Politics
New plan for asylum-seekers, restraints in schools and a possible Trump indictment
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Policy
Policy
Two Oscar contenders are getting New York state tax credits
That’s way less than in past years – just as Gov. Kathy Hochul is looking to boost the credit to $700 million a year.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Karines Reyes: Jenny Rivera was ‘overlooked’ for chief judge
The newly elected chair of the Assembly Puerto Rican and Hispanic Task Force hopes this year’s Albany Somos conference will place issues impacting Latinos front and center.
Policy
Policy
NY proposed legislation takes aim at ‘vulture funds’ that profit from poor governments’ debt
After trying to pass legislation to establish a fair debt negotiation process since 2021, New York lawmakers say they’ve laid the groundwork to finally get it over the finish line.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
As local laws fall, leaders call for statewide ‘good cause’ eviction legislation
In a letter to state leaders shared exclusively with City & State, dozens of local leaders pushed for the tenant protections.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: NY can provide health care to undocumented immigrants and still save the state $500 million
Both can happen with passage of the Coverage for All bill.
Policy
Policy
NY lawmakers propose ditching daylight saving changes
Several New York lawmakers would like to see clocks spring forward for the last time this weekend.
Policy
Policy
Dozens of free mobile COVID-19 testing sites to close
New York City Health + Hospitals said they are “rightsizing” their mobile Test to Treat units amid low levels of COVID-19 transmission.
Policy
Policy
As local laws fall, leaders call for statewide ‘good cause’ eviction legislation
In a letter to state leaders shared exclusively with City & State, dozens of local leaders pushed for the tenant protections.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Opinion: Medicaid prescription changes threaten patients and safety net providers
The federal 340B drug pricing program that serves low-income and underserved patients is about to be stripped of funding which may reduce STD and COVID-19 treatment services in New York.
Heard Around Town
Politics
The City Hall steps are closing for renovation
Visitors to the center of New York City government will have to enter through a side door for the next year.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Adams replaces school funding with gaffes and prayer
As the mayor’s talking points validate the instincts of a large, and likely growing, supermajority, progressives need to start planning a credible challenge to defeat him in 2025.
Health Care
Policy
NY Senate considers doula support to improve birth outcomes
The professional birth care providers testified about how they can be empowered to help more women in New York.
New York City Council
Policy
Adrienne Adams wants New York City to get creative with its staffing crisis
At her State of the City address, the City Council speaker called for expanding programs to get people from the correctional system into civil service jobs.
Education
Policy
Who should bear the cost of upgrading SUNY and CUNY? Hochul says students are part of the answer
New York’s public colleges need financial assistance, but fears of enrollment declines and burdening middle-class students have made the governor’s plan proposal unpopular with students, staff and some lawmakers.
Health Care
Opinion
Opinion: Medicaid prescription changes threaten patients and safety net providers
The federal 340B drug pricing program that serves low-income and underserved patients is about to be stripped of funding which may reduce STD and COVID-19 treatment services in New York.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
New York Landmarks Conservancy on half a century of preservation advocacy
Conservancy President Peg Breen speaks on the nonprofit’s 50th anniversary and its most recent efforts on the Penn Station Redevelopment plan.
Technology
Policy
Broadband summit brings light to connectivity disparities across New York
Government leaders and industry experts at City & State’s Broadband For All event revealed the details and challenges posed by Gov. Kathy Hochul’s massive broadband expansion plan.
Politics
Politics