New York State
Policy
Takeaways from the first Public Campaign Financing Commission hearing
The Public Campaign Financing Commission held its first two hearings on Tuesday, one for experts to testify and one for public testimony. At the first of two hearings on Tuesday, 17 experts testified before the commission, with 20 minutes each to make their cases. The second saw hundreds of New Yorkers – including elected officials – show up to testify for up to three minutes. Here’s what hearings suggested about the commission’s direction.
New York City
Policy
How 9/11 survivors can get help
It’s not too late to apply for compensation for health care costs.
New York City
Opinion
I’m a 9/11 survivor. I still don’t know how these programs can help me.
First responders aren’t the only ones still reeling from the deadly attacks.
New York City
Opinion
The enduring legacy of James Zadroga
The struggle to get government to acknowledge the health effects of 9/11.
New York City
Politics
The wound that won’t heal
Why thousands of New Yorkers might be 9/11 victims – and not even know it.
New York State
Politics
Celebrating the Labor Power 100
A look at City & State’s gala recognizing 100 of the most influential leaders in labor.
New York State
Policy
Facebook is James’ latest tech target
She is leading the investigation into Facebook and participating in the Google probe.
New York State
Politics
Poll: Should New York have public financing of campaigns?
And should the state eliminate fusion voting?
New York State
Politics
The people who could overhaul New York’s elections
Commissioners on the Public Campaign Finance Committee come from varied backgrounds and political patrons.
New York State
Personality
Laura Curran on trying to earn Nassau County’s trust
It takes a lot to sway skeptical suburbanites – especially after Mangano’s fall from grace.
New York State
Policy
Will the Constitution Pipeline get built?
The fight over the controversial pipeline is heading for federal court.
New York State
Policy
Is de Blasio’s “robot tax” a good idea?
Andrew Yang isn’t the only New Yorker bringing automation to the presidential campaign trail.
New York State
Politics
Running for Congress is getting a lot riskier for state lawmakers
If they lose, they’ll be out of a job, thanks to the new primary date.
New York City
Politics
Why the four jails to replace Rikers Island are likely to get done
There are critics on all sides. But even the group planning to sue isn’t optimistic.
New York State
Politics