New York City
Policy
American Legion and VFW posts burdened by fines
Lawmakers propose warning period for building violations at veteran facilities.
New York City
Policy
NYC exploring how to better serve veteran business owners
The New York City Mayor’s Office of Veterans Affairs is exploring how to better serve veteran business owners.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
The uncertain future of the Brooklyn VA hospital
Rep. Dan Donovan introduces a bill that would require increased information sharing from the VA to local patients and elected officials amid privatization fears.
New York State
Policy
Cuomo’s anti-Janus labor law may divide workers, critics contend
Governor Andrew Cuomo’s anti-Janus labor law may divide workers, critics contend.
New York State
Policy
The Long Island outlook
The biggest Long Island projects and policy matters in Nassau and Suffolk counties.
New York City
Policy
Supreme Court strains public sector unions in Janus decision
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 Wednesday that public sector employees cannot be forced to pay union dues.
New York City
Policy
Advocates: De Blasio marijuana plan won't end racial disparities
New York City will replace marijuana possession arrests with summonses, but blacks and Latinos will still bear the brunt.
Donald Trump
Policy
New York Republicans won’t criticize Trump for child separation policy
Only Rep. Peter King called to stop the Trump administration's controversial practice of child separation.
New York City
Policy
Missing water tank reports at many NYC hospitals
Gaps in New York City's water tank reporting cited at local hospitals.
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
Policy
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
Policy
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
Policy
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