Politics

Hochul calls for stricter gun laws, social media monitoring in wake of deadly Buffalo mass shooting

The apparently racially-motivated attack left at least 10 dead after the shooter posted a manifesto detailing his plan to target Black New Yorkers

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Passenger Surcharge Provides Workers' Comp to Drivers: The Black Car Fund

See the training, resources and insurance provided to keep independent-contracted drivers safe.

Criminal Justice

Policy

Debating the impacts of bail reform

State Sen. Michael Gianaris, Assembly Member Latrice Walker and former Queens prosecutor James Quinn discussed law changes at John Jay College of Criminal Justice Friday.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Former NYC jails boss advocates for federal takeover of Rikers Island

Vincent Schiraldi: “If my son or daughter were incarcerated or worked at Rikers Island, I'd want a receivership.”

News & Politics

Politics

Eric Adams for president?

New York City mayors have a long history of running for – and failing to win – the White House.

Housing

Policy

City Council to push for more affordable housing investment in budget negotiations

Council members and advocates said an extra $5 billion over 10 years won’t be enough to address a housing affordability crisis.

New York State

Policy

What could still get passed in the New York legislative session?

Protections for tenants, survivors of sexual assault and formerly incarcerated people are all being considered. Eric Adams’ control of New York City schools also hangs in the balance.

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Opinion: Smaller class sizes are the best way to help students recover from the pandemic

The New York City Council will again have the opportunity to pass legislation that can make reduced class sizes a reality.

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Robin Hood annual benefit raises $126 million

The money raised includes a $50 million commitment from New York City toward a $100 million joint child care initiative

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: Is it 1994 again?

History usually repeats itself and recent polling in New York state points to a worsening political climate for Democrats, including Gov. Kathy Hochul.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

So when are this summer’s primary elections in New York?

Candidates got much needed clarity Wednesday on how and when they’ll appear on the ballot.

New York State

Policy

Voting rights legislation advances in New York

Lawmakers want to expand language access and create a statewide election database among other reforms.

New York State

Politics

Judge upholds Assembly lines in redistricting challenge, June primary to proceed

Steuben County Judge Patrick McAllister ruled on Wednesday that there was not enough time to redraw the Assembly lines ahead of the scheduled primary election date.

Labor

Policy

New York construction industry ‘flaggers’ allege rampant wage theft

Black and Latino nonunion flaggers on public construction projects report being paid just a third of wages they’re legally entitled to.