Policy
Passing the torch on criminal justice reform
New York officials have renewed their efforts to reform the state’s criminal justice system in recent years, including raising the age of criminal responsibility to 18 and targeting bail procedures that many have criticized as unfair. These issues mark the latest battles in broader struggle over criminal justice policies that goes back at least as far as the fight over the Rockefeller drug laws.
Politics
New York State
Sklarz hopes to become first transgender Assembly member
Sklarz is challenging Queens Assemblyman Brian Barnwell in the Democratic primary
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Nonprofits
Sklarz hopes to become first transgender Assembly member
Sklarz is challenging Queens Assemblyman Brian Barnwell in the Democratic primary
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
Following the MTA's lead on MWBEs
New York City and New York state have set 30 percent goals for minority- and women-owned business enterprises, or MWBEs. To reach those goals, one model is the mentorship programs at the New York City School Construction Authority and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which help MWBEs obtain contracts so they can gain experience and continue growing.
New York State
Politics
WFP endorses three IDC challengers
The Working Families Party endorsed Alessandra Biaggi, Jessica Ramos and Rachel May
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Nonprofits
WFP endorses three IDC challengers
The Working Families Party endorsed Alessandra Biaggi, Jessica Ramos and Rachel May
New York City
Politics
Diaz opens 2021 campaign account
Bronx Borough President Rubén Díaz Jr. has opened a 2021 campaign account, an early concrete move in his expected run for New York City mayor.
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Diaz opens 2021 campaign account
Bronx Borough President Rubén Díaz Jr. has opened a 2021 campaign account, an early concrete move in his expected run for New York City mayor.
Politics
Andrew Cuomo
Does it matter if voters don’t want New Yorkers to run in 2020?
A new poll shows New York voters are against Gov. Andrew Cuomo, U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio running for president. But that didn't stop Donald Trump.
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Nonprofits
Does it matter if voters don’t want New Yorkers to run in 2020?
A new poll shows New York voters are against Gov. Andrew Cuomo, U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio running for president. But that didn't stop Donald Trump.
New York City
Policy
How New York is addressing sexual harassment
Politicians at every level of government are responding to #MeToo
Policy
New York State
