Editor's Note
Opinion
Kathy Hochul handled downstate hecklers with aplomb
The governor didn’t flinch after getting an earful of boos during last week’s Rangers game.
Personality
Personality
New York is suing New Jersey. What else should we sue for?
It’s time to right some historical wrongs – like who really owns the bagel crown.
Policy
Policy
New York health officials say they aren’t alarmed by BA.2 – but should they be?
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Health Commissioner Mary Bassett said Monday BA.2 cases aren’t rising as fast as they are in Europe and the UK. It’s not entirely clear why.
Policy
Policy
Hochul refuses to discuss proposed bail changes in public
The governor confirmed Monday that a leaked public safety plan was hers, but deflected questions about the details.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Lawmakers bristle at leak of Hochul’s bail policy
The governor’s leaked public safety plan undermines her claims that she doesn’t negotiate policy through the media.
New York City
Politics
Don’t trust the fundraising numbers in the Brooklyn special election
Jelanie DeShong’s campaign mistakenly posted an over-the-limit contribution that bloated his total.
Opinion
Opinion: Lessons learned from COVID-19 show there are better ways to help homeless New Yorkers
The pandemic’s harsh reality pointed out the difference between how the city operates and how it could run.
New York City
Personality
Acting NYC Fire Commissioner makes history
While it’s only an interim job for Laura Kavanagh, she still became the FDNY's first female leader when she took over for Daniel Nigro last month.
Political Personalities with Skye
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Digital NY Summit: How Government Leaders are Implementing Tech
Recap of City & State's Digital New York Summit on March 17 at the Museum of Jewish Heritage.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Home care workers and providers call on Hochul to fund Fair Pay for Home Care Act
The legislation would raise homecare wages to 150% of the minimum wage
Policy
Policy
Here are the sexual harassment bills still being debated in New York
Seven sexual harassment bills were not in a package recently signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul, but would further increase protection for victims.
New York City
Politics
As neighborhood safety teams roll out, council members grill NYPD about community outreach
A wide-ranging City Council hearing scrutinized the new teams, homeless outreach on subways, and the NYPD’s use of surveillance technology.
Politics
New York is beginning to face off with a new omicron subvariant. Here’s what you need to know about BA.2.
Officials still have much to learn about the new coronavirus strain.
New York City
Politics
NYC progressives are reclaiming “defund,” after it was used against them
The word used previously against funding the police is now being used to call out Mayor Eric Adams, saying he’s reducing spending on public safety, health agencies and other institutions.
New York State
Policy
Hochul wants to force more people with mental illness to get treatment
The governor included a major change to Kendra’s Law alongside a proposed rollback of bail reform in her new public safety plan.
Political Personalities with Skye
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