Energy & Environment
Politics
Flash flooding highlights immediate dangers of climate change – again
Elected officials and activists say state and local governments need to do more now.
Energy & Environment
Policy
How New York can prepare for flooding
A summer of extreme weather continued this week, as Hurricane Ida blew through the state, leading to at least 9 deaths in New York City.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
The Texas abortion ban and the battle for reproductive rights
Pascale Bernard, vice president of public affairs and organizing at the Planned Parenthood of Greater New York Action Fund, explains what the new law means for women.
Education
Policy
NYC schools and health officials push in-person learning, despite calls for remote option
Here are the key points for why kids are still returning to class, despite concerns members of the New York City Council had during an education committee hearing Wednesday.
New York State
Policy
Hochul’s pot picks get the thumbs up
Former Assembly Member Tremaine Wright and cannabis advocate Christoper Alexander will oversee the new state program
Housing
Policy
State lawmakers reach a deal to extend the eviction moratorium
Landlords and tenants both have reasons to like the proposed changes to a state housing relief program.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Leader to Leader: Jordyn Lexton
The founder and CEO of Drive Change talks to NYN Media about their decision to step down.
New York State
Politics
The race to replace Brian Benjamin is on
A long list of candidates are interested in representing Harlem in the state Senate.
Transportation
Policy
The MTA isn’t budging on ending shared Access-A-Ride trips
Users want solo rides to resume because of the pandemic, but the MTA claims a driver shortage makes that impossible.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Introducing NYN Media’s new editor
City & State staff reporter Amanda Luz Henning Santiago takes the helm.
Education
Policy
NYC is moving almost 5000 school safety agents out of the NYPD. Will that help calm fears about policing in schools?
The city is working on completing the transition by June 2022, leaving the school safety agents under the oversight of the Department of Education.
Education
Policy
NYC schools gear up to handle students’ mental health needs
The city has hired more than 500 social workers and trained parents and staffers to support students after more than a year of remote learning.
Health Care
Policy
Calls for NY Hero Act’s implementation lack follow up
There has been no action on requests to Gov. Kathy Hochul to enact the law which aims to lessen the risks of coronavirus infection to frontline, essential workers.
Albany Agenda
Politics
Lawmakers could return to Albany this week. Here’s what they want to get done.
We know what you’re thinking: Impeachment’s not the No. 1 priority.
Power Lists
Power Lists
New York State Top 50 Lobbyists 2021
The government relations firms that earned the most lobbying in the state in 2020.
Education
Policy
How students will rely on the vaccinated to stay safe
Most kids aren’t eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination, which leaves their protection up to those around them.
New York State
Politics
A new governor in town and school plans coming into focus
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Opinion
Opinion
