michael gianaris

ALBANY (TNS) — An expert at the progressive-leaning Brennan Center called the Democrats political maps a “master-class in gerrymandering.” When a Repu...

ALBANY — New York is the latest state to ban the sale of cats, dogs and rabbits in pet stores in an attempt to target commercial breeding operations d...

ALBANY (TNS) — The state budget passed by lawmakers last week includes a provision decoupling the city and state tax codes from the federal Opportunit...

ALBANY (TNS) — State Senate Deputy Majority LeaderMichael Gianarison Tuesday announced legislation that would allow absentee ballots to be counted onE...

ALBANY (TNS) — With all eyes on Washington, it’s easy to overlook the fact that Election Day may mean big changes in the state capital. A handful of c...

ALBANY (TNS ) — In the two months since Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo declared a state of emergency on March 7, he has invoked the powers of his office to issu...

ALBANY (TNS ) — The state Board of Elections on Wednesday expressed confidence over its decision to cancel the Democratic presidential primary followi...

ALBANY (AP) — Democrats in the New York state Senate reunited Tuesday for the first time since a 7-year-long schism within the party helped give contr...