Research


Scope and Content Note

This series consists of issues of "Executive Chamber News Summary," an internal publication issued during the Hugh Carey administration. The publication was designed to keep the governor, lieutenant governor, and their senior staff informed on current issues and events.

Each daily issue contains synopses of major wire service news, reports and upstate New York newspaper articles and editorials. Attached are copies of some of the articles and editorials cited as well as related articles and political cartoons.

The publication touched on all major issues and events, including such topics as: crime, correctional facilities, and criminal justice issues; Love Canal and hazardous waste issues; state and federal abortion policy and interest groups; gun control; race and sex discrimination; state legislative elections; government spending; and state employee salaries and pension funds.