In this episode of NY& State Government, we provide a concise overview of how the government of New York State is structured and how it functions. Discover the roles of the governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general, and learn about the State Legislature, which is made up of the Senate and Assembly. Get a quick guide to the State Judiciary and the Court of Appeals, and explore the many other departments and agencies that make up New York State's government.
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THIS EPISODE'S SOURCES:Expert Interviews:
Assm. Patricia Fahy (D) District 109
Hon. Leslie E. Stein (Ret.) Court of Appeals
NYCourts.gov
https://ww2.nycourts.gov/courts/8jd/structure.shtml
https://www.nycourts.gov/courts/structure.shtml
NY State Senate Website: https://www.nysenate.gov/branches-government-new-york-state
NY State Division of the Budget: https://www.budget.ny.gov/citizen/structure/index.html
AG Office: https://ag.ny.gov/our-office
City & State NY: https://www.cityandstateny.com/policy/2022/12/guide-most-powerful-state-legislative-committees/380761/
State Comptroller Website: https://www.osc.state.ny.us/about/about-comptrollers-office
New York NOW Comptroller Article: https://nynow.wmht.org/blogs/politics/new-yorks-state-comptroller-says-corruption-can-be-curbed-heres-how
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