NYS Hospitals to Reopen 850 Psych Beds
NYS-regulated hospitals have just three more weeks to submit their plans for reopening 850 psychiatric beds, following a directive announced by Governor Hochul during her State of the State Address.
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Hochul Delivers State of the State Address
On Tuesday afternoon, Governor Hochul delivered her State of the State Address and released a 276-page briefing book outlining her goals for the 2023 legislative session. The speech was delivered in the Assembly Chamber to a crowd of legislators, statewide and local elected officials, staffers, and select guests and family members. Also in attendance were the Lt. Governor, Attorney General, and State Comptroller.
Happy Holidays!
The H&L team had the honor of providing some holiday cheer to a family in need through the Albany County Department for Children, Youth and Families Adopt a Family Program!
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In a news conference this week, Governor Hochul declared that she would not consider tax increases in the upcoming State Budget process, saying that raising taxes would go against efforts to reduce the tax burden made earlier this year (i.e. rebate checks sent to property taxpayers and the faster phase-in of a tax rate cut aimed at middle-income earners).
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New Draft Maps for the Assembly
Last Thursday, the New York State Independent Redistricting Commission presented its new draft map of New York State’s Assembly districts. The 10-member commission reached a consensus and unanimously passed the draft, signaling another round of public hearings to collect feedback. The hearings will begin next month.
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Democrats Poised to Retain Supermajorities
The Democrats are on the brink of retaining their supermajorities in both the State Assembly and Senate, despite Republicans flipping several seats and coming closer to victory in the gubernatorial race than they have in decades.
Holding onto a supermajority of two-thirds of each chamber enables lawmakers to override gubernatorial veto’s and provides the legislature with greater power and negotiations.
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NYS Gubernatorial Candidates Seek to Boost Voter Turnout
With less than a week until election day, Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul and Republican challenger Rep. Lee Zeldin are focused on motivating their respective bases to “get out the vote.”
Coming Up…
NY Gubernatorial Debate: 10/25 at 7pm EST
Governor Kathy Hochul (D) v. Congressman Lee Zeldin (R)
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New Siena Poll: Hochul – 54% Zeldin – 37%
With just six weeks until Election Day, a new poll shows Governor Kathy Hochul widening her lead over Republican challenger Congressman Lee Zeldin. Governor Hochul holds a 17-point lead over Zeldin, 54-37%, up slightly from 53-39% in August.