New York State
News & Politics
Menendez indictment finds Schumer and Santos aligned
Both the Senate Majority Leader and the indicted Long Island Republican want to avoid a rush to judgment.
Power of Diversity
The 2023 Power of Diversity: Latino 100
The New York leaders with Latin American roots.
Heard Around Town
Cruz still plans to push for state-level work permits for asylum-seekers
The Queens Assembly member said the law is needed for people from places other than Venezuela.
Immigration
Which counties are closing their doors to asylum-seekers?
More than 30 counties around the state have taken steps to block New York City from sending migrants to local hotels and shelters.
Albany Agenda
The bills still awaiting Kathy Hochul’s signature before the end of the year
The Legislature passed hundreds of bills before breaking in June. Many high–profile ones like Clean Slate and a bill to create a reparations task force have yet to be signed.
Opinion
Opinion: The case for fixing probation and parole
Research shows that the supposed benefits of probation and parole are illusory, but their harms are very real.
Events
City & State’s Government Procurement conference focuses on modernization
The event attended by government leaders and procurement experts stressed the importance of robust digitization and best business practices.
Immigration
After meeting with Biden, Hochul touts TPS as a win
The governor initially distanced herself from the issue of asylum-seekers in New York City, but she’s taking credit for getting the feds to act.
Workforce
Hochul doesn’t talk state work permits with Biden
But state Senate lawyers are currently analyzing new legislation that would supersede the federal government
Campaigns & Elections
New York Republicans file lawsuit challenging newly signed mail voting law
Led by Rep. Elise Stefanik, conservatives say the new law violates the state Constitution.
Campaigns & Elections
New policy group spends big on D’Esposito attack ads
Formed in February, Empire State Voices has targeted several New York Republicans in swing districts – and it’s not clear who’s funding them.
Personality
The infamous Independent Democratic Conference: Where are they now?
A group of eight state Senate Democrats caucused with Republicans for years. None are still in office.
Power List
The 2023 Upstate Power 100
The leaders who have the region on the up and up.
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News & Politics
Curious who will be governing New York in 5 years? Take a look at the staffers.
Across New York City and state legislative branches, intra-office succession planning is alive and well.
Interviews & Profiles
Jessica Ramos’ statewide wage transparency law is going into effect this weekend
And she says she’s not running for mayor … at the moment.
2024 New York congressional battleground
Who’s running to unseat Nick LaLota in NY-1?
The Long Island seat remains competitive.
Personality
New York lawmakers who used to be in unions
From the union hall to the halls of power: legislators previously worked as union nurses, educators and bartenders.
2024 New York congressional battleground
Who’s running to unseat George Santos in NY-3?
Everyone wants a piece of this seat.
Immigration
New York looks at options for state work authorization for asylum-seekers
Lawmakers including Catalina Cruz and Jenifer Rajkumar have introduced bills. Gov. Kathy Hochul said she’s considering “possible language.”
Policy
