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.
Healthcare
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
How extreme heat is driving a call for policy changes in New York
It’s time to revise the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program to provide a greater safety net for residents, especially low-income people of color, with little or no access to air conditioning.
Ethics
Policy
A new ethical zeitgeist hits Albany
Even JCOPE is doing something about holding public officials accountable.
New York State
Politics
LG pick is the latest sign Hochul 2022 is up and running
An unexpected incumbent from Western New York is moving fast to position herself downstate.
New York State
Politics