Housing
Policy
Bill package aims to improve delivery of services to New Yorkers displaced from homes after natural disasters, fires and other emergencies
The Back Home Act would increase accountability, address operational inefficiencies and provide greater transparency and resources.
Albany Agenda
Politics
NAACP Legal Defense Fund backs ‘good cause’ eviction bill
The civil rights organization joined with dozens of Democratic elected officials to oppose attempts to weaken the tenant protection legislation.
News & Politics
Politics
5 things to know about Alex Spiro, Adams’ new attorney
The city retained Spiro to defend Mayor Eric Adams in a sexual assault case.
New York City
Politics
Adams, Hochul kick off National Action Network convention with praise for the Rev. Al Sharpton
The mayor burnished his activist credentials while the governor talked about budget priorities for Black families.
Immigration
Updated
Policy
Following the asylum-seeker odyssey: a timeline
Tracking the arrival of migrants bused to New York City from the southern border, from April 2022 to now.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
‘Everybody’s watching:’ Brian Kavanagh talks housing and the NY budget
The Senate Housing Committee chair said he “certainly doesn’t need pressure” to find a compromise on housing.
News & Politics
Politics
NY GOP thanks Texas governor for making immigration a local issue
At the state party’s annual gala last week, New York Republicans demonized asylum-seekers while celebrating the man who has shipped them to New York City.
New York State
Policy
Going down the mayoral control study rabbit hole
The state Education Department’s big report recommends a commission to evaluate mayoral control of New York City schools.
Housing
Opinion
Opinion: Domestic violence survivors like me need housing support
To ensure survivors can obtain safe housing, Albany must include funding for the Housing Access Voucher Program and New York State Supportive Housing Program in the state budget.
Economic Development
Policy
Everything you need to know about the latest proposal in ‘City of Yes’
Mayor Eric Adams’ proposed overhaul of dated zoning regulations would bolster New York’s economic recovery and grow local business.
Albany Agenda
Policy
Housing activists balk at watered down ‘good cause’ eviction proposal
Gov. Kathy Hochul could agree to a deal that differs significantly from the original bill.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: New York’s inequality is a policy choice. Our budget can fix this.
Gov. Kathy Hochul should be investing in our communities instead of proposing education and health care cuts.
Budget
Opinion
Opinion: Answering the call to save local news in New York
Since 2004, New York has lost nearly half of its local newspapers. The bipartisan Local Journalism Sustainability Act will ensure New Yorkers have access to the independent local news they deserve.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s Note: Earthquake and total eclipse are sign of impending state budget – we hope
If not, New York may really be heading into an apocalypse.
Albany Agenda
Politics
With the passage of April 11 extender, solar eclipse triumphs over state budget
It was a race to see which happened first, and New York lost.
Publisher's Section
Power Lists
2024 Who’s Who in Government Relations
Notable New Yorkers advocating for change in city, state and federal government.
New York City
Personality
Photo essay: E-bike fires leave scars on buildings across New York City
There has been mixed progress at sites of prominent fires, even months or a year later.
New York City
Personality
Meera Joshi on her 'people' approach to infrastructure
The New York City deputy mayor for operations discusses her personal approach to the job and her appointment to the MTA board.
New York City
Policy
Why e-bike batteries are becoming the most dangerous object in New York
A boom in riders and a flood of uncertified batteries has sparked deadly fires in apartments and buildings across the city.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Progressive NYC elected officials to Albany: No rent law rollbacks
City Comptroller Brad Lander, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams and 19 City Council members said they “oppose any measures to weaken New York’s rent stabilization system.”
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