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Election 2026: Ulster County GOP hopes to loosen Democrats’ grip on Legislature
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (654+ words) KINGSTON, N.Y. — There’s little question that Democrats will retain control of the county Legislature following the November election. With 12 Democrats running unchallenged for election to the 23-member board, the only question is how tight a grip on the body the party…...
Why are political insiders so afraid of giving voters more choices?
3+ week, 3+ day ago (345+ words) by Jennifer Nassour, CommonWealth Beacon August 21, 2026 MASSACHUSETTS POLITICIANS LOVE talking about democracy. They love reminding voters how sacred the process is, how important participation is, and how deeply they value every voice. Then a reform comes along that might give…...
Albany Common Council grapples with dismal budget projection
3+ week, 3+ day ago (941+ words) Officials in Albany already knew the city’s finances were in a rough spot, but a recent midyear budget report from the mayor's office is painting an even more dismal picture. City lawmakers are now asking the mayor’s financial team for…...
The Legislative Gazette - A New York Congressman supports legislation he says will ease the burden on working families
3+ week, 3+ day ago (108+ words) WAMC The Legislative Gazette - A New York Congressman supports legislation he says will ease the burden on working families (Airs 8/20/26 @ 3 p.m.) The Legislative Gazette is a weekly program about New York State Government and politics. On this week’s Gazette: A New…...
Churchill: Albany's fiscal crisis appears worse than ever
3+ week, 4+ day ago (773+ words) Albany Mayor Dorcey Applyrs recently claimed that the city’s budget gap had been reduced to $7 million. The number was wildly off. ALBANY — Dorcey Applyrs got several things right in an essay published by this newspaper a month ago. The Albany…...
Applyrs administration explores non-taxable land, tax raises, staff cuts to combat deficit
3+ week, 4+ day ago (362+ words) Albany — All options are the table for the City of Albany Mayor Dorcey Applyrs, who says the City is exploring a variety of cost-saving and revenue raising measures to combat its impending $22 million deficit. That deficit grows to $55 million over…...
Applyrs addresses Albany midyear report laying out deficits
3+ week, 4+ day ago (422+ words) Albany city leaders on Wednesday were upfront about the city's serious financial challenges, and they’re not the only ones dealing with it. Albany’s midyear report puts the city’s financial challenge at $55 million over the next 16 months. Mayor Dorcey Applyrs and…...