New York State
Policy
Sports betting FAQ
Everything you need to know about sports betting in New York and the legislative push to legalize it.
New York State
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Other games of chance and skill on Albany's agenda
Sports betting in New York is the hot topic, but other gambling issues are also being discussed.
New York State
Policy
Is it game on for sports betting in New York?
New York lawmakers confront legal complications in the rush to allow sports betting.
New York State
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Lawmakers hedging their bets on sports gambling legislation
New York lawmakers weigh in on the likelihood of tackling legalized sports betting before the end of session.
Donald Trump
Policy
Experts: AG suit builds towards possible criminal case against Trump
New York Attorney General Barbara Underwood's lawsuit builds towards a possible criminal case against Donald Trump, and if federal officials don’t pursue charges, state and city prosecutors could.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Why everyone is suddenly talking about the NYPD gang database
Critics say the NYPD's gang database lacks transparency, raises civil liberties concerns.
New York State
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After a milestone, lack of progress
Since same-sex marriage passed, bills to help the LGBT community have languished in the Legislature.
New York City
Policy
Brad Lander wants to give traffic cameras teeth. Will Albany allow it?
New York City politicians want to strengthen cameras – while the state Legislature may not even renew their authorization.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
Cuomo’s gun proposal is stuck in the Senate. But would it matter?
Andrew Cuomo's "red flag" gun proposal wouldn't prevent most of the gun crimes in the state.
Bill de Blasio
Policy
Torres critical of federal NYCHA settlement
Some public housing tenants’ advocates applaud, but not the City Council Oversight and Investigations Committee chairman
Donald Trump
Policy
How Trump’s trade dispute could wallop the upstate economy
Ironically, those likeliest to be hurt by a trade dispute with Canada are in areas that voted overwhelmingly for Trump.
Policy
Bill to add a 'Z' to Verrazano might not be free
A bill to correct the spelling of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge that just passed the state Senate may come at a cost – despite what the bill’s sponsor says.
New York City
Policy
A guide to the controversy around NYC’s specialized high schools
An explainer on New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's proposed change to admissions for New York City's specialized high schools and why it has triggered strong opposition.
New York State
Policy
Despite scandals, ethics reforms are going nowhere fast
In New York, it’s the same old song on campaign finance reform, closing the LLC loophole.
New York State
Policy
Workers left in the lurch
New York labor legislation faces long odds in the GOP-controlled state Senate.
New York State
Policy
The cost of construction and the state's prevailing wage
How can New York determine a fair wage in the thriving construction industry?
Energy & Environment
Policy
The latest investigation of NYC’s private sanitation industry
Monday's story by ProPublica and Voice for America focuses on the bad behavior and political connections of Sanitation Salvage
New York City
Policy
Why did Cy Vance give Weinstein special treatment?
When Harvey Weinstein was arrested on sexual assault charges, he got to turn himself in, his bail was set at a pre-negotiated amount he could easily afford, and he wasn’t held in jail overnight. So why did Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance give him special treatment?
Bill de Blasio
Policy
De Blasio: Changes to elite high school admissions are just the beginning
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio outlines more aggressive efforts to unravel segregation throughout the city’s school system.
New York State
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