New York State
Policy
Will New York enact climate laws before it’s too late?
Nearly every Democratic state senator and about 60 members of the Assembly have signed on to sponsor the Climate and Community Protect Act, but supporters have to overcome concerns from business groups and Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Energy & Environment
Policy
Can the state Legislature save the planet?
City & State caught up with Assemblymen Steve Englebright and Michael Cusick, along with state Senator Kevin Parker to discuss the bill, the state’s energy policies and how pragmatism remains a top concern in crafting strategies to meet perhaps the biggest challenge facing the Earth.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
How AOC’s ‘Green New Deal’ compares to Cuomo’s
Both Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Governor Andrew Cuomo have formulated Green New Deals, so City & State broke down how each of the plans compare to one another.
New York State
Policy
Charter strikes deal with New York
Charter Spectrum has reached a preliminary deal with New York’s Department of Public Service to allow the cable provider to maintain its operations in the state.
New York City
Policy
The tide will be high, can New York hold on?
Would such dramatic sea level rise catch New York off-guard? New York City and Long Island have made some efforts to prepare their coastlines, but at the same time new development is going into neighborhoods that could be underwater by the century’s end.
New York City
Policy
How to make the ‘Green New Deal’ good for cities
The “Green New Deal” could adopt a platform to reverse 70 years of federal policy that has incentivized environment-destroying sprawl. By doing so, it would help the district of the proposal’s author, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, New York City and other cities in New York.
New York City
Policy
How New York City is preparing for its next big storm
Fortifying New York City against storm surge and flooding is of the utmost importance, considering a study released in 2017 found that New York City could be at risk of major floods every five years after 2030.
New York City
Policy
Can New York City's flood protection developments weather a storm?
Some of New York City’s biggest new flood protection and resiliency project developments on the water may still be fairly vulnerable to flooding.
Cannabis
Policy
Recreational marijuana FAQ
What we know – and what we don’t – about legalizing marijuana in New York.
New York State
Policy
Which New Yorkers don’t get a $15 minimum wage?
Governor Andrew Cuomo has been boasting about New York's state’s $15 minimum wage, but many workers are still waiting — and some do not benefit from it at all.
New York City
Policy
Lyft’s minimum wage problem
Lyft sued New York City to block a new law mandating minimum wage requirements for app-based ride hail drivers, ending its government-friendly streak.
New York City
Policy
Subway WiFi provider to expand services
Transit Wireless announced Tuesday that it is launching a digital media business and will be offering new products and services to public places and transit systems, including the New York City subway.
New York City
Policy
Tech industry group forms PAC
Tech:NYC’s new PAC could signal an eagerness for New York’s growing tech sector to take its voice back.
New York State
Policy
Self-driving cars’ uncertain future in New York
At a summit on burgeoning 5G technology hosted by City & State and Verizon last week, a panel of experts cautioned that when it came to autonomous vehicles it will be some time before the tech is ready to deploy on New York’s roads.
New York City
Policy
Citi Bike pulls e-bike fleet
A fleet of Citi Bike's pedal-assist e-bikes were removed from service in New York and Washington D.C., after customers reported “stronger than expected braking force.”
New York State
Policy
How Albany is going after Trump’s taxes
Albany has been working a bill that would allow the release of President Donald Trump’s state tax returns, one of a few attempts since he took office.
New York City
Policy
DOT takes on city’s wireless shutdown
A Y2K-like bug that caused the New York City Wireless Network to shut down over the weekend has prompted an onslaught of criticism against the city and its Department of Information Technology.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
Lawmakers continue push for mobile sports betting
Despite a proposal to make mobile sports betting legal falling short in budget talks, legislators want to pass a bill by June.
New York City
Policy
FinTech lab nabs DFS alum Vullo
Maria Vullo, former superintendent of New York’s Department of Financial Services has been tapped to become “Regulator-in-Residence” at the FinTech Innovation Lab.
New York State
Policy