Michael Gormley
@albanygormley.bsky.social
Former Capitol corresponent in Albany N.Y. for Newsday; former capitol editor of The Associated Press in Albany; also Times Union of Albany, Press & Sun-Bulletin of Binghamton; three others; co-author 'Moments in the Sun: Baseball's Briefly Famous."
Target, Home Depot, Amazon face national boycott for caving into Trump’s abuses, Trump’s masked police. indivisible.org/campaign/we-...
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November 22, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Target, Home Depot, Amazon face national boycott for caving into Trump’s abuses, Trump’s masked police. indivisible.org/campaign/we-...
Republican Teddy Roosevelt: “To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.”
October 23, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Republican Teddy Roosevelt: “To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.”
Summer food program for 400k youths statewide and more than 71k on Long Island begins this month, but as need for the free meals for lower income kids rises, so does concern over potential impact of fed funding cuts by Trump, GOP Congress. www.newsday.com/news/region-...
Summer food program for youths begins, with more than 2,500 sites
More than 20 million meals are expected to be provided under the federally funded program.
www.newsday.com
July 8, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Summer food program for 400k youths statewide and more than 71k on Long Island begins this month, but as need for the free meals for lower income kids rises, so does concern over potential impact of fed funding cuts by Trump, GOP Congress. www.newsday.com/news/region-...
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“Books won’t stay banned. They won’t burn. Ideas won’t go to jail. In the long run of history, the censor and the inquisitor have always lost.”
— A. Whitney Griswold
— A. Whitney Griswold
July 6, 2025 at 5:04 PM
“Books won’t stay banned. They won’t burn. Ideas won’t go to jail. In the long run of history, the censor and the inquisitor have always lost.”
— A. Whitney Griswold
— A. Whitney Griswold
ICYMI: After Minnesota shooting of Dem state officials, NY insiders & lawmakers say pols in Albany, districts back home on LI, are vulnerable; Hochul, Republican & Dem lawmakers call for bolstered security in dangerous times of over-heated rhetoric. www.newsday.com/long-island/...
June 16, 2025 at 4:33 PM
ICYMI: After Minnesota shooting of Dem state officials, NY insiders & lawmakers say pols in Albany, districts back home on LI, are vulnerable; Hochul, Republican & Dem lawmakers call for bolstered security in dangerous times of over-heated rhetoric. www.newsday.com/long-island/...
NYS Legislature approved a bill to outlaw use of algorithms that some landlords, management companies use to set higher rents and reduce competition that could hold rents to more affordable levels. US Justice Dept said the practice “harms millions of Americans.”
June 11, 2025 at 8:50 PM
NYS Legislature approved a bill to outlaw use of algorithms that some landlords, management companies use to set higher rents and reduce competition that could hold rents to more affordable levels. US Justice Dept said the practice “harms millions of Americans.”
ICYMI in today's Newsday: State budget adopted last month contained new measures to reduce transparency of spending, critics including Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli say. They say it's now harder for taxpayers who pay for $254B budget to see, analyze how it's spent. www.newsday.com/news/region-...
Critics say N.Y. state budget cuts off large blocks of public spending from independent review
The Hochul administration defended the budget as "abiding by all applicable state laws."
www.newsday.com
June 9, 2025 at 2:09 PM
ICYMI in today's Newsday: State budget adopted last month contained new measures to reduce transparency of spending, critics including Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli say. They say it's now harder for taxpayers who pay for $254B budget to see, analyze how it's spent. www.newsday.com/news/region-...
Reposted by Michael Gormley
Canadians make up the largest proportion—nearly 28 percent—of international travelers visiting Florida. They also comprise the largest number of international visitors for the entire United States.
But that comfortable relationship may be taking a turn.
But that comfortable relationship may be taking a turn.
Canadians have cooled on US travel
Mexico is looking like a much better option.
www.motherjones.com
June 3, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Canadians make up the largest proportion—nearly 28 percent—of international travelers visiting Florida. They also comprise the largest number of international visitors for the entire United States.
But that comfortable relationship may be taking a turn.
But that comfortable relationship may be taking a turn.
Newsday: Health costs quietly rise in NYS as hospitals buy more private practices. One estimate found that hospitals typically charge Medicare two to four times more than an independent practice would for the same service. www.newsday.com/news/health/...
