Policy
New York immigration activists criticize Schumer for deal to reopen government
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer cut a deal with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to renew the Children's Health Insurance Program, reopen the federal government and delay the Dream Act. Immigration rights activists in New York are angry.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
Straphangers vs. drivers
The Fix NYC advisory panel, which was convened by Gov. Andrew Cuomo in October, released its long-awaited congestion pricing proposal for implementing tolls in Manhattan’s central business district. This would reduce traffic and create a dedicated revenue stream to repair the ailing subway system.
Policy
Trashed: Inside the deadly world of private garbage collection
By Day, New York's residential garbage is picked up by municipal workers. But come nightfall, private haulers collect the commercial trash, often working at breakneck speeds with few protections for workers.
Policy
Cuomo proposes suing opioid manufacturers but offers few details
Gov. Andrew Cuomo raised the growing opioid crisis and proposed suing opioid manufacturers, but he did not lay out any details as to how. Other state officials are eager to show their support for holding manufacturers accountable.
Policy
Cuomo signs one MWBE bill and vetoes another
A week ago, Gov. Andrew Cuomo had two bills sitting on his desk aimed at helping minority- and woman-owned business enterprises, or MWBEs. One he signed, the other he vetoed.
NYPD
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