Albany Agenda
Personality
Could there be a Winter Olympics bid in New York’s future?
While in Italy, Assembly Member Robert Carroll talked about scouting the event for a potential plan.
2026 New York state elections
Politics
Diana Ayala files to run against Eddie Gibbs for his Assembly seat
The former New York City Council member is challenging the beleaguered Assembly member.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: Don’t count out Adrienne Adams
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s running mate came late to politics – and she’s proven she has no interest in leaving.
New York State
Policy
SUNY, CUNY seek more state aid beyond proposed increases
The city and state’s public universities want a combined $3B this year for capital projects.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Stavisky fumes about equal opportunity program funding cuts
The chair of the state Higher Education Committee said Gov. Kathy Hochul needs to restore funding for college programs for disadvantaged students.
Energy & Environment
Policy
Blue highways could change how goods are transported throughout NYC
Already central to the city’s food access infrastructure, Hunts Point could play a key role.
News & Politics
Personality
Brooklyn Young Dems president wants to counter Turning Point USA
Carlos Calzadilla-Palacio wants to “take back the American dream from the corporate elite,” and his organization, Disrupt, is decidedly unaffiliated with the Democratic Party.
Policy
Policy
Mamdani to Hochul: Raise taxes or else…
… New York City will raise its own property taxes while also raiding budget reserves.
News & Politics
Politics
Labor considers ditching Ramos, sources say
After 1199SEIU endorsed state Senate Labor Committee chair Jessica Ramos’ primary challenger, other major unions are quietly weighing whether to follow suit.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
How a clothing partnership supports threatened refugees
New Neighbors Partnership’s long-term community-based model continues to build trust among vulnerable newcomers.
NYN Media
NYN Media
ABNY to award $250,000 in World Cup community grants
The Association for a Better New York’s “World Cup for All” initiative will benefit fan engagement and youth programs
Budget
Policy
More money, still problems for Mamdani’s first budget
The New York City mayor announced new state aid ahead of releasing his preliminary budget, but he’s facing a delicate dance with partners in government.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Brad Lander is ‘holds barred’ against Dan Goldman amid redistricting fight
The former NYC Comptroller stopped by a redistricting panel over Caucus Weekend as the fate of his congressional bid could hang another mid-decade reapportionment.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Legislature considering funding reforms for Raise the Age, not rollbacks
Tweaks could come to the 2017 law increasing meant to keep teens from getting criminally charged as adults.
News & Politics
Politics
Former Assembly member plans to primary Rep. Laura Gillen over ICE funding vote
Taylor Darling says she’s running against the Long Island congressional representative, who’s one of the most vulnerable Democrats in the country.
Policy
Policy
Back in Albany, Mamdani says ‘tax the rich’
The mayor came to Caucus Weekend, but he’s expected to skip a Tax the Rich rally later this month out of deference to the governor.
Policy
Policy
NYPD’s Tisch seeks changes to protest perimeter bills
New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin said she’s working with the NYPD to amend the bill.
News & Politics
Politics
John Kagia could be tapped to lead Office of Cannabis Management
Gov. Kathy Hochul may promote Kagia, the office’s policy director, to take over the state agency.
Immigration
Policy