Transportation
Opinion
High-speed rail between Buffalo and NYC isn’t cost-effective
Instead, Gov. Andrew Cuomo should invest in local transit improvements all over the state.
New York City
Policy
Is New York cyber-battle ready?
An escalation with Iran has left the country on alert for cyberattacks – and New York is no exception.
New York City
Politics
New York prepares for potential Iran blowback
With threats being hurled between Iran and the U.S., the Empire State is taking extra precautions to thwart terrorism.
New York City
Politics
Thousands march in solidarity against anti-Semitism
At the rally, Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Sen. Chuck Schumer both announced intentions to provide more funding to protect religious institutions.
Technology
Policy
Ride-hail cruising cap could be revived by City Council
New York City Council considering legislation to discourage drivers from cruising without passengers.
New York City
Politics
Fictional New York City ‘councilor’ endorses Jimmy Van Bramer
Actor Kal Penn has come out in support of Van Bramer's quest to be Queens borough president.
New York State
Politics
What should be done about New York’s $6.1 billion budget gap?
Three experts talk about the next steps the state should take.
Politics
Barclay the early front-runner to be next Assembly minority leader
The resignation of longtime Minority Leader Brian Kolb means change is inevitable for the GOP Assembly conference – and Republicans appear to be deciding that upstate Assemblyman William Barclay is the right lawmaker to lead them into a new era.
New York City
Personality
Can the police curtail anti-Semitic attacks?
New York Assembly candidate Boris Santos doesn’t think it’s the best anti-hate tactic.
Criminal Justice
Politics
Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb steps down
His resignation came three days after a Dec. 31 arrest for alleged drunk driving.
New York State
Politics
An anti-Semitic attack in Rockland County and bail reform goes into effect
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York State
Politics
New York Democrats’ fractured views on the Iran drone strike
While Republicans stand united on the U.S.’s killing of Qassim Suleimani and Democrats oppose rush to war, their messaging varies.
New York State
Policy
Why Cuomo shot down a bill to study municipal broadband
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the bill was “well-intentioned” but that it would be too expensive to complete.
New York City
Opinion
Time for a second Cuomo commission on homelessness
New York City needs a comprehensive review of its approach to housing the homeless.
New York State
Policy
What Brian Kolb’s arrest means for bail reform
Getting arrested on New Year’s Eve for allegedly drinking and driving is bad enough, but Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb drove his state-issued GMC Acadia into a ditch at an especially inopportune time for Republicans as they vociferously oppose bail reform.
New York State
Policy