Policy
Albany Agenda
State lawmakers call for withholding state employees’ federal taxes
Since Trump cut federal funds to New York, Assembly Member Micah Lasher and state Sen. Jessica Ramos want to let the state government withhold federal taxes.
New York City
What’s the deal with the 2025 NYC ballot proposals?
Six proposals stand before me, but only three are vehemently opposed by the City Council.
Policy
Weekly unemployment insurance benefits set to increase
The maximum unemployment insurance benefit rate from $504 per week to $869 per week beginning, now that the state has paid off its unemployment trust fund debt.
Policy
Majority of New Yorkers (still) support Medical Aid in Dying becoming law
New polling shows a majority of New Yorkers want the governor to sign legislation permitting doctors to assist terminally ill patients in ending their lives.
Technology
Protecting New York from cyber threats through collaboration and innovation
City & State’s Information Security Summit: Protecting NY’s Data & Information Systems event explored ways to strengthen systems, software and people against attacks.
Labor
Elected officials and activists launch new coalition to raise minimum wage
Zohran Mamdani has called for a $30 minimum wage, and the “Living Wage for All Coalition” wants to make that a reality.
Interviews & Profiles
Preparing New York for evolving cyber threats
An interview with New York State Deputy Chief Cyber Officer for Operations Michaela Lee
Policy
Activists ask U.N. to investigate solitary confinement in NY prisons
The U.N. considers solitary confinement for more than 15 consecutive days to be a form of torture.
Policy
Will the next mayor finally allocate 1% of the NYC budget for parks?
Advocates with a new parks platform say it’s time.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
What are Mamdani’s plans to tax the rich?
Legislative leaders have previously proposed increasing state taxes, and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani wants to raise taxes on wealthy New York City residents.
Policy
TWU president slams Eric Adams as “backstabber” over support for horse carriage ban
John Samuelsen said the mayor “blindsided” him when he called on the City Council to pass Ryder’s Law.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Where does Zohran Mamdani stand on prostitution?
It’s an issue his opponents won’t stop talking about.
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Policy
DOCCS committee recommends weakening law against solitary confinement
The state prison agency encouraged the state Legislature to consider tweaks to the law that would make it easier to put people in solitary confinement.
New York City
As Climate Week begins, is New York ready for the next Superstorm Sandy?
Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Rohit “Rit” Aggarwala outlines the city’s progress, its multibillion-dollar investments and the challenges of sustaining momentum in the Trump era.
Events
Building strong career growth and economic stability
City & State’s “Economic & Workforce Development Summit: Creating & Developing Opportunities for NY’s Economy & Workforce,” event dives into the topic.
New York City
All the major NYC mayoral candidates want to ban horse-drawn carriages
Especially Curtis “Protect Animals” Sliwa.
Eric Adams
Tuberculosis control, bus lane construction, bathroom cleaning: Where staffing problems continued to hurt city services
An updated review of city agency performance in fiscal year 2025 highlights how staffing shortages contributed to delayed or diminished city services – and where the city saw some improvements.
Policy
MAHA moment? NYC Council bill would ban fluoride in drinking water
The bill’s primary sponsor, Council Member Jim Gennaro, is close with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., but said the Health and Human Services secretary did not suggest this.
Policy
Here’s how NY plans to regulate kids’ use of social media
The state attorney general’s office released draft rules around age verification and prohibitions on showing algorithmic feeds to minors without parental permission.
Policy
Federal cuts will be ‘catastrophic for low-income families,’ NYC shelter provider warns
In a new report, Win outlined how New York can prepare for the loss of billions of federal dollars – including by raising taxes on the rich.
