New York state Senate
Coverage of New York state Senate in the Nexus archive.
- The jobs US presidents had before taking office, from teachers to peanut farmers
The article highlights various jobs held by US presidents before entering the White House, including Jimmy Carter as a peanut farmer, Abraham Lincoln as a postmaster, and John F. Kennedy as a journalist. It notes that while some presidents had political careers, others worked in roles like tailoring, ranching, and law enforcement.
- 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.
- NY may ban private home listings — as more states crack down on controversial practice
The New York state Senate passed the 'Fair and Transparent Real Estate Listing Act' with a 60-0 vote. The move aligns with efforts in more states to regulate private home listings.
- ‘Resilience is an art form’: Brisport honors queer activists, slams ‘haters’ in Pride month speech
Brooklyn state Sen. Jabari Brisport urged anti-gay 'haters' to 'give up' during a Pride month speech as the New York State Senate passed a resolution recognizing June as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month. Brisport highlighted historical queer activism, including William Dorsey Swann and the Stonewall uprising led by Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P. Johnson, emphasizing resilience within the community.