Joseph Spector
Rochester D and C
Albany, NY, United States
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A smaller Big Apple: New York continues to lead nation in population decline
New York's population dropped 1.6% from July 2020 to July 2021, according to preliminary data released Tuesday. → Read More
Gov. Kathy Hochul on indoor mask mandate: 'This is about getting us through a pandemic'
Hochul sought to beat back criticism from some county leaders over her decision to install a statewide indoor mask mandate. → Read More
Ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo ordered to pay back proceeds from COVID-19 book, ethics group says
New York's ethics watchdog agency on Tuesday ordered former Gov. Andrew Cuomo to repay the state the proceeds he received from his $5 million book deal. → Read More
New York COVID-19 cases rise 10% in post Thanksgiving surge. Check by county and region
COVID-19 cases in New York continued to rise after Thanksgiving amid growing warnings and new restrictions by the state. → Read More
How a Binghamton-area lithium battery project just won a competitive federal grant
An effort to build an lithium-ion battery factory in Endicott got another jolt Monday when the federal government granted it one of its early awards. → Read More
Attorney General Letitia James ends run for New York governor and will seek re-election
Attorney General Letitia James ended her bid for governor on Thursday and will seek re-election to her current post next year. → Read More
SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras to step down amid controversial comments in Cuomo scandal
SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras faced a bevy of criticism and calls for his resignation after incendiary comments he made were released in Cuomo probe. → Read More
New York governor's race: Hochul retains leads among Democratic candidates, Siena poll says
Gov. Kathy Hochul retained a double-digit lead in her bid for a full term against her Democratic foes next year, a poll released Tuesday found. → Read More
NYC to impose vaccine mandate on private sector employers. When it starts
New York City employers will have to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for their workers under new rules announced Monday by Mayor Bill de Blasio. → Read More
COVID-19 in New York: No new statewide mandates immediately planned, Hochul says
Hochul has no immediate plans to enact sweeping new mandates even as a new variant looms and positivity rates soar across upstate New York. → Read More
Chris Cuomo suspended by CNN over helping brother, ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo during scandals
CNN anchor Chris Cuomo was suspended indefinitely Tuesday a day after records showed he was intimately involved in trying to help his brother, then Gov. Andrew Cuomo. → Read More
Long Island Rep. Tom Suozzi enters field for New York governor. Why he's running
The Democratic primary for New York governor next year just got more crowded. → Read More
Omicorn COVID-19 variant: New York declares state of emergency amid virus surge
Hochul declared a state of emergency in New York late Friday amid a surge in COVID-19 cases and the looming threat of a new variant. → Read More
Former Rochester Assemblywoman Susan John has died. She served for 20 years
Former Assemblywoman Susan John, who served for 20 years in office in Rochester and was known as a fighter for women's rights, died Monday. She was 64. → Read More
New York COVID cases surge 28%, highest rates since April. Check by region
New coronavirus cases leaped in New York in the week ending Sunday, rising 28%. Almost all regions had an increase. → Read More
Build Back Better Act passes House: What it means for New York
Democrats in New York said it will bring back billions of dollars to the state. → Read More
SALT deduction fight over local and state tax deductions hits final vote. What may change
A key component of the Build Back Better bill will be a long-sought measure by some Democrats in high-tax state to raise the cap on state and local tax deductions. → Read More
Cuomo's book deal approval rescinded by NY ethics panel after using staff to write it
Cuomo's legal woes took another twist when a New York ethics panel rescinded its approval of his lucrative book deal, a move that jeopardize his payout. → Read More
'I’m moved to action:' Jumaane Williams officially enters race for governor
New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams entered the race for governor on Tuesday, vowing an overhaul of state government if elected. → Read More
New York COVID cases jumped 25%, and these regions exceeded 8% positivity. Check by county
New coronavirus cases leaped in New York in the week ending Sunday, rising 25.3% as 37,225 cases were reported. The... → Read More