New York State
Politics
How Kathy Hochul won her first legislative session
The governor checked off nearly all the goals from her January State of the State address.
New York State
Politics
Is now the ‘right time’ for congestion pricing?
Gov. Kathy Hochul caused some headaches for transit advocates during her first gubernatorial debate.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Antonio Delgado has a new constituency
A Q&A with the new lieutenant governor, campaigning in Harlem.
New York State
Politics
Hochul on the defensive, but largely unscathed in her first debate
The governor fought off attacks from her opponents while highlighting the achievements from her short time in office.
New York State
Policy
Here’s some of the major legislation New York passed in the end of the legislative session
After addressing abortion, cryptocurrency and guns, members of the state Senate and Assembly now must shift gears to prepare for elections.
Policy
Policy
Making broadband internet connections to New York’s hardest-to-reach places
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s $1.4 billion ConnectALL initiative is aiming to boost speeds and incentivize new fiber optic cable installations.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Antonio Delgado releases first TV ad, a month ahead of the primary
The new lieutenant governor is relying on video, while avoiding forums and debates.
Politics
Politics
Maloney v. Nadler: Who would have thought?
Both are about to slug it out to decide who stays in Congress.
Gun Control
Policy
What have New York lawmakers done to prevent gun violence this year?
State legislators, along with Gov. Kathy Hochul, have responded to mass shootings and the proliferation of illegal guns by introducing a variety of gun control policies and proposals.
New York State
Politics
“We battled to get that food store:” What the Tops supermarket meant to Buffalo’s Black community
The racist mass shooting has left a deep scar at a symbol of resilience on the city’s East Side.
New York State
Policy
Kidney donation bill stuck in Assembly “traffic jam”
Advocates claimed the legislation could lead to 100 more donors every year, with just a $1 million annual cost for the state.
New York State
Policy
Hochul proposes raising age to purchase AR-15 rifle to 21
Both in Texas and Buffalo, 18-year-old men legally purchased these semiautomatic rifles before their attacks.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Antonio Delgado’s swearing in sets up a messy election schedule
The special election to fill his seat representing the 19th Congressional District will likely be held on Aug. 23.
New York State
Policy
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s remaining legislative priorities: Bills on guns and abortion
With just five days left in the session, there’s a lot of dealmaking left to be done by the governor and state lawmakers.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Peoples-Stokes: I’m disappointed in how America allows racism to continue
The Assembly majority leader discusses the aftermath of the Buffalo mass shooting and impact on her community.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Security fears persist about New York’s potential use of electronic voting machines
The state Legislature could vote to ban the devices before the state Board of Elections approves them for use.
Policy
Policy
Advocates cheer as Assembly moves to approve Adult Survivors Act
A spokesman for Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie made the abrupt announcement, delivering a late session victory for those advocating on behalf of victims of sexual abuse.
New York State
Politics
Did the court’s draft maps sufficiently preserve communities of interest?
Some legislators and groups called the new districts unconstitutional in submitted testimony. It’s unclear how their feedback will affect the final lines.
Policy
Policy
Hochul proposes new gun laws, social media crackdowns after mass shooting
The governor announced a series of measures meant to address the spread of white supremacy online and strengthen gun control laws in New York.
Policy
Policy