New York State
Criminal Justice
Hundreds of deaths in state prisons go unexplained
A City & State investigation found a lack of reporting on people who have died while in custody, as well as for those who were compassionately released, going back decades.
News & Politics
New year, new committee chairs
Legislative leaders announced committee chairs for the new legislative session, with some notable new roles
New York State
Legislative leaders pledge to prioritize affordability as session begins
In opening remarks, both state Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie said they intend to pass legislation to address New Yorkers’ cost of living.
Policy
State lawmakers await committee assignments as legislative session begins
New year, new committees.
Ethics
Can Cuomo convince New York’s highest court to scrap state ethics commission?
The state Court of Appeals heard oral arguments in the former governor’s case against the state Commission on Ethics and Lobbying and Government.
Policy
DMV defends Green Light Law meant to protect immigrants
Although the DMV strongly defended the law, Hochul wouldn’t say whether she might revisit the law that has Trump's incoming border czar threatening retaliation against New York.
Albany Agenda
Paulin’s ‘Weinstein’ bill back on legislative agenda for 2025
The controversial bill, which failed to pass last year, would allow prosecutors to introduce evidence of prior sexual offenses in legal proceedings.
Policy
Hochul says 2025 is the year to change involuntary commitment laws
Despite past opposition from lawmakers, the governor once again plans to propose expansions to laws involving involuntary mental health treatment
Opinion
Opinion: A revolving loan fund could help solve New York’s housing crisis
To drive down the cost of housing, we need a dramatic increase in supply – which means we need to make it cheaper to take out loans to fund new housing construction.
Policy
Happy 2025! It’s time to start thinking about the next census
New population estimates show minor improvements for New York, but experts are worried about how Trump could interfere with census count efforts in 2030.
New York State
Is New York really a ‘sanctuary state’?
A patchwork of statewide measures limit cooperation with immigration officials, but none entirely prohibit information sharing by local law enforcement
Personality
Remembering Jimmy Carter and his New York legacy
The 39th president spent most of his life in Georgia, but he left a mark on New York City, particularly after visiting the blighted South Bronx in 1977.
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New York City
2024’s Top Tweets of the Year from First Read Tonight
The best of the best from City & State New York’s evening newsletter.
New York State
Hochul’s end-of-year vetoes and signatures
Just one bill remains for the governor to act on as 2024 comes to a close.
MTA
The MTA capital plan is rejected. What does that mean?
The next $65 billion five-year capital plan is on hold for now as state leaders are poised to debate funding
Albany Agenda
Here’s what’s on the agenda for the 2025 state legislative session
From education to criminal justice, lawmakers have a lot to debate next year in Albany.
Editor's Note
Editor’s note: New Year’s political resolutions for 2025
The past year has given us plenty of goals for New York politicians.
News & Politics
New York political predictions for 2025
Who will be elected New York City mayor? What is Andrew Cuomo angling for? We asked experts to consult their crystal ball.
Interviews & Profiles
Exit interview: Jamaal Bowman says he’s ‘proud of all of it’
The outgoing congressional representative said he’ll remain active in Yonkers and Bronx politics and eventually plans to run for office again.
News & Politics
Eric Adams will take his tin cup – and baggage – to Albany next year
The mayor has floated support for a proposal to cut taxes for low-income New Yorkers and to make involuntary removals easier – both of which need state approval.
