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· Nov 17
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The board overseeing opioid lawsuit settlements is raising the alarm that New York could use the funds, which are meant to expand substance abuse initiatives, to backfill federal cuts.
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Opioid Settlement Advisors Say Hochul Administration is Keeping Them…
The board overseeing opioid lawsuit settlements is raising the alarm that New York could use the funds, which are meant to expand substance abuse…
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November 10, 2025 at 9:54 PM
The board overseeing opioid lawsuit settlements is raising the alarm that New York could use the funds, which are meant to expand substance abuse initiatives, to backfill federal cuts.
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⚠️ Breaking: Hochul administration approves 3x rejected, Trump-backed NESE pipeline, the first of its kind in New York in at least a decade.
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New York Approves Trump-Backed Gas Pipeline
The Northeast Supply Enhancement pipeline had been rejected by environmental regulators three times but was revived this spring after talks between Hochul…
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November 10, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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It got overshadowed by the pipeline news, but NYS’s deal to allow Greenidge Generation to keep operating an upstate gas plant *for the sole purpose of mining bitcoin* might be almost as big of a reversal gothamist.com/news/upstate...
Upstate NY Bitcoin mine agrees to slash emissions, will get air permit from the state
The move comes days after Hochul’s administration paved the way for a new natural gas pipeline in New York Harbor.
gothamist.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:50 PM
It got overshadowed by the pipeline news, but NYS’s deal to allow Greenidge Generation to keep operating an upstate gas plant *for the sole purpose of mining bitcoin* might be almost as big of a reversal gothamist.com/news/upstate...
NEW: Hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers could lose their food benefits due to new SNAP work requirements, after the Trump administration phased in months earlier than expected.
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'Blindsided' Counties Struggle to Implement Trump's SNAP Work Rules
Hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers could lose their food benefits due to new SNAP work requirements, after the Trump administration phased in months…
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November 10, 2025 at 4:35 PM
NEW: Hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers could lose their food benefits due to new SNAP work requirements, after the Trump administration phased in months earlier than expected.
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NEW: Strained social service departments across the state are scrambling to implement new work rules that suddenly went into effect this month for New Yorkers who rely on food assistance.
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'Blindsided' Counties Struggle to Implement Trump's SNAP Work Rules
Hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers could lose their food benefits due to new SNAP work requirements, after the Trump administration phased in months…
nysfocus.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:37 PM
NEW: Strained social service departments across the state are scrambling to implement new work rules that suddenly went into effect this month for New Yorkers who rely on food assistance.
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The Northeast Supply Enhancement pipeline had been rejected by environmental regulators three times but was revived this spring after talks between Hochul and Trump.
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New York Approves Trump-Backed Gas Pipeline
The Northeast Supply Enhancement pipeline had been rejected by environmental regulators three times but was revived this spring after talks between Hochul…
nysfocus.com
November 9, 2025 at 3:35 PM
The Northeast Supply Enhancement pipeline had been rejected by environmental regulators three times but was revived this spring after talks between Hochul and Trump.
nysfocus.com/2025/11/07/n...
nysfocus.com/2025/11/07/n...
The board overseeing opioid lawsuit settlements is raising the alarm that New York could use the funds, which are meant to expand substance abuse initiatives, to backfill federal cuts.
Opioid Settlement Advisors Say Hochul Administration is Keeping Them…
The board overseeing opioid lawsuit settlements is raising the alarm that New York could use the funds, which are meant to expand substance abuse…
nysfocus.com
November 9, 2025 at 8:43 AM
The board overseeing opioid lawsuit settlements is raising the alarm that New York could use the funds, which are meant to expand substance abuse initiatives, to backfill federal cuts.
New York environmental regulators on Friday approved a major Trump-backed underwater gas pipeline in a U-turn for state energy policy.
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New York Approves Trump-Backed Gas Pipeline
The Northeast Supply Enhancement pipeline had been rejected by environmental regulators three times but was revived this spring after talks between Hochul…
nysfocus.com
November 8, 2025 at 5:30 PM
New York environmental regulators on Friday approved a major Trump-backed underwater gas pipeline in a U-turn for state energy policy.
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Mamdani convinced New York City voters to back his agenda. Now he needs to convince Albany politicians.
