New York City
Policy
Five big federal issues that directly affect New York
Five big federal issues that directly affect New York.
Donald Trump
Policy
Why a Kavanaugh confirmation could limit the NY AG’s power
Depending on if, and how soon Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh were to be confirmed, he may be one of the nine justices deciding Gamble v. United States, a case that could bar New York from prosecuting crimes that already have been tried at the federal level.
New York City
Policy
Congressional Democrats seek $70 billion for public housing
Lawmakers make long shot bid to secure federal assistance for NYCHA.
New York City
Policy
Will Cy Vance redeem his reputation among liberals?
Manhattan DA Cy Vance is making some reforms, but not all advocates are mollified.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
How much money will the Gateway project get from Washington?
Local work on the trans-Hudson tunnel project is advancing as Congress fights for funding.
New York State
Policy
Cuomo calls on Congress to protect SALT deductions
Since the IRS has blocked Cuomo’s workaround measures, it’s on Congress to preserve SALT deductibility.
Donald Trump
Policy
Why Donald and Fred Trump got away with it
There is little preventing landlords from operating similar schemes to Trump’s to jack up rents on regulated apartments.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
Both houses of Congress have advanced opioid legislation
Lawmakers reconciled legislation addressing the opioid crisis.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
Making New York City a primary care town
Visits to primary care providers are down. What would New York policymakers do to revitalize primary health care?
Bill de Blasio
Policy
New Staten Island Amazon facility could exacerbate truck traffic
NYC’s freight plan aims to reduce congestion, but the state is subsidizing an Amazon fulfillment center that could exacerbate truck traffic.
New York City
Policy
Bronx Point waterfront project is more than affordable housing
The Bronx Point waterfront project could reshape the South Bronx.
New York City
Policy
Díaz hopes new Metro-North stations open by 2022
Ruben Díaz Jr. hopes the Bronx's new Metro-North stations will open by 2022.
Criminal Justice
Policy
New Bronx drug court incentivizes treatment
The Bronx drug court's diversion program aims to reduce spate of overdoses.
New York City
Policy
Long-awaited Kingsbridge National Ice Center nears deal
After years of delays, financing for the Kingsbridge National Ice Center is close to complete.
Rikers Island
Policy
Díaz criticizes siting of Rikers replacement in South Bronx
Ruben Díaz Jr. wants a replacement Rikers site closer to the courthouse.
New York City
Policy
What will Cuomo’s Hunts Point highway overhaul look like?
What will the Hunts Point highway overhaul look like?
Rikers Island
Policy
Akeem Browder, brother of Kalief, disappointed in de Blasio’s bail response
Akeem Browder, brother of Kalief Browder, criticized Mayor Bill de Blasio’s lukewarm response to a foundation plan to bail out women and minors in New York City.
Westchester
Policy
Westchester county executive George Latimer’s to-do list
George Latimer, the new Westchester county executive has some big issues to resolve. Here are a handful of the biggest ones.
New York City
Policy