Health Care
Policy
Hochul explains her support for Medical Aid in Dying
“We're not talking about ending life early, but about ending dying early,” the governor said.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: New Yorkers deserve clean and affordable energy, not more fossil fuel greed
Despite what oil lobbyists claim, it’s not true that environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act are slowing down renewable energy projects.
Policy
Policy
Hochul agrees to sign Medical Aid in Dying bill
The governor will announce on Wednesday that she and lawmakers have reached an agreement on the controversial legislation.
News & Politics
Politics
Hochul still leads Stefanik, while New Yorkers warm to Mamdani
A new Siena poll found that New York voters are on board with parts of New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s agenda.
Personality
Personality
2025 Winners & Losers of the Year: Special Awards
Who got stabbed in the back and who was just trying to make a friend?
Personality
Personality
To Jordan Wright, the time to engage young voters is now
The incoming president of the Manhattan Young Democrats reflects on this year’s mayoral race and looks to his second year in the Assembly.
2026 New York state elections
Politics
Everyone’s waiting on Linda Rosenthal
Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal is a shoe-in to succeed state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, but she still hasn’t decided whether to run.
Personality
Personality
2025 Winners & Losers of the Year
Hello Zohran Mamdani and Julie Menin. Goodbye Andrew Cuomo and Eric Adams.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Glick endorses Lasher for NY-12
The first out gay member of the state Legislature is throwing her support behind Nadler’s protégé.
Sponsored Content
Sponsor Content
Alternative Delivery May Provide a Missing Link in New York’s Climate Resilience Push
New York is a national climate leader – but moving from plans to real projects is the next challenge.
Politics
Politics
DSA will consider endorsing Espaillat challenger at candidate forum
Endorsing Darializa Avila Chevalier could set up another fight between DSA and Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, who counts Rep. Adriano Espaillat as an ally.
Policy
Policy
Hochul and legislative leaders play game of chicken with AI regulations
Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to rewrite the RAISE Act with language nearly identical to a California law, a hard no for lawmakers.
Policy
Policy
Lawmakers seek to expand New York Power Authority board
The proposal to expand the board was originally included in the 2023 Build Public Renewables Act but stripped out during budget negotiations.
2026 New York gubernatorial election
Politics
A Long Islander enters the gubernatorial fray
Bruce Blakeman announced his bid for governor three years after another Long Island Republican gave Gov. Kathy Hochul a run for her money
New York State
Personality
Exit Interview: Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan became the voice for all New York mayors
The experienced elected official used her post to influence the state Legislature on matters important to local executives.
New York State
Personality
Exit Interview: Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh did it his way
The independent elected official bucked the family’s Republican legacy, and that was OK.
Policy
Policy
Here are the high-profile bills Hochul has yet to act on
Gov. Kathy Hochul has 165 bills left to sign or veto before the end of the year.
Health Care
Power Lists
The 2025 Top Mental Health Care Providers
Medical and nonprofit organizations meeting New Yorkers’ mental health needs
News & Politics
Politics