New York State
Policy
‘It’s a marathon.’ Chris Smalls talks Amazon union gameplan after setbacks
Outside a billionaire studded conference, Smalls called for political support for his union. Eric Adams wasn’t there to get the message.
MTA
Policy
MTA in need of new funding source, DiNapoli says
Filling massive operating budget deficits will require more than finding cost efficiency savings, a new report from the state comptroller said.
News & Politics
Policy
New York City agencies to involuntarily admit more severely mentally ill persons for evaluations
Mayor Eric Adams clarified Tuesday that people do not have to be a danger to themselves or others to receive help.
Policy
Policy
Post-election, it’s veto season for Kathy Hochul
The New York governor has vetoed 39 bills aimed at creating commissions and task forces because of their financial impact.
New York City
Policy
How NYC’s Code Blue emergency notice aims to protect homeless people
When temperatures drop, the city tries to eliminate barriers to sheltering people – but advocates worry about police involvement.
Heard Around Town
Policy
Advocates expect Hochul to sign bitcoin mining moratorium
Assembly Member Anna Kelles does not expect chapter amendments that would alter the proposed moratorium on proof-of-work cryptocurrency mining.
Policy
Policy
New York City will cut some of its 21,000 vacant government positions
As the city eliminates more unfilled jobs, its ability to hire for crucial remaining positions and retain existing employees is key.
Policy
Policy
A ‘missed opportunity’ in using data for New York City social services, report says
A new analysis by the Center for an Urban Future includes recommendations for how the city can leverage data to improve on social services delivery.
Policy
Policy
Bill looks to improve housing assignments for transgender, gender non-conforming, non-binary, and intersex people in New York City jails
The legislation sponsored by City Council Member Keith Powers is aimed at giving some of the most vulnerable people in custody more say in securing housing that aligns with their gender identity.
Heard Around Town
Policy
No Gucci, yes homeless housing, in pending Innovation QNS deal
The Astoria development seems likely to happen with City Council Member Julie Won’s support.
Policy
Policy
Brock Pierce wants to educate New York lawmakers about crypto
The crypto entrepreneur and billionaire said he’s steeped in New York politics and legislation – including a proposed moratorium on Bitcoin mining.
Policy
Policy
Future of New York City transit network topic of City & State’s 2022 Transportation Summit
Key issues discussed at the event included technology, safety and the push towards electrification
Policy
Policy
New York City’s budget just grew to $104 billion. Here’s what you need to know.
Mayor Eric Adams told agencies to find 3% savings across the board and (nearly) all of them did.
Policy
Policy
E-bike battery fires spike spurs New York City Council to rethink regulation
Lawmakers reconsidered how to best maintain safety without hurting disadvantaged workers' livelihoods.
Policy
Policy
New York City is down about 21,000 government workers
A new report from the state comptroller’s office found that New York City municipal attrition continues to outpace hiring.
Policy
Policy
At Somos, New Yorkers weigh in on the Puerto Rican utility crisis
At two very different events, New York politicians discussed Luma Energy.
Policy
Policy
How NYC is supporting thousands of asylum-seeking children
Teachers, nonprofit workers and volunteers are mobilizing to help children adjust to a completely new environment.
Heard Around Town
Policy
New York City opens new emergency center for asylum-seekers in a Midtown hotel
While the tents at Randall’s Island remain far below capacity, the city is opening a new HERRC at the Hotel Wolcott in Manhattan.
Policy
Policy
Could tech workers do Peace Corps-like stints working for New York City too?
Announcing a new legal fellows program to help address a shortage of city lawyers, Mayor Eric Adams said he wants other industries to loan employees to government work.
Policy
Policy