COVID restrictions lifted and new pot policies

Rounding up the week’s political news.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• March 12, 2022

Opinion: Rising gun violence and shocking crimes require sober analysis, not knee-jerk responses

We need to invest in making New Yorkers safe, but failed punitive policies, like reinstating cash bail for low level offenses, are not the answer.

• By Mike Novogratz
• March 11, 2022

Who wants to run for governor as a Republican in 2022?

The race appears up in the air with months to go before the June primary.

• By Zach Williams and Rebecca C. Lewis
• March 11, 2022

Frank Carone has not been canceled (yet)

City Council members have been willing allies, tweeting meetings with Mayor Eric Adams’ chief of staff.

• By Jeff Coltin
• March 11, 2022

New poll has rosy numbers for Cuomo

The former governor was just about tied with Gov. Kathy Hochul when voters were asked who they would choose in 2022.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• March 11, 2022

Anthony Andrews is challenging Assembly Member Vivian Cook – backed by her supporters’ money

WFP-backed Andrews has a massive cash advantage over the 84-year old incumbent.

• By Jeff Coltin
• March 11, 2022

Marijuana trade association for Latino New Yorkers officially formed

Association presidents hope to build generational wealth within growing market

• By Angelique Molina-Mangaroo
• March 11, 2022

From Sanitation worker to New York State Assemblyman

Mike Durso shows us his life before elected office.

• By Skye Ostreicher
• March 11, 2022

This week’s biggest Winners & Losers

Who’s up and who’s down this week?

• By City & State
• March 11, 2022

Opinion: Rising gun violence and shocking crimes require sober analysis, not knee-jerk responses

We need to invest in making New Yorkers safe, but failed punitive policies, like reinstating cash bail for low level offenses, are not the answer.

• By Mike Novogratz
• March 11, 2022

City Council aides could see higher salaries in new budget

The governing body passed its own budget on Thursday with a 24% increase in funding.

• By Annie McDonough and Jeff Coltin
• March 10, 2022

New bill would cut New York’s mobile sports betting tax rate in half

The sponsors of the mobile sports betting legislation have proposed an amendment to gradually lower the tax rate as more operators are added.

• By Sara Dorn
• March 10, 2022

Lawmakers want to suspend gas taxes for drivers by having other taxpayers foot the bill

With surging prices due to inflation and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Gov. Kathy Hochul is resisting calls from legislators in both parties to give motorists a tax break.

• By Zach Williams
• March 10, 2022

Council Member Erik Bottcher takes Skye to a CrossFit class in his district

Their physical activity leads to discussion of mental health.

• By Skye Ostreicher
• March 10, 2022

Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall to re-open in October

• By Angelique Molina-Mangaroo
• March 9, 2022

Advocates blast Eric Adams for using teen suspect’s botched case in bail push

A judge found the NYPD illegally stopped and frisked the teen, causing his gun to go off.

• By Sara Dorn
• March 9, 2022

Ana María Archila doesn’t want to be a symbolic LG

The longtime activist would be the first Hispanic person ever elected to statewide office, and she thinks the position of lieutenant governor can do more.

• By Zach Williams
• March 9, 2022

Council member to colleagues: Don’t bother giving NYCHA your money

Rafael Salamanca Jr., at a hearing Tuesday, warned his fellow council members that they’ll be frustrated, just like him, if they provide the city’s housing authority with funding and expect things done.

• By Jeff Coltin
• March 9, 2022

Seven Candidates in 7 Minutes

The seven candidates competing for Congress in NY-3, in one, seven-minute video.

• By Skye Ostreicher
• March 9, 2022

Robin Hood awards 50 NYC organizations $25,000 grants to support early childhood

50 programs were selected that focused on parents and caregivers of children ages 0-3

• By Angelique Molina-Mangaroo
• March 8, 2022