Interviews & Profiles
Personality
‘Now I’m part of the statistic’ Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas talks pedestrian safety
The Queens progressive was hit by a car on Jan. 4, and she said she’s more determined now to pursue street safety legislation.
Albany Agenda
Politics
Kathy Hochul’s suburbs-approved State of the State speech
Crime is bad! Housing is optional. The governor shied away from bold proposals that characterized her agenda last year as Democrats fight to win back the House.
Albany Agenda
Policy
Hochul ignores migrants in 2024 State of the State speech
Hochul said she would address the migrant issue during a budget speech next week but otherwise did not mention it.
Albany Agenda
Policy
Hochul’s State of the State: What’s in it for New York City?
The governor’s annual address on Tuesday included 204 proposals for the future of New York. Here’s what’s in it for New York City.
Albany Agenda
Policy
Takeaways from Hochul’s 2024 State of the State agenda
As the state faces major immigration and housing challenges, the governor launched an agenda aimed at ruffling the fewest feathers possible in a major election year.
Policy
Opinion
Editor’s note: A safety concern on the Manhattan side of the Brooklyn Bridge is allowed to continue
Vendors were kicked off the bridge because they blocked pedestrians, however, anyone exiting on Centre Street has to dodge bicyclists on a shared path called the “porkchop.”
Policy
Policy
Two state regulators miss key New York climate law deadline
How will the state cut greenhouse gas emissions by 85%? Consult the “pre-proposal outline.”
News & Politics
Politics
Rep. Pat Ryan faces repeated pro-ceasefire protests
Ryan faces a tough reelection fight in November, but his stance on Israel is alienating a small but vocal group of progressive supporters. The tension came to a head last week when protesters tried to enter his district office.
Policy
Policy
New York Senate Dems roll out voting reform package
“If it’s early January and it’s Monday, the Senate is doing democracy.”
Heard Around Town
Policy
As migrant families receive 60 day eviction notices, advocates rally to ditch the policy
Thousands of families will be asked to start reapplying for shelter starting Tuesday.
2024 New York congressional battleground
Politics
Can Tom Suozzi win in an increasingly conservative Long Island?
The special election for the 3rd Congressional District will test whether Suozzi’s name recognition can overcome the political trends pushing Long Island to the right.
New York State
Politics
What goes into the election ratings that help guide New York’s political parties and consultants?
Political spending and fundraising can hinge on labels like “toss-up” or “lean Democratic.”
New York State
Politics
Will Democrats hamstring Rep. Jamaal Bowman’s reelection chances through redistricting?
Westchester County will be a pivot point that determines how several other districts turn out.
Immigration
Politics
Can NYC make bus companies pay $700 million for transporting migrants?
New York City is targeting bus companies transporting migrants from Texas with a novel legal argument, but the path to legal victory is unclear.
Donald Trump
Politics
This Jan. 6, NY Democrats are vocal about removing Trump from the ballot, but decision remains with the BOE
New York City Council members and state lawmakers have written letters to the state Board of Elections urging them to exclude the former president.
Heard Around Town
Policy
Kathy Hochul wants floating pools in New York
“Let’s get creative,” the governor said of the pools that filter river water.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Bronx district leader Yves Filius could be tapped to replace Latoya Joyner in Assembly
Filius has close ties to Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson and the Bronx Democratic Party.
Policy
Policy
