Hochul refuses to discuss proposed bail changes in public

• By Zach Williams
• March 22, 2022

In a letter to state leaders, unions back immigrant health care expansion

Several politically powerful unions announced support of “Coverage for All” legislation to insure low-income New Yorkers without visas, green cards or citizenship.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• March 22, 2022

Opinion: Lessons learned from COVID-19 show there are better ways to help homeless New Yorkers

• By Clem Richardson
• March 22, 2022

Kathy Hochul handled downstate hecklers with aplomb

The governor didn’t flinch after getting an earful of boos during last week’s Rangers game.

• By Ralph R. Ortega
• March 22, 2022

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.

• By Jeff Coltin
• March 22, 2022

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.

• By Sara Dorn
• March 21, 2022

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.

• By Zach Williams
• March 21, 2022

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.

• By Zach Williams
• March 21, 2022

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.

• By Jeff Coltin
• March 21, 2022

The 2022 Above & Beyond

Recognizing 50 remarkable women who are improving New York.

• By City & State
• March 21, 2022

Hochul wants to force more people with mental illness to get treatment

• By Zach Williams
• March 21, 2022

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.

• By Clem Richardson
• March 21, 2022

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.

• By Bob Hennelly
• March 21, 2022

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.

• By Skye Ostreicher
• March 21, 2022

Budget talks and bail reform

Rounding up the week’s political news.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• March 19, 2022

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

• By Angelique Molina-Mangaroo and Ralph R. Ortega
• March 18, 2022

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.

• By Shantel Destra
• March 18, 2022

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.

• By Annie McDonough
• March 18, 2022

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.

• By Candace Pedraza
• March 18, 2022

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.

• By Jeff Coltin
• March 18, 2022