Policy
New York City Council
‘City of Yes’ is a legacy victory for Eric Adams – and he risked pissing off his voter base to do it
Even his critics begrudgingly gave him credit for getting a contentious policy passed.
Policy
As worker injuries increase, advocates push Hochul to sign warehouse safety bill
The annual rate of warehouse injuries increased 30% last year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
New York City
Day two of 2024 NYCETC conference discusses actionable change for workforce development
The event wrapped up with opening remarks from the organization’s CEO Gregory Morris, Doe Fund CEO Jennifer Mitchell and NYSERDA Workforce Project Manager Beth Offenbacker.
Policy
Day one of 2024 NYCETC workforce agenda conference addresses policy pathways for career development
The two-day event kicked off with opening remarks from the organization's CEO Gregory Morris, Hot Bread Kitchen CEO Leslie Abbey and City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams.
New York City Council
Jennifer Gutiérrez wants to resurrect the Internet Master Plan
The Brooklyn progressive told City & State she’s not confident in the mayor’s approach to internet access.
New York State
Hochul: ‘I’ll be the first to call up ICE’ to deport immigrants who break the law
The governor said she supports immigrants with “legal papers” but will cooperate with the Trump administration to remove immigrants who break the law.
New York State
Here are the major bills awaiting Gov. Kathy Hochul’s signature
There are hundreds of pieces of legislation the governor will have to consider before the end of the year.
Budget
New York City’s November budget update – by the numbers
The city’s in better fiscal shape than expected, and that means more spending.
Policy
NYC Council moves on compromise ‘City of Yes’ plan. Here’s what’s in and what’s out
The housing proposal comes with a $5 billion infusion from the city and state.
Energy & Environment
While New York remains determined to meet ambitious climate goals, experts warn of rising costs
Attendees at City and State’s 2024 Clean Energy Summit gathered to discuss the challenges.
Education
1 in 8 NYC public school kids was homeless last school year
That’s a record high of more than 146,000 kids, and the figure is partly driven by a surge of migrants to the city.
Nonprofits
New York’s MWBE programs should be safe from Trump
At City & State’s Government Procurement Conference, New York City and state officials said there was little reason to worry.
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Transportation
Hochul did not change many hearts and minds with lower congestion pricing toll
Despite the governor’s assertion that the new $9 toll will save New York drivers money, she failed to convert most opponents.
Events
City & State’s Women’s Thought Leaders Reception honors influential women across the state
The event gathered political, nonprofit, corporate and real estate professionals to celebrate 10 honorees.
Policy
Hochul to make $9 congestion pricing toll announcement Thursday
Surprise! The governor has had a post-election epiphany!
Policy
Chi Ossé’s broker fee bill set to pass City Council
“Sometimes good intentions do not get the results that you’re looking for,” said Mayor Eric Adams, declining to say whether he’d sign or veto the bill if passed.
Policy
Hochul promotes heating assistance amid criticisms of Democrats’ affordability platform
Economic issues played a big role in shifting voters to the right in New York.
Policy
At Somos, plans develop to push immigrant protections
President Donald Trump has pledged to deport undocumented immigrants en masse. How will New York fight back?
Policy
Opinion: Kamala Harris sees the ‘silver wave’ coming
The vice president is working to expand coverage of long-term care at the national level, but New Yorkers already have a potential solution: the New York Health Act.
Policy
National Flood Insurance Program likely to be headache for next president
Democrats and Republicans butt heads on many issues, but this is a rare one where policymakers agree reforms are needed.
