Democrats’ generational divide on gestational surrogacy

Melissa DeRosa says some older lawmakers just don’t get the young people.

• By Zach Williams
• March 4, 2020

Poll: New Yorkers want online sports betting

A majority of New Yorkers polled said that adults should be allowed to legally place online sports bets in the state.

• By Jana Cholakovska
• March 4, 2020

Is Cuomo taking advantage of the coronavirus?

A few state legislators have taken issue with a new law that aims to tackle the coronavirus, suggesting that the governor is attempting a power grab. But is he really?

• By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
• March 3, 2020

A new paid sick leave plan for coronavirus

Cuomo expands his proposal in response to the public health threat.

• By Zach Williams
• March 3, 2020

Is Amazon coming to Grand Island?

Amazon is not yet commenting, but Grand Island is all but promised a new Amazon warehouse.

• By Annie McDonough
• March 3, 2020

The fight for better drug deals

Lawmakers agree the cost of prescription meds needs to be lowered – but how?

• By Julia Agos
• March 3, 2020

The fight to regulate pharmacy benefit managers

Democrats say it’s a practical way to get prescription drug costs under control.

• By Zach Williams
• March 3, 2020

NYC nonprofit accused of fraud to lose its homeless shelters

Childrens Community Services, one of the city’s largest social services providers, is having its operations wound down.

• By Kay Dervishi
• March 3, 2020

Are New Yorkers at greater risk of catching coronavirus?

Dense urban environments may make person-to-person transmission more likely.

• By Annie McDonough
• March 3, 2020

New York schools spend big on high-tech security

New technology investments in New York school districts suggest that security is their priority.

• By Annie McDonough
• March 2, 2020

What to know about New York’s first confirmed coronavirus case

The governor says not to panic.

• By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
• March 2, 2020

The council hospitals chair is confident NYC can handle coronavirus

Carlina Rivera weighs in on the virus, Health + Hospitals and Medicare for All.

• By Jeff Coltin
• March 2, 2020

NYC doesn’t cover full cost of delivering meals to seniors, providers say

• By Kay Dervishi
• March 2, 2020

How Michael Bloomberg bought City Hall

Sabotage. Microtargeting. Mind games. Will the billionaire’s playbook translate to the national stage?

• By Gabe Ponce de León
• March 2, 2020

Meet New York City’s new Train Foster Mom

Sarah Feinberg has been tapped as the interim transit chief.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• February 29, 2020

New York preps for coronavirus and hopes for Trusted Traveler Programs renewal

Rounding up the week’s political news

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• February 29, 2020

Jumaane Williams’ crusade to diminish support for Bloomberg

The New York City public advocate keeps slamming the former mayor’s record.

• By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
• February 28, 2020

Tahanie Aboushi wants to transform the Manhattan DA’s office

The Manhattan district attorney candidate spoke to City & State about her experience with the justice system, her progressive platform and the incumbent, Cy Vance.

• By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
• February 28, 2020

Controversial facial-recognition app used by State Police, U.S. attorney

Technology that pulls images from social media platforms used by New York law enforcement agencies

• By Annie McDonough
• February 28, 2020

State contracting woes take the spotlight at meeting

The Not-For-Profit Contracting advisory committee wants organizations to share their struggles with contracting.

• By Kay Dervishi
• February 28, 2020