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Zohran Mamdani’s Next Big Battle is in Albany
Mamdani convinced New York City voters to back his agenda. Now he needs to convince Albany politicians.
nysfocus.com
November 8, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Mamdani convinced New York City voters to back his agenda. Now he needs to convince Albany politicians.
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Unions hold significant sway in Albany. Many shifted in support of Mamdani in the general election.
“Labor unions want Mayor Mamdani to be successful, because the central message of the campaign is affordability," James Davis, president of the union representing CUNY employees, said.
“Labor unions want Mayor Mamdani to be successful, because the central message of the campaign is affordability," James Davis, president of the union representing CUNY employees, said.
Zohran Mamdani’s Next Big Battle is in Albany
Mamdani convinced New York City voters to back his agenda. Now he needs to convince Albany politicians.
nysfocus.com
November 7, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Unions hold significant sway in Albany. Many shifted in support of Mamdani in the general election.
“Labor unions want Mayor Mamdani to be successful, because the central message of the campaign is affordability," James Davis, president of the union representing CUNY employees, said.
“Labor unions want Mayor Mamdani to be successful, because the central message of the campaign is affordability," James Davis, president of the union representing CUNY employees, said.
The mayor-elect’s approach reflects a view that is going mainstream: To succeed, climate policies may need to lose the label.
nysfocus.com/2025/11/05/z...
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What Zohran Mamdani’s Win Means for New York's Climate Politics
The mayor-elect’s approach reflects a view that is going mainstream: To succeed, climate policies may need to lose the label.
nysfocus.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The mayor-elect’s approach reflects a view that is going mainstream: To succeed, climate policies may need to lose the label.
nysfocus.com/2025/11/05/z...
nysfocus.com/2025/11/05/z...
Working Families Party–backed candidates flipped county legislatures, won big-city mayoralties, and secured an Assembly seat in Elise Stefanik’s backyard.
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It’s Not Just Mamdani: Democrats, Progressives Rack Up Victories…
Working Families Party–backed candidates flipped county legislatures, won big-city mayoralties, and secured an Assembly seat in Elise Stefanik’s backyard.
nysfocus.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Working Families Party–backed candidates flipped county legislatures, won big-city mayoralties, and secured an Assembly seat in Elise Stefanik’s backyard.
nysfocus.com/2025/11/06/n...
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BREAKING: New York environmental regulators on Friday approved a major Trump-backed gas pipeline.
The Northeast Supply Enhancement project would be the state’s largest expansion of fossil fuel infrastructure since passing its flagship climate law in 2019.
nysfocus.com/2025/11/07/n...
The Northeast Supply Enhancement project would be the state’s largest expansion of fossil fuel infrastructure since passing its flagship climate law in 2019.
nysfocus.com/2025/11/07/n...
New York Approves Trump-Backed Gas Pipeline
The Northeast Supply Enhancement pipeline had been rejected by environmental regulators three times but was revived this spring after talks between Hochul…
nysfocus.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:08 PM
BREAKING: New York environmental regulators on Friday approved a major Trump-backed gas pipeline.
The Northeast Supply Enhancement project would be the state’s largest expansion of fossil fuel infrastructure since passing its flagship climate law in 2019.
nysfocus.com/2025/11/07/n...
The Northeast Supply Enhancement project would be the state’s largest expansion of fossil fuel infrastructure since passing its flagship climate law in 2019.
nysfocus.com/2025/11/07/n...
NEW: The board overseeing opioid lawsuit settlements is raising the alarm that New York could use the funds, which are meant to expand substance abuse initiatives, to backfill federal cuts.
nysfocus.com/2025/11/07/h...
nysfocus.com/2025/11/07/h...
Opioid Settlement Advisors Say Hochul Administration is Keeping Them…
The board overseeing opioid lawsuit settlements is raising the alarm that New York could use the funds, which are meant to expand substance abuse…
nysfocus.com
November 7, 2025 at 5:08 PM
NEW: The board overseeing opioid lawsuit settlements is raising the alarm that New York could use the funds, which are meant to expand substance abuse initiatives, to backfill federal cuts.
nysfocus.com/2025/11/07/h...
nysfocus.com/2025/11/07/h...
