New York State
Editor's Note
Editor’s note: MTA needs $100 billion, but Janno Lieber will settle for $68 billion
The transit system’s CEO is out stumping for an underfunded, capital plan.
News & Politics
Zohran Mamdani, mayoral candidate who confronted Trump border czar, flooded with racist abuse and threats
After video of the democratic socialist politician’s confrontation with border czar Tom Homan went viral, his office’s phone lines were overwhelmed by hateful callers.
Policy
Advocates for domestic violence survivors back Hochul’s proposed discovery changes
Groups that support survivors of domestic and sexual violence are asking lawmakers to approve controversial changes to the state’s discovery laws that are favored by prosecutors and opposed by criminal justice reformers.
Policy
Legislature proposes spending millions to help legal cannabis industry
For the state’s legal cannabis cultivators, the Assembly and state Senate one-house budget proposals are dope.
Opinion
Opinion: Babies’ health hangs in the balance this budget season
A call for a dedicated funding stream that ensures New York’s young children and families have access to preventative supports and services they need.
Andrew Cuomo
From Thanos to Che: Revisiting some of City & State’s best Cuomo covers
Delving into our archives that chronicle most of the former governor’s career arc.
Immigration
Trump border czar blasts sanctuary state laws in Albany visit
Homan also criticized Gov. Kathy Hochul for trying to place limits on Mayor Eric Adams’ ability to collaborate with ICE.
Sponsored Content
Lawmakers and advocates call for additional state funding for aging services at AARP NY event
Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright and state Sen. Cordell Cleare spoke at the virtual legislative forum presented by City & State.
News & Politics
AOC and other NY progressives call for Mahmoud Khalil’s release in letter to DHS
More than 40 elected officials signed onto the missive.
Albany Agenda
Assembly and state Senate release ‘one-house’ state budget proposals
The Legislature’s budget proposals differ from the governor’s executive budget proposal when it comes to discovery reform, involuntary commitment and rebate checks.
Policy
DOCCS commissioner: Prison strike is over
Most of the corrections officers who took part in the unsanctioned strike have returned to work, and those who continued to strike have been fired.
Albany Agenda
$10 million tax credit for businesses advertising in local media gets Albany rally
Supporters will meet at the statehouse to ask Gov. Hochul to fund the Lift Our Communities, Advertise Locally Act in this year’s budget.
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Interviews & Profiles
SUNY pushes back on Trump’s second term
Senior Vice Chancellor and General Counsel Kapil Longani discusses the impact of the president’s return to the White House on the system’s 64 colleges and universities.
News & Politics
Gov. Kathy Hochul takes aim at Rep. ‘Mike something’
Continuing her trend of stronger rhetoric against the GOP, the governor repeatedly criticized potential gubernatorial opponent Rep. Mike Lawler during the Albany Somos conference.
Special Reports
Hochul makes up with unions after Hector LaSalle
The governor has spent the past couple years allying herself with organized labor.
Special Reports
Albany lawmakers focused on labor agenda brace for Trump’s second term
A look at the impact the administration will have on the 2025 legislative session.
Special Reports
Passing bills to benefit workers in the state Senate
A Q&A with state Sen. Jessica Ramos.
Special Reports
Making additional improvements to Tier 6 pensions
A Q&A with state Sen. Robert Jackson
Special Reports
Passing prevailing wage and worker safety expansions
A Q&A with Assembly Member Harry Bronson.
Special Reports
Loading Act’s author on New York’s AI agenda
A Q&A with state Sen. Kristen Gonzalez.
