Diversity
New York has sought to award more government contracts to firms owned by women or minorities.
City officials hope that a new law will get more contracts to minority- and women-owned businesses.
Lawmakers are pushing to get more contracts to LGBT-owned businesses.
Lawmakers made it easier to give contracts to businesses owned by women and minorities. Will it work?
People of color disproportionately face allegations of child neglect, a new bill might help in some ways but not others.
Minority businesses were neglected in the rollout of medical marijuana.
More females were elected to the state Legislature, but there will be one fewer in the state’s House delegation.
City and state officials weigh in on efforts to award contracts to firms owned by women or minorities.
A new California law aimed at increasing diversity could be a model for New York.
After a lackluster year, the rate of contracting for minority- and women-owned businesses is rising in New York.