New York State

Politics

Which counties just say “no” to marijuana?

Local New York lawmakers are not quite sure of whether or not they want to allow legalized recreational marijuana use in their counties.

New York City

Policy

MTA solicits ideas for congestion pricing model

The Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority are looking for tech assistance to help them build out a tolling system.

New York State

Policy

Cash bail still in judges’ tool belts after major reforms

Despite Governor Andrew Cuomo and Democratic legislators agreeing that they wanted to eliminate the use of cash bail in New York state, it will remain as an option available to judges in limited circumstances.

New York City

Personality

Meet Gregory Meeks: Queens' new boss

The new Queens County Democratic Party chairman, Rep. Gregory Meeks sits down with City & State to talk about his old school approach to his new position.

New York State

Policy

What we know about New York City’s congestion pricing plan

As a part of the new state budget Governor Andrew Cuomo and the state Legislature agreed to enact congestion pricing to help raise revenue for the MTA and reduce traffic in New York City.

New York State

Policy

New York gets an internet sales tax

A marketplace provider tax made it into New York's $175.5 billion budget.

Power Lists

The Real Estate Power 50

Recognizing the 50 most powerful people in 2019 New York real estate

New York City

Opinion

How small-cell and wireless technology can propel NYC despite HQ2 loss

By providing wireless and broadband connectivity to all New York City communities New York will be better equipped to serve its growing tech community.

Andrew Cuomo

Politics

Cuomo, lawmakers reach $175.5 billion budget deal

Gov. Andrew Cuomo and state lawmakers have reached a $175.5 billion budget deal that includes congestion pricing, a permanent cap on local property tax increases, bail reform and a plan for publicly-financed political campaigns.

Politics

Five issues coming up after the state budget

Here are five issues to watch in the second half of the state legislative session: rent regulations, marijuana, single-payer health care, criminal justice and ethics.

New York State

Politics

The budget crunch and Serrano to retire

Rep. Jose E. Serrano announced that he will not seek re-election in 2020, New York will be adopting a state-wide ban on plastic bags, NYC First Lady Chirlane McCray dismissed her ThriveNYC "haters," and more of this week’s most important political news stories.

New York City

Opinion

Henry Stern’s quest for the stars

Former New York City Parks Commissioner Henry Stern, who passed away on Thursday, was a brilliant, creative and eccentric public servants writes City & State Publisher Tom Allon.

New York City

Opinion

Losing mayoral control of NYC schools would be a step backward

For the past 17 years, since mayoral control of New York City schools was enacted innovation has increased and outcomes have improved. To undo that would make schools less accountable.

New York State

Policy

Erie wants to lead in 5G

Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz, fed up with the lack of high-speed internet access in rural and other underserved parts of his county, wants to borrow $20 million to install 360 miles of proprietary fiber lines in an effort to ensure that Erie is ready for 5G.