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1. ‘The Cynthia Effect’: A Before-and-After.

Author

BELLAFANTE, GINIA

Subjects
*GOVERNORS, *MARIJUANA legalization, *PLASTIC bags, *PUBLIC housing, *SUFFRAGE, *TEACHER evaluation
Abstract

The article looks at the leftward shift of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, dubbed as the Cynthia effect, following the candidacy of Cynthia Nixon for the gubernatorial post that is endorsed by the progressive Working Family Party. It discusses changes to Cuomo's position on matters including marijuana legalization, use of plastic bags, public housing, political alliance, voting rights of felons on parole, and teacher evaluation as part of education reform.

Published
2018

2. New Yorkers Who Reuse Plastic Bags Bemoan Ban.

Author

NORMAN, DEREK M. and Piccoli, Sean

Subjects
*PLASTIC bags, *ENVIRONMENTAL protection, *RETAIL industry
Abstract

The article reports on the statewide ban on single-use plastic bags from retail sales in New York which will be implemented in March 2020, highlighting the concern of residents about its impact on their routines.

Published
2019