New York State
Policy
State Senate reforms voting reforms
Emphasizing unity, but also willingness to revise, Democrats passed automatic voter registration and adjusted early voting implementation.
MTA
Politics
The MTA’s terrible, horrible, no good, very bad week
The agency faces a lawsuit, faulty subway cars and OMNY issues.
Technology
Policy
Cuomo says gig workers must be “appropriately” classified
During the State of the State Gov. Cuomo vowed to protect the rights of gig workers
New York State
Politics
How Cuomo is answering New York’s $6B question
Cuomo isn't open to the idea of raising taxes to close this year's budget deficit.
Politics
Puerto Rico needs federal aid now, more than ever
As the island faces another natural disaster, New York politicians ask President Donald Trump to release its promised aid.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Takeaways from Cuomo’s 2020 State of the State
The governor called for a tax cut, recreational marijuana, paid sick leave and more.
New York City
Politics
Murder rose by 8% in NYC in 2019
The slight uptick in murders, however, is nothing to be concerned about.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Advocates: Don’t make changes to the state’s new bail law
Criminal justice reformers send letter urging leaders to stand firm.
New York City
Politics
Black and Hispanic residents targeted for jaywalking in NYC
A new report suggests that the New York Police Department is disproportionately ticketing people of color for the minor infraction.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Cuomo’s winning hand at the 2020 State of the State
A budget deficit and political setbacks bring new opportunities for the three-term governor.
New York State
Policy
What should Albany get done right away?
Activists and lawmakers are looking for quick action on these six issues.
Technology
Policy
Cuomo’s State of the State tech proposals, so far
Ahead of his State of the State address, Cuomo has unveiled a slew of proposals with technology impacts
Nonprofits
Policy
Nonprofits brace for possible state cuts to social services
What New York nonprofits should watch this upcoming legislative session.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
Cuomo’s 2020 State of the State proposals
The governor unveiled more than 30 ideas before he even took the state on Jan. 8.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Will Democrats reform their new bail reform law?
Potential changes include adding bail-eligible offense and giving judges more discretion.
Andrew Cuomo
Personality
Cuomo, the hero
The governor sure has a penchant for finding opportune moments to flex his heroic abilities.
Infrastructure
Policy
Cuomo proposes adding 8 new tracks to Penn station
Here’s what you need to know about the proposal.
New York State
Politics
