Andrew Cuomo
Policy
Breaking the bank?
Since 2014, the amount of money coming from bank settlements in New York has declined. Here’s a look at how much the state Department of Financial Services has raised for the state budget, year by year, since the agency was established.
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Andrew Cuomo
Taxing times
While New York is exploring ways to soften the blow of the federal tax overhaul, Gov. Andrew Cuomo is also continuing his efforts to keep local property taxes in check through his County-Wide Shared Services Initiative.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
How the federal tax law could hurt New York's unions
It won't happen quickly, but public-sector unions could have tough labor contract talks with the state in coming years.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
Energetic change: Cuomo takes aim at ESCOs
Now the ESCO market is thriving, with some 200 companies providing electricity and gas across the state. The Cuomo administration has said the sales tax exemption is no longer necessary – and if the taxes are collected, the state expects it would initially bring $96 million into state coffers and $128 million in subsequent years.
Andrew Cuomo
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Cuomo’s plan to tax health insurance industry raises concerns
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are questioning Gov. Andrew Cuomo's plan to tax the health insurance industry to help balance the budget.
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Proponents push for PPPs in New York
New York needs to play catch-up on public-private partnerships, supporters say.
Education
Policy
Albany's top education issues
How Albany lawmakers are looking to improve education in the 2018 state legislative session
Bill de Blasio
Policy
With wary eye on Washington, NYC budget continues to grow
Mayor Bill de Blasio laid out his proposed budget on Thursday and he did not suggest cuts to compensate for new policies from President Donald Trump or Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
MTA
Policy
Who’s who at the MTA
A guide to who is in control of New York's famously opaque mass transit agency.
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De Blasio's blind spot
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has positioned himself as a progressive, but transportation advocates say his positions on issues like congestion pricing point to a car-centric approach.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
Cuomo's executive order on net neutrality unlikely to move industry
Although Andrew Cuomo likes to position himself at the forefront of opposition to the Trump administration, New York was beaten to the punch by Montana in responding to the Federal Communications Commission’s recent repeal of Obama-era net neutrality rules.
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21st century journalism
Labor activists arehailing this month’s successful organizing drive by the 400 staffers at Vox Media as a sign that digital journalists can unionize and attain the kind of job security that reporters took for granted a generation ago.
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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.
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