Policy
Poll: Majority of New Yorkers support aid to Israel
Most Democrats and a vast majority of New York Jews said the U.S. should share economic and military aid with Israel, while half of those polled said a large-scale invasion would be unwise.
Policy
Policy
Adams admin questioned on “perplexing” migrant costs
City Council members honed in on ballooning “per diem” costs of sheltering asylum-seekers in New York City at an oversight hearing Monday.
Policy
Policy
3 NY lawmakers ask: Could there be unity around getting stranded New Yorkers out of Israel and Palestinian territories?
Proposed legislation would cover travel costs for New Yorkers stuck in both Israel and Palestine territories to return home.
Technology
Policy
Ending the deepfake threat to elections before it starts
Officials try to get ahead of misinformation created by AI before the 2024 elections.
Technology
Policy
How governments are approaching the regulation and use of AI
While the new tech may seem like science fiction, it’s already being employed by local and state governments in New York and elsewhere.
Technology
Policy
Experts to lawmakers: AI threatens low wage work in New York
The Assembly held a hearing on AI in the workplace, and concerns abounded.
Health Care
Policy
City & State event focuses on transparency to combat predatory hospital pricing
Lawmakers and industry professionals gathered at the 32BJ Health Fund’s headquarters in Manhattan for discussions on how to bring costs down for hospitalized New Yorkers.
Policy
Policy
AG sues crypto firms Gemini and Genesis for fraud
Attorney General Letitia James accused the two cryptocurrency firms of defrauding more than 230,000 investors out of more than $1 billion.
Immigration
Policy
NYC shelter limits could complicate asylum application process
New York City Council members raised concerns that shelter stay limits will make it more difficult for asylum-seekers to receive crucial notices from the federal government.
Health Care
Policy
Filling in the gaps left by federal child care funding running out
State Sen. Jabari Brisport has reupped his Universal Child Care Act for next year.
New York City
Policy
New York City unveils AI action plan
The first of its kind for a major U.S. city, the strategy sets a framework for the responsible roll out of artificial intelligence by agencies.
New York State
Policy
González-Rojas reintroduces legislation to eliminate social worker testing requirement
The difficult clinical exam has been considered a barrier for people of color from working in their communities
Technology
Policy
Dispelling technology fears as New York City move towards automation
While leaders and tech industry professionals push for digitization, the MTA seeks to rebuild credibility.
Policy
Policy
Hochul, AG back bills regulating minors’ social media use
One bill would prohibit social media sites from showing algorithmic feeds to minors without parental consent, while another would limit data collection from users under 18.
New York City
Policy
Adams admin talks longer-term climate resiliency measures
“The climate is changing faster than our infrastructure can keep up,” Chief Climate Officer Rohit Aggarwala said.
Cannabis
Policy
Long road ahead for legal cannabis market in New York
The Office of Cannabis Management has opened applications for legal cannabis businesses, but it will take time before there’s a fully-realized recreational market.
Events
Policy
Finding ways to end cycles of domestic violence and homelessness
Nonprofit leaders, experts and policymakers gathered at City & State’s “Blueprint for Change: Ending Cycles of Gender-Based Violence & Homelessness” conference to bring light to key obstacles faced by survivors.
Housing
Policy
Adams’ proposed changes to right to shelter would not be limited to migrant crisis
The city wants the court to relieve it of the right to shelter mandate whenever the homeless population spikes amid a state of emergency.
Policy
Policy
Officials, advocates call for restructuring of domestic violence service delivery
The current system for contracting was described as disjointed, creating a bureaucratic labyrinth for providers and service gaps for survivors, during a state Senate oversight hearing.
Education
Policy