Albany Agenda
Policy
Gov. Kathy Hochul killed these bills last year – and they’re back from the dead
The governor may have struck them down with vetoes, but state lawmakers are trying again.
Albany Agenda
Politics
Molinaro opponent touts $1.4 million first quarter fundraising haul
Democrat Josh Riley is attempting to unseat the Republican rep.
Politics
Politics
NY League of Conservation Voters drops 2024 endorsement slate
Like human caused climate change, this group of 85 endorsees is pretty predictable.
Albany Agenda
Politics
Retiring lawmakers leave obscure leadership roles vacant
Help wanted: state Senate vice president pro tempore.
Education
Policy
Even before Hochul proposed cuts, many NY school districts were struggling
COVID-19-related federal aid is running out, and tax revenues were also impacted by the pandemic.
Albany Agenda
Politics
Hochul seeks liaison for Muslim community
The governor is creating a new position in her administration after months of criticism over how she talks about the war in Gaza
Albany Agenda
Politics
New six-figure ad buy to push for NY HEAT Act in state budget
Climate change advocates are taking their fight to the airwaves.
Albany Agenda
Updated
Politics
The New York elected officials calling for a ceasefire in Gaza
A growing number of politicians, labor unions, city councils and other organizations have joined the call for a ceasefire as the death toll increases.
Albany Agenda
Policy
Andrea Stewart-Cousins: Lawmakers still waiting on labor-developer deal on housing
The state Senate majority leader said the New York budget won’t be done by April 1.
Heard Around Town
Policy
Heastie: ‘There’s an understanding’ on tenant protections in NY budget
The Assembly speaker told reporters he hopes state budget negotiations will result in a deal on housing.
Albany Agenda
Politics
Few City & State readers think we’re looking at an on-time budget
It’s budget week in the Capitol, and it could be the first of many.
Albany Agenda
Policy
NY lawmakers focused on environmental legislation this week
From Hudson River clean-up to natural gas hook-ups, lawmakers took action on protecting the state’s natural resources.
Albany Agenda
Opinion
Opinion: Nationwide, LGBTQ+ young people are in crisis. New York can do something about it.
We must include funding for free mental health appointments for our youth in this year’s state budget.
Albany Agenda
Politics
Goldman, Levine and Reynoso back new bus funding
Rep. Dan Goldman, and the Manhattan and Brooklyn borough presidents, want Hochul to include $90 million for more free buses and better service
2024 presidential election
Politics
Pro-Palestine activists urge primary voters to cast blank ballots to protest Biden
The state Board of Elections does not plan to include blank ballots in its unofficial election day results, which could undermine the protest.
Albany Agenda
Politics
Who are real estate lobbyists talking to in New York?
A new Housing Justice for All report breaks down the influence peddling.
Albany Agenda
Personality
Basil Seggos wants to trust the science
The departing DEC commissioner says New York is serious about addressing climate change.
Heard Around Town
Politics
It’s time for the NY political world to pay homage to the Irish
Parades, flag-raising, Irish-themed attack ads – Happy St. Patrick’s Day New York!
Albany Agenda
Policy
Assembly is silent on expanding state cannabis agency enforcement power
The state Senate and the governor both want to expand enforcement powers of the state Office of Cannabis Management.
Policy
Policy