Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: The window of opportunity for action on AI is closing

We can’t let Congress prevent state and local governments from protecting as many Americans as possible from risky AI development.

Policy

Policy

Unable to ban Zyn pouches, lawmakers target Zyn rewards instead

Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal compared the Zyn rewards system to loyalty programs for cigarette brands.

LGBTQ+

Opinion

Opinion: The queer community has everything at stake in this election

It’s time for the candidates - and our community - to show up.

Editor's Note

Opinion

Editor’s note: Will Hochul’s ‘Show me the money’ moment pay off?

The governor will be sending the state’s first distribution of “inflation refund” checks to 8.2 million households.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

GOP looks to flip a southern Brooklyn Senate seat

The special election to replace Simcha Felder, a former state senator now serving in the New York City Council, pits two Jewish community leaders against each other.

Personality

Personality

Senate celebrates Star Wars Day two weeks late

Lightsabers and stormtroopers made the state Senate feel more like the Galactic Senate.

News & Politics

Politics

Is Hochul vs. Stefanik in New York’s future?

A new Siena College poll found Gov. Kathy Hochul and Rep. Elise Stefanik would likely win their respective gubernatorial primary races.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: A different kind of political marriage

The 5BORO Institute will join with venerable good government group Citizens Union. Can this combined civic organization help clean up city government while advancing smart public policy?

50 Over 50 Alumni

Policy

City & State 50 over 50 alumni on dedication to public service

State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, WNYC’s Brian Lehrer and New York City Planning Chair Marisa Lago spoke at an event celebrating them and others for their more than half-a-century of making a difference.

Personality

Personality

Marina Marcou-O’Malley wins City & State 2025 budget poll

The co-executive director of the Alliance for Quality Education correctly predicted the budget would be finished on the night of May 8.

New York City

Politics

New pro-Brannan IE has ties to Coney Island casino proposal, former GOP candidate

The southern Brooklyn council member and comptroller candidate represents the site where Thor Equities wants to build the casino.

New York City

Politics

Tenant, real estate groups team up against rent hike for some voucher recipients

Advocacy groups are launching a coalition and letter-writing campaign to oppose the Adams administration’s proposal.