New York State

Interviews & Profiles

Delivering a new kind of public service announcement, SNL style

Hack_NY, cofounded by friends Matthew Wing, Julian Klepper and Adam Janos, aims to promote government programs without being taken too seriously.

News & Politics

Hochul targets Stefanik’s seat

As Rep. Elise Stefanik considers a run for governor, Gov. Kathy Hochul told Democrats she's confident they'll win Stefanik's North Country district.

Opinion

Opinion: New York needs the Housing Access Voucher Program

Without HAVP, thousands of New Yorkers who could otherwise be living in safe, stable and affordable housing will continue to call our streets and shelters home.

Opinion

Opinion: Direct cash assistance can help drive down our state's prison population

Providing direct support to people returning from incarceration can provide them with greater economic stability and job security, helping to break the cycle of recidivism.

News & Politics

Are New York’s biggest pension funds investing in Elon Musk?

Both New York City and the state have billion-dollar investments in Tesla, but CUNY and many unions wouldn’t say if they owned shares in Musk’s companies.

Budget

Breaking News

Legislative leaders reach deal with DAs on discovery

The debate over when cases should be dismissed if prosecutors fail to turn over evidence held up the state budget for weeks.

Opinion

Opinion: New York’s maternal health crisis continues to disproportionately harm Black mothers

The state must expand culturally competent health services for Black mothers who face much higher pregnancy-related mortality rates.

Special Reports

Lawmakers strive to protect New York’s universal broadband rollout

The state is pushing forward with its goals under the threat of Trump administration cuts.

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MTA

Quiet transportation upgrades are moving New Yorkers forward

How innovations in New York City are proving their value behind the scenes.

Special Reports

Does Albany need its own management report?

State government is looking to borrow from New York City’s playbook.

Special Reports

Working to connect New Yorkers and improve local governance

A Q&A with Assembly Member Steven Otis on his time leading the Committee on Science and Technology.

Opinion

Opinion: Discovery reform works. Don’t let prosecutors gut it.

The supposed “crisis” surrounding discovery is a uniquely downstate issue, and it is extremely reckless to alter the law for the entire state simply because certain prosecutors say they are struggling with compliance

Policy

Zyn ban falters amid industry backlash

Poppers of “upper deckys” and “babwes” in New York can breathe easy after proposed Zyn ban dies in committee.

Budget

Forget King Andrew. Queen Kathy has arrived.

As budget negotiations grow more contentious, Gov. Kathy Hochul said the Legislature needs leadership from an “aggressive individual” like herself to pass legislation important to New Yorkers.

Opinion

Opinion: New York must fight back against surveillance pricing

As the feds undo consumer protections, it’s time to inform New Yorkers about this hidden system designed to exploit them – and stop it in its tracks.