Technology
Policy
Talking workforce development with Civic Hall’s Andrew Rasiej
A conversation with founder and CEO of Civic Hall.
New York City
Policy
Setting the Agenda: Previewing Albany’s 2020 session
Heading into the new decade New York lawmakers will debate on everything from plastic bags to sex work.
Long Island
Politics
Sex toys, a corrupt police chief and a DA found guilty
What you need to know about the trial of Thomas Spota, Suffolk’s former DA.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Will the bail reforms survive the session?
The top criminal justice bills on Albany’s 2020 agenda.
New York City
Policy
Ramos, Constantinides lead protest against new Amazon distribution centers
Lawmakers and labor advocates cite poor working conditions in protest against future Amazon distribution centers.
Infrastructure
Policy
Which infrastructure upgrades will get a green light this year?
Three ways that lawmakers, business interests, local governments and unions want to work with the governor to jump-start infrastructure projects across the state.
Infrastructure
Policy
Democrats failed to pass prevailing wage last session. Will it happen this year?
The legislation is exposing fissures within the ascendant Democratic Party.
New York City
Politics
Bloomberg's unpopularity soars and impeachment proceedings ramp up
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York City
Policy
What to know about Amazon’s new office in Manhattan
Amazon plans to expand in New York. Here’s how to cut through all the hot takes.
Energy & Environment
Policy
New York’s war on plastic
Democratic lawmakers are pushing a wave of bills next session as the climate crisis worsens.
Bill de Blasio
Opinion
Corey Johnson’s flimsy excuse for holding up paid vacation
Studies show small businesses can afford to give workers time off.
Education
Policy
The fates of specialized high schools, charter schools and rural schools
How Democrats will decide kids’ futures in 2020.
New York City
Policy
Will New York students finally get the funding they were promised?
Lawmakers finally have a chance to beat Cuomo in a decadelong school aid fight.
New York City
Opinion
Brooklyn’s Barclays Center is a questionable part of Bloomberg’s legacy
The mayor showed solicitousness toward fellow moguls above all.
Energy & Environment
Policy
The latest in New York bird law. Yes, that’s a thing.
Lawmakers have stepped up to protect our fine feathered friends.
Technology
Policy
