Politics

Politics

The budget is late, but not as late as many of its predecessors

Not to freak you out but New York leaders have pushed this into late April, May, even August.

Politics

Politics

Big takeaways from first quarter 2023 congressional fundraising

Democratic power brokers raked in the cash while Rep. George Santos barely received any donations.

News & Politics

Politics

Caitlin Halligan confirmed to the New York Court of Appeals

The state Senate voted 47-12 to confirm Gov. Kathy Hochul’s associate chief judge nominee.

Housing

Policy

Lawmakers to Hochul: No housing without ‘good cause’

A growing number of state legislators say they’d rather cut housing from the budget completely than approve a deal without tenant protections.

Politics

Politics

Rowan Wilson confirmed as first Black chief judge of the Court of Appeals

The state Senate voted 40-19 to confirm Gov. Kathy Hochul’s most recent chief judge nominee.

Housing

Policy

Senate open to zoning overrides but Assembly opposed, sources say

Housing is now dominating budget talks as state leaders work towards passing a budget that’s more than two weeks late

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: Good Cause is good economic development

Rising market-rate rents are driving workers out of the city and hurting the state’s overall economy. Albany can stanch the bleeding by including Good Cause Eviction legislation.

Politics

Politics

NY bill calls for governor’s salary to be withheld during budget delay

State lawmakers are prohibited from receiving a salary until a final budget is passed, and they want the governor to abide by the same rules.

Courts

Politics

Senate Judiciary Committee votes to advance Rowan Wilson

Members of the committee voted to advance Hochul’s latest nominee for a full Senate vote.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

As George Santos announces reelection campaign, his single donor remains mum

The embattled Long Island Republican announced his bid amid a discouraging fundraising quarter.

Budget

Policy

Officials reach a tentative compromise on bail

After weeks of negotiations, legislative leaders and the governor have all but signed off on a deal that would remove the ‘least restrictive means’ standard for violent felonies

Policy

Policy

Will NY rely on nuclear to reach its lofty climate goals?

The controversial energy source is getting renewed attention from climate activists and energy providers alike.

New York State

Policy

Where will NY’s renewable energy come from?

The state’s energy research authority projects nearly 100 new solar and wind projects are planned for the next few years.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Dan Goldman is going to mat for Alvin Bragg

The freshman Congress member talked with City & State about pickleball, bagels and his millions.

Politics

Politics

Andrea Stewart-Cousins wants to ax the Commission on Judicial Nomination

The state Senate majority leader said lawmakers are considering a new process for selecting Court of Appeals judges.

Policy

Policy

Hochul and legislative leaders consider changes to discovery reform, worrying public defenders

As state budget negotiations continue, state leaders are rumored to be considering relaxing requirements for prosecutors to turn over evidence quickly.