Andrew Cuomo
Policy
Congestion pricing, take two
Everyone agrees the MTA needs more money. If only the Democrats could agree on how to get it.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
Albany’s checklist of health care bills
From codifying Roe v. Wade to legalizing recreational marijuana.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
Has single-payer health care’s time finally come?
Democrats are coming out of the woodwork to back the New York Health Act.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
The progressive bills of 2019
A glossary of the Democrats’ top priorities for the upcoming session.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
The Democratic divide
The new state Senate majority won’t count for much if urban and suburban lawmakers don’t play nice.
New York City
Policy
Albany’s education to-do list
Charter schools may be neglected, but teacher evaluations and mayoral control are back on the agenda.
New York City
Policy
A decade ago, schools were promised more aid. Next year, it could arrive.
Why newly empowered Democrats will fight to increase school funding in the upcoming budget.
Criminal Justice
Policy
The Democrats’ checklist of state criminal justice reforms
With the GOP out of the way, lawmakers are eyeing parole reform, gun control and justice for childhood sexual assault victims.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Will NY finally let childhood victims seek justice after age 23?
As lawmakers renew push for Child Victims Act, Cuomo warns of bankrupting the Catholic Church.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Darcel Clark backs off of challenge to immigrant rights’ ruling
Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark would have made political enemies and strange bedfellows had she pursued the case.
New York City
Policy
Will it be tenants’ turn in Albany?
What’s on the table in next year’s rent regulation debate.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
The Greatest Showman: Are Cuomo's projects just window dressing?
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has rolled out one marquee project after another. But has he neglected the state’s less flashy infrastructure needs?
Infrastructure
Policy
Andrew Cuomo's marquee attractions
The governor’s plans to revamp JFK, LaGuardia and Penn Station.
Transportation
Policy
Will the Port Authority Bus Terminal ever get replaced?
The Port Authority Bus Terminal is the last remnant of New York City’s bad old days. Will it ever be replaced?
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
The “millionaire’s tax” may become permanent. Here’s what that means
A tax surcharge for high earners is set to expire by 2020, but a new state Senate may extend it permanently.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
Cy Vance's blind spot
It’s hard to prosecute sexual assault allegations – and critics aren’t sure if the Manhattan DA really wants to.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
How opponents of the Amazon deal could stop it
State and city lawmakers who want to thwart the governor’s and mayor’s plans have a few weapons in their arsenal.
New York State
Policy
Chuck Schumer’s tech-friendly ties
The New York senior senator’s relationship to Facebook is scrutinized by The New York Times.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
A new weapon in the war over Hudson Yards
Unions take aim at public subsidies for Related Cos.’ megaproject.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy