New York State Legislative History Research: Commentary on Legislation

For commentary on proposed or enacted New York legislation, see the following publications: 

• The Legislative Gazette (published as an educational project by Digital Media and Journalism Department, State University of New York, College at New Paltz)

• New York Law Journal (published by ALM)
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• NYTimes.com (published by The New York Times Company)
  • Includes page: New York

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• Syracuse Law Review, "Survey of New York Law" (published annually by Syracuse University College of Law) - Search articles for term: Survey.

• Times Union (Albany) (published by George R. Hearst III) - Link: Capitol provides New York state government news.