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While it will be many months before New York lawmakers start debating the state budget, the work of putting it together is already underway.

In a call to moderate voters, critics of the Bronx Congresswoman say Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s policies are not aligned with Western New York.

The governor came to the mayor’s defense in an interview with WNYC.

The fishing license requirement is waived for residents and non-residents. All other fishing regulations still apply.

“I think she brings a lot of energy to the process, engages young people in particular,” Hochul said.

In the latest Siena Poll, New York Governor Kathy Hochul leads Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman 50% to 41%, a slight move from 49% to 39% in the month of August.

Weeks before a pivotal midterm election, issues like immigration and the economy are front and center. Latino elected officials in New York state say they are tackling those issues head-on.

The vote could become the largest unionization vote in U.S. history and grow the membership of 1199SEIU, which is already the largest healthcare union, by over 47%.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is looking to balance climate action and affordability amid criticism from environmentalists and her opponent, Republican Bruce Blakeman.

Incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul and Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman will face one another on Oct. 13.