Politics

Albany’s “Good Cause Eviction“ bill could be a trendsetter in New York; at least that is what local lawmakers are hoping.

Horrific gun violence has been plaguing our state and now Governor Cuomo is making a bold move to try to curtail it.

A Republican campaign contractor stole Karen Bloom's cat after leaving a flier in her door, and it seemed like she did it for no reason in particular. After calling the police, Karen was able to get her cat back that same day.
Source: WRAL
 

James Blight of Haines City, Fla. told police that he had been drinking whiskey all day and couldn't remember what he had be up to. Turns out, he stole a bulldozer and dug Biden signs out of people's yards - and ran over some poor woman's fence...

This week, New Yorkers will get to see bowling alleys re-open and guidelines released about the possible re-opening of fitness centers.
Little by little, New York is (kind of) starting to go back to normal.  Sure, travel is restricted, there's no big concerns, businesses remain closed...

The 9th Annual Fallen Officers Memorial Ride will be happening August 29th, this year honoring Detective Sergeant Randall French.
As Blue Friday is focused on law enforcement, of course he will be honored as Detective Sergeant Randall French of the Troy Police Department...

Another day, another update to the New York Covid-19 quarantine travel list.  Well, actually I think the more formal name is the 'travel advisory list'.
Either way, there's updates.  It seems hard to keep up with since each day it seems like something is changing...

Wine, cider, and beer ice creams are already allowed in New York.  But now?  Well, hard liquor got the approval as well.
Governor Cuomo approved the inclusion of hard liquor in ice cream recently.  So instead of just a whiskey drink, a vodka drink, or a lager drink, you can enjoy '…

A new Netflix documentary, "Father Soldier Son", was recently released, following a Purple Heart Veteran living in central New York.
I missed this somehow on the release date (July 17th), but caught a post about the Netflix feature on newyorkupstate...

The MLB is back, and Governor Cuomo is offering to host "any major league baseball game that any teams want to play" (CBS 6 Albany) in New York.  Now please, I want your opinion on this one.
Really, because it's getting so hard to keep up with the latest news, restrictions…

As of today, New Yorkers can apply for assistance under a new rent relief program.
2020 has not been the easiest year, for anyone. Financially, it's been a year of extreme difficulty for many.  However, $100 million in federal funds have been set aside to help those with rental assistance t…

If there were a beer dedicated to the Governor, would you drink it?
On one hand, you may not like the Governor.  On the other, it's beer.  Or you may like Cuomo and beer and be totally fine with it.
A brewery in New York is releasing " The Governor's IPA" to honor…