Costs rise in New York State as hospitals buy traditional private practices
Legislative proposals would require comparable pricing between hospital-owned outpatient offices and independent practices.
www.newsday.com
June 3, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Newsday: Health costs quietly rise in NYS as hospitals buy more private practices. One estimate found that hospitals typically charge Medicare two to four times more than an independent practice would for the same service. www.newsday.com/news/health/...
DMV warning that texts claiming to be from the DMV and threatening enforcement action for an unpaid traffic ticket are phony and part of a new phishing ploy. Best move is to delete the text and not reply to it or place the web address into a browser as ordered
June 2, 2025 at 5:56 PM
DMV warning that texts claiming to be from the DMV and threatening enforcement action for an unpaid traffic ticket are phony and part of a new phishing ploy. Best move is to delete the text and not reply to it or place the web address into a browser as ordered
It's begun: The Legislature starts passing a $254 billion budget a month late, and more than a week after Gov Hochul announced a 'general agreement' on the budget. www.newsday.com/news/region-...
Albany state legislature passes $254 billion budget
Albany's state legislature approves a $254 billion budget, increasing state spending by $12.3 billion, with tax rebates and expanded child tax credits included.
www.newsday.com
May 7, 2025 at 9:56 PM
It's begun: The Legislature starts passing a $254 billion budget a month late, and more than a week after Gov Hochul announced a 'general agreement' on the budget. www.newsday.com/news/region-...
Sen. Tom O’Mara in a Senate floor debate asks about the status of the overdue budget, when bills will be released, if there will be another budget “extender.”
Senate Finance Committee Chairwoman Liz Krueger: “I didn’t expect the Spanish Inquisition.”
Senate Finance Committee Chairwoman Liz Krueger: “I didn’t expect the Spanish Inquisition.”
May 6, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Sen. Tom O’Mara in a Senate floor debate asks about the status of the overdue budget, when bills will be released, if there will be another budget “extender.”
Senate Finance Committee Chairwoman Liz Krueger: “I didn’t expect the Spanish Inquisition.”
Senate Finance Committee Chairwoman Liz Krueger: “I didn’t expect the Spanish Inquisition.”
from Newsday's @JohnAsbury on X: Gov Hochul says the state will finally pay a $6 billion pandemic-era debt to the feds that’s been a burden on employers and has blocked an increase in unemployment insurance benefits to laid-off workers.
May 5, 2025 at 5:28 PM
from Newsday's @JohnAsbury on X: Gov Hochul says the state will finally pay a $6 billion pandemic-era debt to the feds that’s been a burden on employers and has blocked an increase in unemployment insurance benefits to laid-off workers.
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As we recognize Mental Health Awareness month, I’m deeply concerned about cuts to mental health services that support the most vulnerable among us. We must all continue to look out for and support one another.
May 5, 2025 at 2:20 PM
As we recognize Mental Health Awareness month, I’m deeply concerned about cuts to mental health services that support the most vulnerable among us. We must all continue to look out for and support one another.
Month-late budget in NY state blamed on a traditionally secretive process that leaves out those who pay for it; here's how it's done, why it's criticized, why the public should care; and why no one seems to be trying to change it... www.newsday.com/news/region-...
Albany budget process criticized for lack of transparency
Albany's state budget process faces criticism for its secretive nature, and lack of transparency and accountability.
www.newsday.com
May 5, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Month-late budget in NY state blamed on a traditionally secretive process that leaves out those who pay for it; here's how it's done, why it's criticized, why the public should care; and why no one seems to be trying to change it... www.newsday.com/news/region-...
It's not over. ... legislators say the closed-door state budget negotiations continue this week despite Gov Hochul's announcement Monday night of a 'general agreement.' That could mean voting on a budget that is nearly a month late could go into the weekend, or early next week.
April 29, 2025 at 9:02 PM
It's not over. ... legislators say the closed-door state budget negotiations continue this week despite Gov Hochul's announcement Monday night of a 'general agreement.' That could mean voting on a budget that is nearly a month late could go into the weekend, or early next week.
Gov Hochul says she and legislators have agreed on a $254 billion state budget that was due April 1. The budget would increase from $244 billion in the last fiscal year. Independent analysts have warned the leaders are spending too much in volatile economic times.
