Albany may be done passing laws for now, but brigidbergin explains why voters need to pay attention to New York's still-busy political calendar.
A look inside the state Assembly chambers on the last scheduled day of the legislative session. Assembly lawmakers didn't wrap up until June 4th.A look inside the state Assembly chambers on the last scheduled day of the legislative session. Assembly lawmakers didn't wrap up until June 4th.Kathy Hochul saw her first legislative session as governor wrap up last week, just in time for the gubernatorial primary to kick into high gear.
As far as other highlights, there was a gun control measure passed that would effectively raise the legal age for purchasing a weapon like an AR-15 from 18 to 21. Hochul is going to the Bronx later Monday morning to sign the legislation. They also passed major voting rights protections through the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act which is intended to prevent race-based voter suppression or dilution.
I think it is certainly fair to say that the Democrat-controlled legislative and executive branches are bracing for decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court. We're expecting a ruling related to gun rights, and specifically a case about whether people have the right to carry concealed weapons. Plus there's a major ruling about the future of abortion access. The U.S. Supreme Court generally tries to release any outstanding decisions before the end of June.
This coming Tuesday night, all three Democratic candidates for governor will debate in person on WCBS radio and WCBS television at 7pm. Last week, Rep. Tom Suozzi and New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williamswhere Hochul was a no show for the event. Much of the commentary was about taking shots at the person who wasn’t in the room. Tomorrow night will be the first time all three candidates will be on the debate stage together, so the dynamics will be interesting.
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