Budget

Politics

Gov. Kathy Hochul proposes $216.3 billion state budget

The unexpected incumbent is offering fiscal details on the policy plans included in her State of the State address.

Budget

Policy

The New York executive budget by the numbers

Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed the largest state spending plan in history in her first budget proposal.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Who are the Democrats running for New York governor in 2022?

Some political notables have better chances than others at beating incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul next year.

Power Lists

Power Lists

The 2022 Political PR Power 50

The communications pros winning elections and burnishing reputations across New York.

Politics

Bill de Blasio faces political reality by not running for governor of New York

The former New York City mayor says he is devoting post-mayoral life to fighting inequality in New York state.

Policy

Policy

Hundreds of New York towns opt out of pot

Many communities not allowing marijuana sales are taking a wait-and-see approach.

Energy & Environment

Policy

Smokestacks loom over New York’s clean energy plan

New York will have to shut down dozens of fossil fuel power plants to meet its climate goals. Observers worry it’s not on track.

Ask the Experts

Policy

Eric Adams wants to cut spending. Here’s how he might do it.

Experts weigh in on the new mayor’s aim to cut the city government’s spending by 3%.

Transportation

Policy

FAQ on the MTA’s $6 billion federal grant

The payout is being called the “largest federal grant in transit history.”

Education

Policy

Eric Adams clarifies stance on remote learning

The mayor said the city will keep schools open, a day after suggesting he was warming to a remote learning option.

Housing

Policy

New tenant protections remain elusive as evictions return

The state failed to approved the Good Cause Eviction bill before the eviction moratorium ends tomorrow.

Opinion

Opinion

NYC’s new leaders must turn crisis into opportunity

A new year with a new administration means that the city has the chance to reinvent itself after two years of hardship.

New York State

Politics

Schumer endorsed for reelection by like, every labor union

The U.S. Senate Majority Leader also has a substantial warchest, as a primary from AOC seems increasingly unlikely

Nonprofits

NYN Media

Opinion: New York has a severe nursing crisis

New leadership in Albany and City Hall must prioritize fixing this public health ticking time bomb.

New York State

Politics

Suozzi demands AG investigation into Hochul’s travel habits

The Congress member argues that the governor is flouting her own calls for improved ethics

New York City

Politics

Urgency to improve Rikers conditions grows as inmate hunger strike enters Day 6

Advocates on Thursday demanded Mayor Eric Adams step in to improve conditions at a rally outside the jail complex.