New York State

Kathryn S. Wylde, President and CEO, Partnership for New York City, Charles Phillips, Susan Birnbaum, President & CEO, New York City Police Foundation, pose for a photo at New York City Police Foundation's "State of the NYPD" breakfast in 2018.
Interviews & Profiles
Kathryn Wylde on how best to raise revenue in New York
The president and CEO of Partnership for New York City talks with City & State about Albany’s renewed interest in a wealth tax.
By ALYSSA SIMS
Personality
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headshots of Joe Lentol, Helene Weinstein, David Weprin.
Opinion
Progressives should primary Assembly Democrats
The lower chamber is now standing in the way of policy progress.
By ROSS BARKAN
Opinion
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A young woman smokes marijuana.
Health Care
The public health puzzle of legal pot
Without data, scientists aren’t sure whether to give marijuana the green light.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Policy
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Props inverting Amazon's trademark logo were a mainstay at numerous protests against the company's proposed HQ2 in Queens last year.
Technology
New Yorkers weigh in on Amazon exit
A new college poll reveals most New Yorkers were sad to see Amazon abandon its HQ2 plans
By ANNIE MCDONOUGH
Policy
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Former senate majority leader John Flanagan, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, and Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins.
New York State
Making sense of the legislative pecking order
The Assembly and state Senate are filled with leaders, but what do their titles mean?
By ZACH WILLIAMS
News & Politics
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News & Politics
Legislative leadership positions: A glossary
There are a lot of them, but the posts do mean something.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
News & Politics
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Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross testifies during the House Oversight Committee hearing.
Commentary
The Wilbur Ross I know
Based on his effort to influence New York politics, it’s no surprise he’s now condemned for arrogance and dishonesty.
By TOM ALLON
Opinion
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A busy New York City doctor's office.
Personality
Gottfried and Rivera make the case for single-payer health care
The two lawmakers have yet to convince Gov. Andrew Cuomo, though
By ZACH WILLIAMS
Personality
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo has launched a “No Tax Cap – No Deal” campaign to make the property tax cap permanent in the state.
New York State
The $25 billion question
New York's 2 percent property tax cap is popular, but is it good policy?
By ZACH WILLIAMS
News & Politics
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Keven Downing, Paul Manafort's attorney leaves federal court after Manafort's sentencing hearing in Washington, where Manafort was sentenced to an additional three and a half years of prison.
This Week’s Headlines
Democrats at odds, Hudson Yards opens and Manafort’s new charges
Rounding up the week’s political news.
By JEFF COLTIN
News & Politics
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