April 28, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Gov Hochul says she and legislators have agreed on a $254 billion state budget that was due April 1. The budget would increase from $244 billion in the last fiscal year. Independent analysts have warned the leaders are spending too much in volatile economic times.
Hochul says her "general agreement" with legislative leaders on the overdue state budget would reduce her tax rebate check idea: Instead of up to $500 for most joint filers and $300 for single filers, the checks would be $400 for joint filers and $200 for single filers.
April 28, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Hochul says her "general agreement" with legislative leaders on the overdue state budget would reduce her tax rebate check idea: Instead of up to $500 for most joint filers and $300 for single filers, the checks would be $400 for joint filers and $200 for single filers.
Under the 'general agreement' between Hochul, legislative leaders school aid would rise to $38B, up from about $34B; student cell phones would be banned during school; adults 25-55 years old would get free tuition at community colleges for in-demand job training and education.
April 28, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Under the 'general agreement' between Hochul, legislative leaders school aid would rise to $38B, up from about $34B; student cell phones would be banned during school; adults 25-55 years old would get free tuition at community colleges for in-demand job training and education.
Hochul, legis leaders tentatively agree to ban use of masks in public, but only when police 1st charge a mask-wearing suspect with a greater crime, according to Assemb Speaker Heastie, Senate source. Hochul had originally proposed total mask ban to help police ID suspects.
April 28, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Hochul, legis leaders tentatively agree to ban use of masks in public, but only when police 1st charge a mask-wearing suspect with a greater crime, according to Assemb Speaker Heastie, Senate source. Hochul had originally proposed total mask ban to help police ID suspects.
After hour's leaders' meeting on late budget behind closed doors with Gov Hochul, Assembly Speaker Heastie and Senate Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins were still holding cards close to vests. "It’s not shut down -- close, very close,” Stewart-Cousins told bewildered reporters. Budget was due April 1.
April 24, 2025 at 8:14 PM
After hour's leaders' meeting on late budget behind closed doors with Gov Hochul, Assembly Speaker Heastie and Senate Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins were still holding cards close to vests. "It’s not shut down -- close, very close,” Stewart-Cousins told bewildered reporters. Budget was due April 1.
NY Leg OKs Gov Hochul’s 8th emergency spending ‘extender’ while still negotiating a state budget that was due April 1. The fiscal frustration puts local school districts in a bind. “What should we tell our school districts at this point?” asked Sen. Thomas O’Mara of Elmira.
April 24, 2025 at 5:54 PM
NY Leg OKs Gov Hochul’s 8th emergency spending ‘extender’ while still negotiating a state budget that was due April 1. The fiscal frustration puts local school districts in a bind. “What should we tell our school districts at this point?” asked Sen. Thomas O’Mara of Elmira.
Siena poll: Gov Hochul has bipartisan support for her policy issues that have delayed a deal on a state budget that was due April 1, but NYers irked by another late spending plan. Legislature to pass 7th emergency spending extender today. www.newsday.com/news/region-...
New York voters back Hochul's policy proposals amid budget delay
New York voters show support for Gov. Hochul's policy proposals, including criminal justice reforms, despite frustrations over the delayed state budget.
www.newsday.com
April 22, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Siena poll: Gov Hochul has bipartisan support for her policy issues that have delayed a deal on a state budget that was due April 1, but NYers irked by another late spending plan. Legislature to pass 7th emergency spending extender today. www.newsday.com/news/region-...
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Pope Francis died on Monday at 88. His papacy promoted inclusivity, embracing survivors of sexual abuse by clergy members; LGBTQ Catholics; Muslim and Orthodox clerics; and leaders of developing nations, where he believed the church’s future was rooted.
See Francis' life in photos: nyti.ms/4lEHXNZ
See Francis' life in photos: nyti.ms/4lEHXNZ
April 21, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Pope Francis died on Monday at 88. His papacy promoted inclusivity, embracing survivors of sexual abuse by clergy members; LGBTQ Catholics; Muslim and Orthodox clerics; and leaders of developing nations, where he believed the church’s future was rooted.
See Francis' life in photos: nyti.ms/4lEHXNZ
See Francis' life in photos: nyti.ms/4lEHXNZ