New York State
Policy
How New York could raise taxes on the rich
Income taxes, pieds-à-terre and stock buybacks all could be targeted by the state Legislature.
New York City
Policy
The US Open’s legacy in Northeast Queens: airplane noise
The Federal Aviation Administration has used a flight path to and from LaGuardia Airport that was designed to avoid disrupting the US Open, but disrupts locals.
Education
Policy
Why NYC Asian American students are opting for remote learning
Families in multigenerational homes and fears of the coronavirus drive choice to stay in virtual classrooms.
Energy & Environment
Policy
New report lays out state budget actions for climate change
Environmentalists and budget hawks target tax exemptions and reimbursements to local governments.
Policy
Can New York lead the nation on antitrust enforcement?
New legislation could allow New York to take more aggressive action against companies allegedly engaging in anti-competitive behavior than it’s currently able to under federal antitrust laws.
Education
Policy
Teacher’s pet: Can Cuomo’s right-hand man save SUNY?
Jim Malatras’ installation is either a power grab – or the university system’s only hope.
New York City
Policy
Can NY learn from 9/11 on COVID-19 disability benefits?
The state may expand disability benefits and workers compensation to those still suffering from COVID-19.
Policy
Rochester’s headstart on police reforms
Before Daniel Prude’s death, Rochester overhauled its police oversight board to give it significantly more power.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
Should police respond to mental health calls?
The death of Daniel Prude in Rochester has prompted calls to reimagine mental health crisis response.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
Why children are in pediatric nursing homes, separated from family by COVID-19
Disability advocates point to a nursing shortage, among other causes.
Labor
Policy
Will labor stick with the establishment?
After losing to progressive insurgents, will unions learn to love the DSA?
New York State
Policy
Police brutality is prevalent statewide in NY
New York City has no monopoly on alleged police misconduct and systemic racism in law enforcement.
New York State
Policy
Will essential workers have enough PPE for a second wave?
Mixed messages and flimsy regulations could leave nurses and others defenseless again.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
Pandemic drives New York’s Medicaid enrollment up
Increased reliance on Medicaid could further increase the state’s spending, though federal aid has helped offset the burden.
Housing
Policy
Federal eviction order prompts calls for further state action
The Trump administration paused evictions until the end of the year, but it won’t cover all New Yorkers.
New York City
Policy
How New York City might avoid 22,000 layoffs
De Blasio says long-term borrowing and union concessions are needed, but some experts and elected officials think there are other options.
Labor
Policy
Overtime pay for farmworkers still in dispute
The overtime threshold could be lowered to 40 hours a week, but farm owners say it would make labor costs too burdensome.
Labor
Policy
New York City’s history of public sector strikes
Despite a 1967 law making strikes illegal, there have been several prominent strikes by transit workers and teachers.
New York City
Policy
Why New York City delayed school reopening
A deal between Mayor Bill de Blasio and organized labor avoids a costly political fight.
Labor
Policy