New York City
Politics
What’s Eric Adams’ plan for Albany in 2023?
Last year’s state legislative session was a mixed bag for the New York City mayor. Jan. 1 gives an opportunity for a better session.
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Opinion: Hospitals that get tax breaks without fully reinvesting in communities hurt all New Yorkers
New legislation would create an office of health care accountability to reverse this trend and provide more affordable, accessible and transparent services.
Politics
Politics
New York political predictions for 2023
Will any incumbents lose? What’ll be the biggest issue in Albany? We asked the experts.
News & Politics
Personality
George Santos admits to lying about his resume in a series of interviews
There are still a handful of unanswered questions about the GOP Congress Member-Elect.
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EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: George Santos' on-camera explanation of swirling controversies
"This will not deter me from being an effective member of the United States Congress"
New York State
Politics
‘It’s on life support.’ Hochul’s chief judge pick faces existential opposition
A growing number of Democrats have expressed publicly that they will vote against Hector LaSalle, possibly pressuring the governor to appeal to Republicans.
Heard Around Town
Politics
NY Republicans really don’t want a raise – and they love landowners
During a special session on lawmaker pay, the GOP was loud and proud.
New York State
Policy
Hochul nominates LaSalle to be chief judge, angering NY Senate progressives
Several state senators have come out publicly opposing the judge saying he is too conservative.
New York State
Policy
As NY lawmakers boost their pay by $32K, how many of their staffers make $32K total?
State Senate staffers working to unionize are calling attention to their low pay while their bosses boost their salaries.
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Politics
To Brooklyn and back again – Mondaire Jones is moving to the 17th Congressional District
The outgoing Congress member may be setting himself for a political comeback.
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New York urgently needs medication abortion on its college campuses
Passing legislation to require pill distribution in public universities can relieve the pressure on clinical abortion providers and remove barriers to access for students.
New York State
Opinion
Opinion: New York’s legislature deserves a raise
State legislators should be unapologetic about getting a bump in pay but with an appreciation that they need to engage their constituents regarding the intensity of the job and the limits most have on outside income.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Passing the Grieving Families Act will drive up insurance rates for all
The legislation awaiting Gov. Kath Hochul’s signature would be a reckless departure from the current law.
News & Politics
Politics
With asylum-seekers in the spotlight, mayor and council battle over city finances
New York City Council members responded with outrage over the mayor’s requests to fork over discretionary funding.
News & Politics
Politics
Assembly committee hears evidence of Lester Chang’s residency
The newly elected Assembly member could be blocked from being seated over questions about his Brooklyn residency.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Proposed parks legislation points to path forward on capital process reform
The measures would unlock much-needed community open space across the city and save the Parks Department millions of dollars.
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MWBE lender takes community-based approach
Lendistry, the sole administrator of the New York State COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program, focuses on closing the wealth gap created by barriers and lack of access to small business financing.
Heard Around Town
Policy
City Council finally gets its sexual harassment audit
Years in the making, the audit was meant to address concerns about a hostile work environment after two members received allegations of sexual misconduct.
Opinion
Opinion
