New York City
Policy
Five big federal issues that directly affect New York
Five big federal issues that directly affect New York.
New York City
Politics
Trump’s inheritance, Kavanaugh's appointment and WFP for Cuomo
Donald Trump’s inheritance, Brett Kavanugh's appointment, Barack Obama’s endorsements and the Working Families Party for Andrew Cuomo in This Week's Headlines.
Donald Trump
Policy
Why a Kavanaugh confirmation could limit the NY AG’s power
Depending on if, and how soon Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh were to be confirmed, he may be one of the nine justices deciding Gamble v. United States, a case that could bar New York from prosecuting crimes that already have been tried at the federal level.
New York City
Policy
Congressional Democrats seek $70 billion for public housing
Lawmakers make long shot bid to secure federal assistance for NYCHA.
New York City
Policy
Will Cy Vance redeem his reputation among liberals?
Manhattan DA Cy Vance is making some reforms, but not all advocates are mollified.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
How much money will the Gateway project get from Washington?
Local work on the trans-Hudson tunnel project is advancing as Congress fights for funding.
New York State
Policy
Cuomo calls on Congress to protect SALT deductions
Since the IRS has blocked Cuomo’s workaround measures, it’s on Congress to preserve SALT deductibility.
Donald Trump
Policy
Why Donald and Fred Trump got away with it
There is little preventing landlords from operating similar schemes to Trump’s to jack up rents on regulated apartments.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
Both houses of Congress have advanced opioid legislation
Lawmakers reconciled legislation addressing the opioid crisis.
MTA
Opinion
De Blasio should focus on getting buses moving
New York City can redesign and regulate streets to help solve the bus crisis.
New York City
Politics
Maloney seeks permanent compensation for 9/11 victims
The funds for 9/11 victim compensation may run out before 2020.
Politics
James calls on GOP rival to release tax returns in attorney general race
New York City Public Advocate Letitia James, the Democratic nominee for state attorney general, called on Republican rival Keith Wofford to make public his tax returns.
New York State
Politics