New York State
Politics
How progressive has the state legislative session been?
City & State checked in with longtime Albany observers and insiders to offer their thoughts on how newly ascendant progressives have fared so far.
New York State
Politics
As progressives pivot to the Assembly, a Benedetto challenger emerges
Jonathan Soto, the first No IDC NY-backed candidate for 2020, will focus on the incumbent’s Trump ties.
Policy
Everyone supports climate change legislation, so why can’t it pass?
Even though Governor Andrew Cuomo says he wants to pass a bill to mitigate climate change, and even though both chambers of the Legislature appear to have majority support for the Climate and Community Protection Act, the bill may not pass in this session.
New York City
Policy
Accident puts helicopter safety under microscope
New York lawmakers are calling for a ban on all non-essential helicopters over Manhattan in the wake of this week’s accident.
New York City
Policy
Lawmakers strike sweeping deal on rent regulations
New York state lawmaker announced a sweeping deal on rent regulations that strengthen tenant protections in New York City and neighboring areas, make the laws permanent and expand them upstate.
New York State
Politics
Poll: What last-minute state legislation will advance?
With only one week left until the scheduled end of the session in Albany, we're wondering what last-minute state legislation will advance.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
What you need to know about 2019’s elections
The most important New York election races in 2019.
New York City
Policy
What’s pushing prevailing wage into the 'Big Ugly'
Three ways lawmakers are trying to bridge their differences on a proposed expansion of the prevailing wage.
New York City
Policy
New York’s burgeoning array of tech training programs
New York City’s range of technology education offerings has expanded to keep pace with the city’s growing tech sector.
New York City
Opinion
A spotlight on Staten Island
Staten Island is having a moment – culturally, economically and politically.
Education
Personality
The new CUNY chancellor’s first month on the job
Félix Matos Rodríguez talks about his goals and making history as CUNY’s first Latino chancellor.
New York City
Personality
Max Rose versus the world
With Donald Trump back on the ballot, Max Rose will have to win over conservatives to keep his House seat.
Immigration
Policy
How driver’s licenses for undocumented immigrants would work
The Assembly is expected to vote this week on one of the most controversial legislative issues of the year – a proposal to allow undocumented immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses.
Power Lists
The 2019 Staten Island Power 100
Recognizing the 100 most powerful people on Staten Island.
New York City
Politics
Wrangling over rent laws, marijuana in doubt and de Blasio’s endorsements
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York City
Policy
