected in the 18th District, 55.1 percent to 44.9 over James O'Donnell (R). Democratic incumbents Nita Lowey in the …

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by Daily Voice
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Cuomo Signs Women’s Contraception Executive Order In Westchester Cuomo Signs Women’s Contraception Executive Order In Westchester
Cuomo Signs Women’s Contraception Executive Order In Westchester Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed an executive order in Westchester Tuesday, July 10 directing state officials to protect women's access to contraception.  Cuomo's move comes just as President Donald Trump nominated Brett Kavanaugh as U.S. Supreme Court justice. Kavanaugh's decisions have typically sided against women's rights to contraceptives and abortions.  Cuomo, of New Castle, announced new actions to protect reproductive rights as Congress starts the confirmation process with Kavanaugh, a conservative judge who could sign off on rolling back advancements in reproductive health care.  Through …

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by Jon Craig
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'True Democrat' Announces Primary Challenge Against State Sen. Carlucci 'True Democrat' Announces Primary Challenge Against State Sen. Carlucci
'True Democrat' Announces Primary Challenge Against State Sen. Carlucci Julie Goldberg of Chestnut Ridge, a public school librarian and activist, announced her campaign to run for state Senate on Thursday, May 31. The 38th Senate district includes the towns of Clarkstown, Orangetown, Ossining and Ramapo.  Grassroots groups and supporters joined Goldberg and her husband to kick off her bid to serve as "a true Democrat representing the people of Rockland and Westchester," according to a press statement.  An advocate for public school education and progressive reform, Goldberg said she was motivated to run after incumbent Sen. David Carlucci allied hims…

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by Jon Craig