Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: New York’s climate goals inspire Biden’s clean energy agenda
The President’s administration looked to the 2019 Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act to set its own clean energy agenda.
New York State
Politics
Advocacy groups say Albany Democrats not acting so democratic
Public access to lawmakers has been restricted lately due to COVID-19 and efficiency efforts.
Politics
Politics
Eric Adams is on Signal
Government officials have come under heat for using the app, which can flout record-keeping laws.
New York City
Politics
Will the City Council approve a Harlem development over the wishes of the socialist local member?
Kristin Richardson Jordan’s opposition to One45 pits her against Rev. Al Sharpton – and maybe other council members.
Nonprofits
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Transportation advocacy groups call on state legislature to pass street safety bills
A coalition of 14 organizations is pushing for the Crash Victim Rights and Safety Act.
New York State
Politics
What comes next for redistricting as final vote looms next week
Albany Democrats are getting ready to unveil new legislative and congressional lines that could help them in the 2022 elections.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Will Biden finally intervene in the Rikers crisis?
Calls for the president to visit the jail complex underscore criticism that New York has allowed conditions there to deteriorate.
Health Care
Policy
New York lawmakers look to expand access to health care for undocumented immigrants
“Coverage for All” passed the Assembly Health Committee this week as New York revisits access to care in the pandemic’s third year.
Health Care
Policy
New York’s landmark water testing law hinges on the state Health Department
The law leaves key decisions to an agency with a history of dragging its feet on implementing water quality legislation.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Is more surveillance tech coming for the NYPD?
Mayor Eric Adams’ mentions of facial recognition and gun detection technology drew swift pushback from civil liberties advocates.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Transit equity starts in the Bronx
The planned Interborough Express should be expanded so that it benefits Bronxites too.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Institute for Career Development names Diosdado Gica and Joseph T. McDonald III as Co-Presidents
The announcement comes amidst ICD’s shift to focus on helping youth with disabilities transition from school to career
New York State
Politics
Sheldon Silver’s legacy as one of the most notorious “three men in a room”
Silver’s 2015 corruption trial marked the beginning of a cultural shift in Albany that took down his younger counterpart, Andrew Cuomo.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Recent shootings test Kathy Hochul’s cooperative approach to governing
The governor is leaning on a new task force on out-of-state guns to reduce crime and avoid conflict with fellow Democrats.
Stream
Introducing: Political Personalities with Skye
A new streaming and podcast series from City & State features candid and fun conversations with New York’s leaders.
New York State
Politics
State Senate approves Adrienne Harris for new state financial regulator
Some progressives have said the new commissioner of the Department of Financial Services is too business friendly to properly oversee the state finance and insurance industries.
Health Care
Policy
State mask mandate remains in place — for now
The Hochul administration is appealing a recent ruling striking down the public health rule.
New York State
Politics