Policy
Policy
State AG seeks public comment on new social media regulations
State Attorney General Letitia James’ office has been tasked with drawing up new regulations related to minors’ use of social media websites.
Policy
Policy
Will New York ever begin automatically registering voters?
The state passed a law to do so in 2020.
Policy
Policy
Which upstate cities are adopting ‘good cause’ eviction and rent control?
Progressives have successfully pushed a handful of municipalities outside New York City to adopt tenant-friendly housing policies in recent years.
New York City
Policy
City posts final surveillance policy for gun detection scanners
The controversial scanners, which look like metal detectors, will be located in areas where the NYPD already does bag checks.
Housing
Policy
Report: Living conditions in private, low-income housing are 'horrendous'
Community Service Society’s analysis also found that when NYCHA conditions are bad, they are “very bad.”
Policy
Policy
NYC Charter Revision Commission proposals: explained
And rated by how much they have pissed off the City Council
Technology
Policy
Evolv gun detection tech rolling out in NYC subway stations this week
“I am telling them they need to evolve and get it out, because I think it’s good technology,” Mayor Eric Adams said.
MTA
Policy
For Janno Lieber, congestion pricing isn’t dead
The self-described “patron saint of challenging projects” is trying to keep the MTA from moving backward – without straying from his boss.
Events
Policy
Taking a proactive approach to technology, cyber security and AI for New York’s future
Experts weigh in at City & State’s 2024 Government Innovation Summit
Special Reports
Policy
New York City’s top political landmarks
A guide to important historical sites in the five boroughs.
Special Reports
Policy
Sports delivers for New York’s tourism industry
Hockey, cricket and horse racing are luring visitors to the state with significant economic impacts.
Special Reports
Policy
New York state tourism has surged in unexpected places
Central New York, the Catskills and Adirondacks have all seen growth, while New York City has not yet returned to pre-pandemic levels.
New York City
Policy
Nearly united NYC Council votes 46 to 3 to approve FY 2025 budget
The three dissenters, all democratic socialists, blamed the mayor for budget mismanagement.
Policy
Policy
Adams and Adams shake on $112.4 billion FY 25 budget that reverses some deeply unpopular cuts
“Adams and Adams United is here to say we have a deal,” Mayor Eric Adams announced on Friday.
Policy
Policy
NYC budget expected to include $2 billion for affordable housing. Here are the details.
The funds will go toward building, preserving and renovating housing for low-income New Yorkers.
Budget
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Report: Eric Adams’ administration is ‘unreasonably pessimistic’ in budget projections
The Fiscal Policy Institute found that recent projections have increasingly diverged from the city’s actual fiscal reality.
MTA
Policy
4 borough presidents want an expansion of Fair Fares
In a letter to Mayor Eric Adams, the officials called for more people to be eligible, including full-time minimum wage workers.
Infrastructure
Policy
Rebuilding New York Summit shows the way toward a decarbonized future
Climate goals, Local Law 97 and repurposing office space were discussed at City & State’s all-day event.
Immigration
Policy
Legal work authorization still eludes most migrants to New York
Those eligible for Temporary Protected Status are able to work legally with relative ease compared to migrants who don’t qualify.
Policy
Policy
Brown & Weinraub once again tops list of state lobbying firms
Bolton-St. Johns took second place, while Kasirer dropped to third.
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