Lawmakers succeed in watering down Hochul’s proposed discovery changes
Lawmakers succeed in watering down Hochul’s proposed discovery changes
PoliticsShow All
News & Politics
It’s (finally) budget time
Lawmakers finished passing the state budget on Thursday night, over a month after it was due.
Heard Around Town
Brooklyn County machine backs candidate against Lincoln Restler
Sabrina Gates snagged a spot on the Democratic primary ballot at the last minute to challenge the lefty reformer who represents North Brooklyn.
New York City Council
Endorsements in the 2025 New York City comptroller race
On whom to crown top wonk, the city’s power brokers are divided.
Heard Around Town
Alvin Bragg’s campaign touts poll showing most New Yorkers are concerned about crime, but don’t blame him
The poll commissioned by the Manhattan district attorney’s campaign put him far ahead of his Democratic primary opponent.
PolicyShow All
Budget
New York finally settles Foundation Aid debate (for now)
The final budget includes tweaks to Foundation Aid, the byzantine formula that the state uses to allocate education funding to school districts.
Policy
Four-year pilot program for housing vouchers included in final state budget
The governor and Legislature had previously agreed to a two-year pilot for the Housing Access Voucher Program, but the final budget includes a four-year pilot program.
Policy
Plastic packaging reduction bill once again a post-budget priority
Environmental advocates are hoping to get the legislation meant to reduce single-use plastics over the finish line after almost accomplishing it last year.
Policy
It’s finally happening! The Legislature has started printing budget bills
The first three budget bills were released late Tuesday night, over a month after the state budget was due.
PersonalityShow All
Personality
2025 Met Gala: Photos of New York’s political trendsetters
Two New York City mayoral candidates hit the red carpet.
Interviews & Profiles
New York Historical prepares to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday
Louise Mirrer, president and CEO of New York City’s oldest museum, discusses new exhibits in a recent interview.
Personality
In New York politics, Lorde Summer is just beginning
On social media, city government and local politicians are embracing her new music video.
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Trailblazers
Asian Trailblazers
Leaders of New York’s Asian American communities.
Publisher's Section
The 2025 Who’s Who in Government Relations
Notable figures influencing policy and spending in New York.
OpinionShow All
Editor's Note
Editor’s note: Advocates want Andy Byford to lead Penn Station’s redevelopment
But no one’s saying whether that’s a remote possibility.
Opinion
Opinion: New York For All promotes public safety and protects families
As a state that prides itself on diversity and justice, New York must live up to its values by enacting fundamental protections for immigrant communities.
Opinion
Opinion: Empowering homeowners to repair shared spaces
A commonsense fix for community driveways
Opinion
Opinion: What explains Cuomo’s polling momentum?
Rival candidates’ attacks on Cuomo haven’t resonated with voters – and may have even backfired.
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Interviews & Profiles
Working to make New York’s largest private employer continuously better
A conversation with Northwell Health CEO Michael J. Dowling
Nonprofits
NYC Education Department partners with film festival to educate students about disability and filmmaking
The city Department of Education is working with ReelAbilities, a film festival dedicated to promoting the inclusion of the disabled community.
Interviews & Profiles
What to do when DOGE contacts your nonprofit
An interview with Nicholas Turner, president and director of the Vera Institute of Justice.
Interviews & Profiles
Revamping NYC’s affordable housing as a ‘place of peace’
An interview with Buwa Binitie, CEO and founder of Dumas Collective.
