Bill de Blasio
Politics
What Bill de Blasio said – and didn’t say – in his State of the City
Even as he held up the five boroughs as a progressive city upon a hill, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s 2019 State of the City address kept the focus local. A close examination of his word choices reveals what he wanted to discuss – and what he wanted to avoid.
Politics
Andrew Cuomo
Andrew Cuomo’s biggest gaffes
Gov. Andrew Cuomo may be his own worst enemy as he seeks a third term in office. Here’s a rundown of some of his more memorable gaffes – whether they were misguided or simply misconstrued.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
Which electoral reforms would make the biggest difference?
If Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the state Legislature want to expand voting access and enable more participation, some reforms will work better than others, voting rights experts say. Based on data in other states, here is a ranking of potential reforms – from most to least effective at increasing the size and diversity of the electorate.
Politics
Day 1 of Democratic-controlled Albany
A sense of optimism prevailed, but fault-lines also emerged on the first day of one-party rule.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Will upstate Catholic legislators support the Child Victims Act?
The sex abuse scandal in Buffalo makes it more likely.
New York City
Politics
Will de Blasio aim for national audience in State of the City?
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio will be kicking off his sixth year as mayor with his annual State of the City address on Thursday at 11 a.m. at Symphony Space. Here’s what we’re wondering about what he’ll say.
Bill de Blasio
Policy
A breakdown of New York City’s new ‘universal health care’ plan
New York City’s new ‘universal health care’ plan is an effort to get the uninsured to take advantage of existing programs.
Technology
Policy
The state Legislature is waking up to the importance of tech
State Sen. Diane Savino and Assemblyman Clyde Vanel plan to lead their colleagues in carefully regulating disruptive technologies.
New York State
Policy
Biaggi looks to revive state Senate Ethics Committee
The freshman will chair the moribund committee and actually hold hearings.
New York City
Politics
Council bill aims to impose prevailing wage on all city-subsidized projects
Wage and safety bills would incentivize union labor, but critics fear higher price tag.
New York State
Personality
State Sen. Michael Gianaris has big plans for 2019
State Senate Deputy Majority Leader Michael Gianaris wants to show that the party can get things done.
New York City
Policy
Meera Joshi on the historic changes to the taxi industry
Outgoing NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission head Meera Joshi discusses her tenure and the historic changes to the industry.
New York City
Policy
Amazon opponents bring in the big guns
New York and Seattle lawmakers, advocates, and Amazon workers gathered to rail against the company's HQ2 plans.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
How rent regulation depends on closing the LLC loophole
Tenant advocates hope to land one-two punch against real estate interests.
NYPD
Opinion