New York State
Energy & Environment
So… what ever happened to setting up safer basement apartments in New York?
Legislation to legalize and regulate underground dwellings stalled in the Legislature during session.
Technology
Opinion: Closing the broadband adoption gap in New York
More than 97% of households in the state now have access to broadband, but many still can’t afford it.
Policy
Incumbents are the first to sign up for fledgling state campaign finance program
The new program hit a milestone as questions still linger about controversial tweaks.
Opinion
Opinion: Congress must act to guarantee funding for child care in New York
The government shutdown could imperil billions of dollars of federal funding necessary to keep New York’s child care system afloat.
New York City
AOC, Jamaal Bowman seemingly mistake Democratic state legislator for Republican
Assembly Member Jaime Williams may be conservative on immigration, but she’s not a Republican.
News & Politics
Women who accused Cuomo of harassment fight subpoenas from his legal team
Years after they came forward, legal battles continue as the governor’s lawyers seek depositions and even years of phone records.
Campaigns & Elections
Taylor Darling announces state Senate bid
The Long Island Assembly Member is looking to replace state Sen. Kevin Thomas, who is running for Congress.
2024 New York congressional battleground
Who’s running to unseat George Santos in NY-3?
Everyone wants a piece of this seat.
Opinion
Opinion: Let upstate cities choose overdose prevention centers
When facing an overdose crisis of this magnitude, municipalities should have every option on the table.
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.
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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
