Policy
Policy
'There’s never been a better time to be an MWBE’
Procurement players discussed minority and women-owned business enterprise contracting at a City & State conference.
New York City
Policy
NYC budget grows $3 billion in November modification
Watchdogs urged Mamdani to save more, given concerns about a Wall Street downturn
New York State
Policy
As Heastie tempers expectations on changing rape laws after Cornell case, pols introduce other fixes
The Legislature is ripe for early action next session in light of the high-profile case.
New York City
Policy
Julie Menin’s surveillance pricing ban passes the council
The City Council speaker, who sponsored the legislation, pushed back on arguments against it from companies like Uber.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: The NYPD’s force review must go deeper – and the SRG must go
I spent a decade in Internal Affairs investigating excessive force cases. Here’s what needs to change.
News & Politics
Politics
Kirsten Gillibrand’s leadership lessons
After flipping at least seven Senate seats, the DSCC chair wants to stay in Democratic leadership.
New York City
Politics
Ruling: Nikki Lucas doesn’t lead the Brooklyn Dems
In a win for reformers, a lower court judge voided Bichotte Hermelyn’s scheme to ratify new party rules and elect Lucas chair.
New York State
Policy
Lawmakers seek solutions to high concession prices at hearing
The Assembly Consumer Affairs and Protection Committee is zeroing on affordability, one costly stadium snack at a time.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: ‘Governing on easy mode’
The economic conditions of the governor’s next term may not be quite as favorable as her first full term.
Personality
Personality
Fighting for immigrant service members in New York City
A Q&A with city Department of Veterans’ Services Commissioner Yesenia Mata.
Politics
Politics
Mamdani can’t be president – but he still wants to be involved in the 2028 race
The New York City mayor confirmed he’s been meeting with labor leaders to talk about 2028.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Republicans have a credibility problem
To win back New York, we have to tell the truth, including about ourselves, and implement immediate reform.
Albany Agenda
Policy
Here’s where key legislation stands with Gov. Kathy Hochul
How will the governor act on these bills before year’s end?
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: It is time for NY to disclose its high school data
The state’s refusal to release aggregated, depersonalized AP score data is making it harder for families to choose the right high school.
New York State
Politics
Kathy Hochul won in a landslide. What will she do with that mandate?
The governor has been light on specific policy she’ll champion next year, as progressives nipping at her heels feel emboldened in their vision.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: A Lone Star lesson
Democrats’ Texas sweep could have huge implications for 2028 and beyond.
DSA
Politics