Buildings remain by far New York City’s largest source of climate-heating pollution.
Mamdani says he wants to help middle-income co-op and condo owners come into compliance with a law requiring large buildings to start meeting emissions limits.
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Mamdani says he wants to help middle-income co-op and condo owners come into compliance with a law requiring large buildings to start meeting emissions limits.
nysfocus.com/2025/11/05/z...
What Zohran Mamdani’s Win Means for New York's Climate Politics
The mayor-elect’s approach reflects a view that is going mainstream: To succeed, climate policies may need to lose the label.
nysfocus.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Buildings remain by far New York City’s largest source of climate-heating pollution.
Mamdani says he wants to help middle-income co-op and condo owners come into compliance with a law requiring large buildings to start meeting emissions limits.
nysfocus.com/2025/11/05/z...
Mamdani says he wants to help middle-income co-op and condo owners come into compliance with a law requiring large buildings to start meeting emissions limits.
nysfocus.com/2025/11/05/z...
Reposted by New York Focus
The story I've been wanting to read is about the actual obstacles in Albany to Mayor-elect Mamdani's agenda, what the political dynamics are, and what might be the competition for any revenue increases. Our friends at @nysfocus.bsky.social told that story and we're proud to elevate it.
Zohran Mamdani’s Next Big Battle Is in Albany - The American Prospect
Mamdani convinced New York City voters to back his agenda—now he needs to convince Albany politicians. The money his administration needs to fund his priorities will not be won without a fight.
prospect.org
November 7, 2025 at 2:40 PM
The story I've been wanting to read is about the actual obstacles in Albany to Mayor-elect Mamdani's agenda, what the political dynamics are, and what might be the competition for any revenue increases. Our friends at @nysfocus.bsky.social told that story and we're proud to elevate it.
NEW: The board advising New York on how to spend over $500 million from opioid lawsuit settlements pressed Governor Kathy Hochul for greater transparency.
Board members are concerned the state could use the funds — meant for substance abuse initiatives — to offset federal cuts.
Board members are concerned the state could use the funds — meant for substance abuse initiatives — to offset federal cuts.
Opioid Settlement Advisors Say Hochul Administration is Keeping Them…
The board overseeing opioid lawsuit settlements is raising the alarm that New York could use the funds, which are meant to expand substance abuse…
nysfocus.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:14 PM
NEW: The board advising New York on how to spend over $500 million from opioid lawsuit settlements pressed Governor Kathy Hochul for greater transparency.
Board members are concerned the state could use the funds — meant for substance abuse initiatives — to offset federal cuts.
Board members are concerned the state could use the funds — meant for substance abuse initiatives — to offset federal cuts.
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NEW: Democrats resurged across the country on Tuesday, and New York was no exception. Zohran Mamdani wasn't the only victor.
Here’s a look at how some of New York’s most important local races played out:
Here’s a look at how some of New York’s most important local races played out:
It’s Not Just Mamdani: Democrats, Progressives Rack Up Victories…
Working Families Party–backed candidates flipped county legislatures, won big-city mayoralties, and secured an Assembly seat in Elise Stefanik’s backyard.
nysfocus.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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Perhaps the most striking upsets outside New York City on Tuesday came at the little-watched county level, where Democrats flipped two legislatures long held by Republicans and picked up seats in other red-leaning areas.
It’s Not Just Mamdani: Democrats, Progressives Rack Up Victories…
Working Families Party–backed candidates flipped county legislatures, won big-city mayoralties, and secured an Assembly seat in Elise Stefanik’s backyard.
nysfocus.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Perhaps the most striking upsets outside New York City on Tuesday came at the little-watched county level, where Democrats flipped two legislatures long held by Republicans and picked up seats in other red-leaning areas.
Unions hold significant sway in Albany.
Cuomo racked up more union endorsements in the Democratic primary than Mamdani did, but many shifted to Mamdani’s camp in the general election.
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Cuomo racked up more union endorsements in the Democratic primary than Mamdani did, but many shifted to Mamdani’s camp in the general election.
nysfocus.com/2025/11/05/z...
Zohran Mamdani’s Next Big Battle is in Albany
Mamdani convinced New York City voters to back his agenda. Now he needs to convince Albany politicians.
nysfocus.com
November 6, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Unions hold significant sway in Albany.
