Sen. Luis R. Sepulveda (center) celebrates after the Green Light Bill granting was passed by the state Senate.
Immigration
Immigrants’ breakthrough year in Albany
State lawmakers passed a backlog of high-profile bills this year.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
Policy
policy
Monica Martinez.
New York State
Swing voters still exist, and matter, in the state Senate
Despite the Democrats’ large majority, they need to keep moderates happy and aisle-crossing still happens.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
News & Politics
article
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand during the second Democratic presidential debate.
Campaigns & Elections
Gillibrand pushes hard to be heard on crowded debate stage
The senator highlighted her support for women’s rights in NBC’s Democratic presidential primary debate.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
News & Politics
article
Demonstrators gathered at the Supreme Court as justices finish the term with key decisions on gerrymandering and a census case involving an attempt by the Trump administration to ask everyone about their citizenship status in the 2020 census, on Capitol H
Interviews & Profiles
Advocates say Supreme Court census decision is only the beginning
The New York Immigration Coalition’s Steve Choi says “the clock is ticking” on citizenship question.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
Personality
personality
New York Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Sen. Liz Krueger and Sen. Michael Gianaris listen as Senate members speak in favor of legislation to change state legal standards on sexual harassment in Albany.
New York State
What Democrats got done in Albany by the end of session
Recreational marijuana may have flickered out, but it was the exception.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
News & Politics
article
Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
New York State
Who needs Andrew Cuomo?
Suddenly, the governor just doesn’t dominate Albany like he used to.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
News & Politics
article
An ornate clock hanging in Albany's State Capitol building.
New York State
Why the state Legislature will never adjourn
State lawmakers can reconvene whenever their legislative leaders demand.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
News & Politics
article
Students protesting during the New York City march for action on climate change in March.
Energy & Environment
NY lawmakers near deal on climate change
Six ways the Climate and Community Protection Act has changed during negotiations.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
Policy
policy
Cuomo and Skoufis
Interviews & Profiles
Will James Skoufis investigate Andrew Cuomo?
The Senate investigations chairman wants to play hardball against the governor.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
Personality
personality
Old NYC apartment building
Housing
Lawmakers strike sweeping deal on rent regulations
Attention now turns to Cuomo days before state rent laws expire.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
Policy
policy
Zach Williams
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