New York City
Policy
New York’s stronger safety net will magnify Trump’s new public charge rule
The Trump administration’s recent change to the “public charge” rule could have an outsized impact on New York’s immigrants because federal social welfare programs that are administered at the state level can vary widely in their rules over who qualifies for assistance, and New York’s programs tend to be generous.
New York State
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Tech CEOs have investors right where they want them
WeWork’s initial public offering shows how power has shifted between investors and entrepreneurs.
New York City
Policy
Five years of Eric Garner and Daniel Pantaleo proceedings
New York City Police Commissioner James O’Neill has fired Officer Daniel Pantaleo for his use of a banned chokehold while arresting Eric Garner during a fatal encounter. City & State updated its timeline of the major developments in the legal postscript to Garner’s life and death.
New York City
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Uber and Lyft’s terrible, horrible, no good, very bad year
Can the app-based for-hire vehicle industry regain its mojo in New York City?
New York State
Policy
How all-blue Albany is shaking up the insurance industry
What happened in 2019, and what’s on tap in 2020?
New York City
Policy
Liu: No quick fix to specialized high schools entrance exam
Lawmaker says de Blasio push to scrap SHSAT would cause ‘years and years of strife.’
New York State
Policy
A novel idea to fix algorithms
A new op-ed in suggests creating an approvals process for algorithms based on the way the Federal Drug Administration tests new drugs.
New York City
Policy
OMNY off to strong start – with limitations
The new tap-and-go payment system has already surpassed one million taps.
New York State
Policy
Who is the real estate industry giving to in Albany?
REBNY’s political capital had to go somewhere during the fight over rent regulations.
New York City
Policy
Airbnb closely watching hostel legislation
The tech company hopes the new legislation will lead to the NYC Council reconsidering its stance on home-sharing.
New York State
Policy
Verizon sues Rochester over telecom regulations
The tech company argues Rochester’s regulations for installing telecom equipment violate federal law.
New York State
Policy
Insurance is going to be huge next session
You haven’t heard the last of single-payer and the Scaffold Law.
New York State
Policy
Gillibrand’s climate plan ignores cities
The environmental justice component of U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand’s climate change plan is focused on rural communities. Released a week after a record-breaking heat wave gripped New York City, why is she ignoring urban communities?
New York City
Policy
Samson latest New York IT official to depart
The chief information officer cited health reasons for his decision to leave.
New York State
Policy
What the 2019 session means for your insurance rates
Sweeping state laws are shaking up the industry – and customers may feel the impact.
New York State
Policy
Gillibrand’s plan to connect rural America
The senator from New York wants to spend $60 billion to help bridge the digital divide.
New York City
Policy
Where the sidewalk ends for disabled New Yorkers
Why it has taken New York City 30 years to even make a plan for accessible sidewalks.
New York City
Policy
TLC passes new ride-hail rules
The Commission's new regulations include extending the cap on new for-hire vehicle licenses and putting a cap on how long drivers can cruise without passengers.
New York City
Policy
Strapping into Brooklyn’s new self-driving shuttles
Optimus Ride, a self-driving shuttle service, is rolling out in the Brooklyn Navy Yard today.
New York City
Policy