Housing
Policy
Bill package aims to improve delivery of services to New Yorkers displaced from homes after natural disasters, fires and other emergencies
The Back Home Act would increase accountability, address operational inefficiencies and provide greater transparency and resources.
Immigration
Updated
Policy
Following the asylum-seeker odyssey: a timeline
Tracking the arrival of migrants bused to New York City from the southern border, from April 2022 to now.
New York State
Policy
Going down the mayoral control study rabbit hole
The state Education Department’s big report recommends a commission to evaluate mayoral control of New York City schools.
Economic Development
Policy
Everything you need to know about the latest proposal in ‘City of Yes’
Mayor Eric Adams’ proposed overhaul of dated zoning regulations would bolster New York’s economic recovery and grow local business.
Albany Agenda
Policy
Housing activists balk at watered down ‘good cause’ eviction proposal
Gov. Kathy Hochul could agree to a deal that differs significantly from the original bill.
New York City
Policy
Why e-bike batteries are becoming the most dangerous object in New York
A boom in riders and a flood of uncertified batteries has sparked deadly fires in apartments and buildings across the city.
Albany Agenda
Policy
Gov. Kathy Hochul killed these bills last year – and they’re back from the dead
The governor may have struck them down with vetoes, but state lawmakers are trying again.
New York State
Policy
Hochul: Major Foundation Aid changes off the table for now in Albany
The governor said that by this time next year, the state will have a new formula to give schools enough time to prepare.
Health Care
Policy
Bipartisan group calls on Hochul to declare opioid epidemic a public health emergency
More than 50 state lawmakers signed on to a letter sent to the governor urging her to make the declaration.
New York City
Policy
Funding set to expire for coordinators who help NYC’s homeless children
Having shelter-based assistance has aided families as they navigate the city’s school system.
Cannabis
Policy
Bill targeting illegal weed shops gets push as budget talks continue
The legislation would revoke the liquor, tobacco and lottery licenses of businesses caught selling cannabis under the table.
Budget
Policy
Criminal justice reform push comes as state budget negotiations drag on
Advocates join in a call for passing a package of bills that make it easier to challenge wrongful convictions and ease financial burdens on incarcerated persons and their families.
News & Politics
Policy
Housing deal may include provision to let landlords increase rents on vacant rent-stabilized apartments
The Assembly speaker confirmed that bringing back rent increases to offset the costs of renovating rent-stabilized apartments is on the budget negotiating table.
Policy
Policy
Company behind gun detection tech previewed in subway faces multiple lawsuits and federal investigations
Evolv, whose weapons detection scanners were recently demonstrated by Mayor Eric Adams, is being investigated by the SEC and the FTC for allegedly making misleading statements about what its technology can do.
Budget
Policy
City has funds to reverse library, education cuts and more, Council says
The City Council’s official response to Mayor Eric Adams’ preliminary budget proposal found an additional $6.1 billion they say can be used to reverse cuts and pad reserves.
Education
Policy
Even before Hochul proposed cuts, many school NY districts were struggling
COVID-19-related federal aid is running out, and tax revenues were also impacted by the pandemic.
Albany Agenda
Policy
Andrea Stewart-Cousins: Lawmakers still waiting on labor-developer deal on housing
The state Senate majority leader said the New York budget won’t be done by April 1.
Taxes
Policy
MTA gives final approval to congestion pricing plan
Though several lawsuits against the plan are still pending, the MTA board took a major step in approving details of the road tolling program on Wednesday.
Heard Around Town
Policy
Heastie: ‘There’s an understanding’ on tenant protections in NY budget
The Assembly speaker told reporters he hopes state budget negotiations will result in a deal on housing.
Immigration
Policy
Where are asylum-seekers living in New York City?
The city’s sprawling emergency shelter system for asylum-seekers includes higher concentrations in parts of Manhattan and Queens.
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