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Who Will Lead New York’s Assembly Next | Albany News
As Crystal Peoples-Stokes prepares to step down, New York’s Assembly races to find her successor—raising big questions about upstate representation, gender balance, and who can earn Speaker Carl Heastie’s trust. With Peoples-Stokes’ emotional legacy and her watchful eye on the next leader, names like upstate’s John McDonald are in the spotlight, though no rule mandates geographic origin. Experts suggest prioritizing experienced, secure-seat members—and maybe even aiming for gender parity as women’s influence grows in Albany. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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