Dossier
New York Assembly
Coverage of New York Assembly in the Nexus archive.
- 'Love of my life': How Paisley the goldendoodle mellowed NY Assembly Speaker Heastie
Paisley the goldendoodle has helped mellow NY Assembly Speaker Heastie, a skilled backroom operator, according to lawmakers. The assembly speaker has a soft spot for his dog.
- Jewish anti-Zionist candidate David Orkin wins NY Assembly primary amid leftist sweep
David Orkin, a Jewish anti-Zionist candidate and immigrant rights attorney, won the NY Assembly primary in the 38th district, which includes parts of Queens. He defeated the incumbent, and the Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) celebrated his victory as a win for Palestinian freedom.