New York State
Politics
Why the state Legislature will never adjourn
The New York state Legislature is often called a “part-time” legislature, but experts say that designation is a product of tradition rather than law.
New York City
Opinion
Housing can’t be totally solved by the federal government
Some of the Democratic presidential candidates believe the housing crisis can be solved through federal action. Here’s what they get right, get wrong and can’t do, according to retired New York City planner and current NYU visiting scholar Eric Kober.
New York State
Opinion
Why gestational surrogacy should be legalized and unionized
The New York state Senate passed a bill to legalize paid gestational surrogacy, but the fate of the bill remains uncertain in the Assembly.
New York State
Policy
What you need to know about the Legislature’s e-bike agreement
The debate over legalizing electric bikes and scooters on New York streets may soon come to a close. With a vote on the amended bill expected to come Wednesday, here are the most important provisions and the bill’s prospects for passing.
New York State
Policy
NY lawmakers near deal on climate change
The state Legislature and Gov. Andrew Cuomo are on the brink of finalizing a deal on landmark climate change legislation that aims to effectively eliminate climate change pollution statewide by 2050. Here’s how the updated bill compares to the original version.
New York State
Opinion
The battle for the Democratic Party, in Albany and Queens
Activists are targeting Assembly Democrats and hoping for a district attorney upset.
New York City
Policy
Saini leaves DoITT amidst controversy
Samir Saini stepped down as head of New York City’s Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications on Friday.
New York City
Politics
What you need to know about each Queens DA candidate
What you need to know about each Queens DA candidate
New York State
Politics
Celebrities who’ve gotten involved in New York politics
Celebrities who’ve gotten involved in New York politics.
New York City
Personality
It's Melinda Katz's race to lose
That simple fact is: Queens Borough President Melinda Katz is the front-runner in the Democratic primary election for Queens district attorney on June 25.
New York State
Politics
Revitalizing rent regs and ending vaccine exemptions
John Stewart spoke on behalf of 9/11 first responders, rent regulations were revitalized, an end has come to religious vaccine exemptions, the Uber cap has been extended — and more in this week's headlines.
New York City
Politics
De Blasio and City Council reach agreement on $92.8 billion budget
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson reached an informal deal on the city’s $92.8 billion operating budget Friday afternoon, two weeks ahead of the deadline. Here’s what it’s in and what’s out.
New York State
Policy
Will New York halt for 5G health concerns?
New York is supposedly in a race with other localities to deploy next-generation 5G wireless networks, but activists raising concerns about potential health effects of cellphone and wireless radiation – and they are gaining some political traction.
New York City
Policy
Brooklyn rising as tech destination
A new report reveals that Brooklyn has been second only to San Francisco in the growth of startups in the past decade.
New York State
Personality
Will James Skoufis investigate Andrew Cuomo?
The Senate investigations chairman, James Skoufis, wants to play hardball against the governor.
New York City
Politics