New York State Assembly
Coverage of New York State Assembly in the Nexus archive.
- Jewish Queens Dem nominee for NY State Assembly says it’s ‘not the party we have grown up with’
Pesach Osina, a Jewish Queens Democratic nominee for the New York State Assembly, stated that the Democratic Party is not anti-Jewish and reflects the values of its members. He emphasized that the party remains aligned with the principles the community has supported.
- Jack Schlossberg built a sardonic social media campaign filled just to barely break 10% in Tuesday’s primary
Jack Schlossberg, a Kennedy family member and political newcomer, lost a crowded Democratic primary for a Manhattan congressional seat to Micah Lasher. The race drew attention due to Schlossberg's social media campaign and connections to the Kennedy dynasty, but he faced questions about his experience and professional background.
- Former staffer set to succeed Nadler after House primary win
New York State Assemblymember Micah Lasher is projected to win the Democratic primary for the Manhattan-based House seat held by his former boss, Rep. Jerry Nadler, according to Decision Desk HQ. Lasher previously served as an aide to Nadler and held top positions under Gov. Kathy Hochul.
- New York congressional candidate Alex Bores lays out his plans to regulate AI
New York State Assembly Member Alex Bores, a candidate in a crowded primary to replace retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler, discusses his plans to regulate AI if elected to Congress.
- New York passes data center moratorium and consumer protections
New York State Senate and Assembly passed three bills regulating data centers, surveillance pricing, and digital stalking. Other environmental, housing, and entertainment measures were abandoned and await Governor Kathy Hochul's signature.
- New York passes data center moratorium and consumer protections as environmental, and housing proposals stall
The New York State Senate and Assembly passed three bills regulating data centers, surveillance pricing, and digital stalking, while abandoning other environmental, housing, and entertainment measures, which will now be signed by Governor Kathy Hochul.
- New York lawmakers tee up redistricting battle with move to change state constitution
New York lawmakers are proposing a constitutional amendment to remove anti-gerrymandering prohibitions and enable mid-decade redistricting. The initiative is led by Speaker of the New York State Assembly Carl Heastie.
- NYC DSA-backed Assembly candidate supports keeping child molesters, murderers out of prison
Conrad Blackburn, a NYC DSA-backed Assembly candidate challenging incumbent Jordan Wright, argued on a March 2024 podcast that incarceration is not the solution for serious crimes like child molestation and murder.