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This title brings together top scholars and former and current state officials to explain how and why New York State is governed the way that it is. The book's 31 chapters assemble new scholarship in key areas of governance in New York, document the state's record in comparison to other US states, and identify directions for future research.

New York Politics -- Contents -- List of Tables, Figure, and Boxes -- Preface to the Third Edition -- 1. The States of New York -- 2. New York in the Federal System -- 3. Parties, Political Changes, and Elections -- 4. Power, Pluralism, Public Opinion, and the Permanent Government -- 5. New York's Living Constitution, and Beyond -- 6. Struggles for Power, Position, and Access -- 7. Making Public Policy -- 8. Taxing, Spending, and Public Policy Priorities -- 9. New Directions for New York -- Notes -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Z.

Written to address the latest in scholarly research, this volume focuses on the many important people and events in New York's history that have helped democracy grow. Examines key events that helped strengthen democracy in New York State and around the country. Highlights the ways different groups fought for equal rights in the state. Photographs, primary sources, and maps enhance readers' understanding of this essential topic

Intro -- Governing New York State -- Contents -- List of Illustrations -- Part I: Political Conflict -- Chapter 1: Regional Political Conflict in New York State -- Chapter 2: Political Conflict and Intergovernmental Fiscal Relations -- Part II: Representing Concerns -- Chapter 3: Political Parties and Elections -- Chapter 4: Interest Groups and Lobbying in New York State -- Part III: Political Institutions and Decision Making -- Overview: State Government Institutions -- Chapter 5: New York's Governorship "Restored"? -- Chapter 6: The Legislature, Parties, and Resolving Conflict -- Chapter 7: New York's Courts -- Chapter 8: Other Governments: The Public Authorities -- Part IV: Public Policy -- Chapter 9: The Policy Debate: The Economy, Taxes, and Public Programs -- Chapter 10: State Education Aid in New York in the Wake of the Campaign for Fiscal Equity Decision -- Chapter 11: Health Care in the Empire State: Trying to Put the Brakes on Escalating Costs While Maintaining Access -- Chapter 12: Welfare Policy in New York State -- Chapter 13: Additional Sources on New York Politics -- Bibliography -- Contributors -- Index.

3, [1] p. ; (fol.) ; Pledging support to Gov. Bellomont, provided that he consult with the General Assembly on matters that directly affect the people of the province. ; Caption title. ; Signed: By order of the House of Representatives. Abraha. Gouverneur, speaker. Die Lune 15 May, 1699. ; Ascribed to the press of William Bradford by Bristol. ; Not in Wing (2nd ed.).

1 sheet ([1] p.) ; Welcoming Gov. Bellomont to New York. ; Signed: By order of the House of Representatives, Abrah. Gouveneur, speaker. Die Luna p.m. 29 July 1700.

3, [1] p. ; Caption title. ; Imprint from colophon. ; Not in Wing (2nd ed.).

4 p. ; (fol.) ; Disputing the election of several members of the House of Representatives. ; Caption title. ; Signed: Reyer Schermerhorne [and five others]. ; Followed by letters from the petitioners to the governor and House of Representatives and the Council's order dissolving the disputed Assembly. ; Imprint from colophon.

1 sheet ([1] p.) ; Declaring that the actions of Jacob Leisler and others in seizing authority in 1689 were "tumultuous, illegal, and against Their Eajesties right over this their province." Signed: By order of the House of Representatives, Ja. Graham, speaker. . Per order, David Jamison, C. Concilii. ; Not in Wing (2nd ed.).

10 p. ; Numerous petitions and testimonies presented to the New York House of Representatives, concerning a much-disputed election of representatives to the General Assembly. ; Imprint from colophon.