Cuomo racked up more union endorsements in the Democratic primary than Mamdani did, but many shifted to Mamdani’s camp in the general election.
nysfocus.com/2025/11/05/z...
Cuomo racked up more union endorsements in the Democratic primary than Mamdani did, but many shifted to Mamdani’s camp in the general election.
nysfocus.com/2025/11/05/z...
Whether Mamdani can convince Hochul to see things his way — on taxes, child care, buses, and other issues — may depend on how much pressure his allies can bring to bear.
nysfocus.com/2025/11/05/z...
nysfocus.com/2025/11/05/z...
Zohran Mamdani’s Next Big Battle is in Albany
Mamdani convinced New York City voters to back his agenda. Now he needs to convince Albany politicians.
nysfocus.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Whether Mamdani can convince Hochul to see things his way — on taxes, child care, buses, and other issues — may depend on how much pressure his allies can bring to bear.
nysfocus.com/2025/11/05/z...
nysfocus.com/2025/11/05/z...
NEW: Democrats resurged across the country on Tuesday, and New York was no exception. Zohran Mamdani wasn't the only victor.
Here’s a look at how some of New York’s most important local races played out:
Here’s a look at how some of New York’s most important local races played out:
It’s Not Just Mamdani: Democrats, Progressives Rack Up Victories…
Working Families Party–backed candidates flipped county legislatures, won big-city mayoralties, and secured an Assembly seat in Elise Stefanik’s backyard.
nysfocus.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:15 PM
NEW: Democrats resurged across the country on Tuesday, and New York was no exception. Zohran Mamdani wasn't the only victor.
Here’s a look at how some of New York’s most important local races played out:
Here’s a look at how some of New York’s most important local races played out:
Even if Hochul does agree to income tax increases, the additional revenue may be spent filling holes left by the Trump administration’s deep funding cuts to New York.
The money Mamdani needs to fund his priorities will not be won without a fight.
nysfocus.com/2025/11/05/z...
The money Mamdani needs to fund his priorities will not be won without a fight.
nysfocus.com/2025/11/05/z...
Zohran Mamdani’s Next Big Battle is in Albany
Mamdani convinced New York City voters to back his agenda. Now he needs to convince Albany politicians.
nysfocus.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Even if Hochul does agree to income tax increases, the additional revenue may be spent filling holes left by the Trump administration’s deep funding cuts to New York.
The money Mamdani needs to fund his priorities will not be won without a fight.
nysfocus.com/2025/11/05/z...
The money Mamdani needs to fund his priorities will not be won without a fight.
nysfocus.com/2025/11/05/z...
The governor and state lawmakers — not the mayor or the New York City Council — are the ones who decide whether to give the Mamdani administration the billions of dollars it’ll need to realize his signature proposals of free buses and universal child care.
nysfocus.com/2025/11/05/z...
nysfocus.com/2025/11/05/z...
Zohran Mamdani’s Next Big Battle is in Albany
Mamdani convinced New York City voters to back his agenda. Now he needs to convince Albany politicians.
nysfocus.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The governor and state lawmakers — not the mayor or the New York City Council — are the ones who decide whether to give the Mamdani administration the billions of dollars it’ll need to realize his signature proposals of free buses and universal child care.
nysfocus.com/2025/11/05/z...
nysfocus.com/2025/11/05/z...
Zohran Mamdani barely campaigned on climate.
So what is his climate agenda, and can he demonstrate a way to drive down emissions and costs at the same time?
nysfocus.com/2025/11/05/z...
So what is his climate agenda, and can he demonstrate a way to drive down emissions and costs at the same time?
nysfocus.com/2025/11/05/z...
What Zohran Mamdani’s Win Means for New York's Climate Politics
The mayor-elect’s approach reflects a view that is going mainstream: To succeed, climate policies may need to lose the label.
nysfocus.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Zohran Mamdani barely campaigned on climate.
So what is his climate agenda, and can he demonstrate a way to drive down emissions and costs at the same time?
nysfocus.com/2025/11/05/z...
So what is his climate agenda, and can he demonstrate a way to drive down emissions and costs at the same time?
nysfocus.com/2025/11/05/z...