Opinion

Opinion

Don’t lower the lobbying disclosure threshold

Amy Bettys, a co-chair of WHARR, argues that Governor Andrew Cuomo's proposed Good Government and Ethics Reform law could seriously hurt grassroots organizations.

New York City

Politics

New York lawmakers who have been kicked off their committees

Rubén Díaz Sr.'s newly created For-Hire Vehicles Committee will be dissolved following his anti-gay comments — but he's not the only politician to be kicked off of their committee.

New York State

Personality

Robert Mujica, the money man in Albany, on congestion pricing in the state budget

State Budget Director Robert Mujica says the MTA will factor into Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s upcoming budget updates.

Education

Policy

A closer look at NYC's school diversity report

New York City School Diversity Advisory Group released a series of proposals to tackle desegregating NYC schools.

New York City

Politics

Will Albany Dems be their own worst enemy?

Experts assess the issues that could divide the state Senate Democrats – and the long-term effects.

Campaigns & Elections

Opinion

To combat dark money, New York needs fair elections

State senator Julia Salazar makes the case for comprehensive campaign finance reform, with a public financing system, to keep big money out of politics.

New York State

Personality

New York’s vegetarian and vegan politicians

New York politicians explain why they decided to go meatless and their favorite vegan and vegetarian meals.

New York State

Policy

Will Albany pass any legislation to regulate Airbnb?

Assemblyman Joseph Lentol is taking another shot with his Airbnb-backed bill.

Education

Policy

Rising graduation rates linked to alternative assessments

New York state education officials are wondering how successful students are after they graduate taking alternative assessments to get their diplomas.

Bill de Blasio

Policy

City Council, advocates discuss IDNYC tech liabilities

IDNYC raises concerns over increased surveillance of undocumented New Yorkers.

New York City

Policy

Think before you click: A fee for every online delivery

Assemblyman Robert Carroll of Brooklyn proposes raising subway revenue with online retail charge and ride-hail app license fee.

Power Lists

The Tech Power 50

Always a hub for innovation, recent events in New York have created a new era of influencers.