New York State

Politics

Five things to know about Kimberly Hill

The new Chief Disability Officer will aim to tackle issues of employment and equitable opportunities for New Yorkers with disabilities.

New York State

Politics

Kathleen Rice’s retirement opens up another Long Island congressional seat

Potential Democratic candidates are already emerging, but there could be a competitive general election in the 4th District.

Health Care

Policy

Why isn’t New York enforcing its nurse staffing law?

The state health department has delayed putting staff ratios in place, even as nurses continue to be overwhelmed by patient loads.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Voters head to the polls to fill two empty Assembly seats

A vacant seat in Brooklyn promises to be the latest in a series of proxy wars that have characterized the borough.

Criminal Justice

Policy

Port Authority police will search passengers’ luggage in gun crackdown

Mayor Eric Adams has repeatedly called for gun “spot checks” at entry points into the city – but experts question whether they’re an efficient use of police resources.

Ask the Experts

Policy

How can New Yorkers return to the office safely?

Workplace health experts weighed in on the best practices companies should be taking to protect in-person employees.

Politics

Politics

Why New York Attorney General Letitia James is getting so many endorsements in an uncontested primary

Organized labor is backing her for reelection as rumors continue about a possible primary challenge from ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

New York State

Politics

New York Assembly is (finally) moving to require more accountability for public officials who sexually harass employees

Progress has been elusive despite renewed calls for action following misconduct allegations that emerged against former Gov. Andrew Cuomo one year ago.

Power Lists

The 2022 Real Estate Power 100

The forces shaping the next phase of development in New York.

Personality

Personality

New York’s new power couples

Celebrating Valentine’s Day for the first time in new elected offices.

New York City

Policy

What is Midtown’s post-pandemic recovery playbook?

It probably won’t look quite like lower Manhattan’s post-9/11 plan to create a well-rounded neighborhood.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

The evolution of Carl Heastie

The Assembly speaker’s collaborative approach has prevented any progressive challengers from emerging.

New York City

Policy

Statewide school mask mandate and NYC vaccination deadline prompt protests, confusion

Thousands of city workers were set to lose their jobs on Friday for refusing to be vaccinated. Meanwhile, lawmakers questioned why the mask mandate was lifted statewide, but remains in place in schools.