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

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.