Policy
Life after HQ2: now what?
HQ2’s strongest opponents are hailing Amazon's decision to pull-out of its New York City deal as a victory of progressive, grassroots organizing — but the politicians who led the fight could pay a price.
New York City
Politics
New York lost HQ2. How long will its strongest political opponents be smiling?
After Amazon announced it would be pulling out of its HQ2 deal, the tech giant's strongest opponents are hailing the about-face as a victory — but the politicians who led the fight could pay a price.
New York City
Politics
How key players are reacting to Amazon’s pull-out from NYC
New York politicians and other key players react to Amazon's decision to pull out of its major HQ2 deal in New York City.
New York State
Personality
Julia Salazar isn’t taking a back seat
Julia Salazar talks about her universal rent control bill, Albany, the Comprehensive Contraceptive Coverage Act, and her hopes for the future.
Technology
Policy
Upstate’s never-ending fight for broadband
A Microsoft report released earlier this week found about 8.7 million people still don’t have access to high-speed internet in New York.
New York State
Politics
Five takeaways from Albany’s sexual harassment hearing
State lawmakers question the federal and state standards in place.
New York State
Personality
5 couples who found each other in New York politics
Meet 10 of New York's lesser-known power couples this Valentine's Day, and learn all about what makes these dynamic duos great.
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.
New York City
Politics