Labor
Policy
When union endorsements matter, and when they don’t
In 2021, the smaller the race, the bigger the bounce from organized labor’s backing.
Criminal Justice
Policy
The police are watching you, and some lawmakers aren’t happy about it
Concerns about police surveillance hardly begin and end with “digidog.”
New York City
Policy
Is NY reopening too quickly?
It all depends on how well the city can adhere to COVID-19 restrictions.
Education
Policy
How did New York colleges use federal coronavirus relief money?
Some schools cut tuition and others reimbursed students for on-campus housing.
New York City
Policy
New York is inching toward its MWBE goals
The pandemic hit MWBEs particularly hard, making New York City and state contracting even more important.
New York State
Policy
Prisoners slowly receiving COVID-19 vaccines
After winning a lawsuit against Cuomo and navigating the J&J pause, incarcerated people are finally getting vaccinated.
New York State
Policy
Progressives are enlisting businesses in support of New York Health Act
A successful single-payer system would give employees of small businesses more access to health care.
Budget
Policy
De Blasio proposes expanded “recovery budget”
New York City’s fiscal outlook was improved by the federal pandemic relief package.
Housing
Policy
Lawmakers are extending eviction moratorium the easy way
A quick deal gives Democratic lawmakers four more months to figure out how to avoid a potential tidal wave of residential and commercial evictions.
Energy & Environment
Policy
Climate bill would tax carbon in New York
New legislation aims to raise billions of dollars to fund a “just transition” away from fossil fuels.
Energy & Environment
Policy
Mayoral hopefuls tout their green thumbs
The crowded field of candidates in New York City’s upcoming June primary discussed their plans for the environment in a new Earth Day video.
New York State
Policy
Gas plant in Newburgh tests limits of NY’s landmark climate law
Can the state meet its ambitious green energy goals if it permits an increased burning of fracked gas?
NYPD
Policy
Should cops have to live in NYC?
It could improve community relations, but unions object and even some reform advocates are unenthused.
NYPD
Policy
