Links to the websites of the NY governor and capital region legislators
New York Governor
NY Assembly members
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NYS Board of Elections voter lookup
Get a list of your local, state, and federal districts and your polling sites.
When looking for your polling site, your early voting and election day voting sites may be different.
Vote411.org is a natonal website by the League of Women Voters. You can use this to register to vote, check your registration, and find what's on your ballot.
Our Legislation Tracker
The Huddle's 2025 Legislation Tracker is a spreadsheet that lists important New York and federal bills. It has links to the bill, its current status, and bill sponsors and cosponsors. You will also find a page with links to useful websites.
The lists are updated as bills are introduced, move through
legislative committees, and are voted on by each chamber.
Note: The lists do not include all bills endorsed by progressive
groups nor does Inclusion of a bill constitute an endorsement
by the Bethlehem Morning Voice Huddle.
How a Bill Becomes a Law summarizes the steps in the NY Senate from where the idea for a bill originates to how it makes its way to the senate floor. This also tells you where the public and advocacy groups can have input into the content of a law.
About the New York state budget process
New York State’s budget process uses an executive budget model. Under this system, the Executive is responsible for developing and preparing a comprehensive, balanced budget proposal, which the Legislature modifies and enacts into law. LEARN MORE HERE.
