New York State
Policy
City & State summit discusses technology in government and push for modernization
Key issues addressed were adopting consumer-centric practices, streamlining services and data centralization.
New York City
Policy
How is New York City fighting COVID-19 now?
As the city does away with some of the weapons in its pandemic response arsenal, these are the ones New York is relying on now.
New York City
Policy
Eric Adams picks a number: 500,000 new homes in the next decade
The mayor announced a plan to streamline residential development in New York City.
Heard Around Town
Policy
NYC Council ‘still waiting’ to see a plan on mayor’s plan for severe mental illness
Eric Adams and his team have been doing a media blitz, explaining and defending last week’s announcement.
Education
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Policy
What really happened with the New York City Department of Education Budget?
The City Council has blamed the DOE and Mayor Eric Adams for budget cuts it signed off on and knew about for months.
New York City
Policy
City & State summit seeks solutions to unfolding affordable housing crisis
Key issues addressed were increasing housing supply, rezoning and the city’s response to future tax exemption plans.
New York State
Policy
Poll: New Yorkers want public power
As lawmakers prepare to head back to Albany, left-leaning pollster Data for Progress found support for legislation that came close but failed last session – with some caveats.
New York City
Policy
New York City’s municipal staffing shortage won’t solve itself
A new report from city Comptroller Brad Lander offers recommendations to address hiring and retention issues, including appointing a chief talent officer.
Ask the Experts
Policy
Will Eric Adams’ mandate to involuntarily hospitalize mentally ill persons work?
Mental health professionals offered mixed reviews on the mandate which already has caused a backlash with advocates for persons suffering from mental illness.
New York State
Policy
The MTA’s labor contract is expiring – if the authority didn’t have enough financial problems already.
CEO Janno Lieber said he can’t negotiate without clear aid from state and federal governments.
New York City
Policy
Eric Adams is in Qatar. Council members are in Israel. Who's paying?
Understanding New York City officials’ travel
New York State
Policy
What you need to know about New York’s new statewide public campaign finance program
The new system promises to bring some big changes, including lower contribution limits.
Policy
Policy
The costs of New York’s stadiums
The new Willets Point soccer stadium will be privately funded, but since 1968, Madison Square Garden hasn’t been paying property taxes.
MTA
Policy
Can Hochul help the MTA avoid its impending financial crisis?
Experts agree the governor and state lawmakers need to step in to provide aid to the transportation agency heading into the next legislative session.
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