Links to the websites of the NY governor and capital region legislators
New York Governor
NY Assembly members
Find your legislators
​​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
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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.
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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
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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.
