New York State
Politics
Backlash grows over Hochul DFS nominee
Some progressives say Adrienne Harris is too cozy with the industries she would oversee as superintendent of the Department of Financial Services.
New York State
Politics
How Brian Benjamin will be tested as lieutenant governor
Kathy Hochul outlined an expansive portfolio for her newly sworn-in number two.
Energy & Environment
Policy
Will Kathy Hochul support a carbon tax?
Getting behind an effort that fell short last session could change the climate game in New York.
Labor
Politics
What will it take for Amazon workers to unionize?
The e-commerce behemoth is a formidable opponent to labor organizers, even in a union town like New York City.
Technology
Policy
How New York is subsidizing Amazon
Local agencies across the state lure the retail giant to town using generous tax incentives.
New York State
Politics
Five things to watch on redistricting in the coming days
The Independent Redistricting Commission is set to release draft congressional and state legislative district lines soon.
New York State
Politics
Deadly flooding in NYC and an extraordinary session in Albany
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
The fight for abortion rights in New York is not over
State Sen. Alessandra Biaggi on why the state still has work to do on making abortions accessible.
Energy & Environment
Politics
Flash flooding highlights immediate dangers of climate change – again
Elected officials and activists say state and local governments need to do more now.
New York State
Policy
Hochul’s pot picks get the thumbs up
Former Assembly Member Tremaine Wright and cannabis advocate Christoper Alexander will oversee the new state program
Housing
Policy
State lawmakers reach a deal to extend the eviction moratorium
Landlords and tenants both have reasons to like the proposed changes to a state housing relief program.
New York State
Politics
The race to replace Brian Benjamin is on
A long list of candidates are interested in representing Harlem in the state Senate.
Health Care
Policy
Calls for NY Hero Act’s implementation lack follow up
There has been no action on requests to Gov. Kathy Hochul to enact the law which aims to lessen the risks of coronavirus infection to frontline, essential workers.
Albany Agenda
Politics
Lawmakers could return to Albany this week. Here’s what they want to get done.
We know what you’re thinking: Impeachment’s not the No. 1 priority.
Power Lists
Power Lists
New York State Top 50 Lobbyists 2021
The government relations firms that earned the most lobbying in the state in 2020.
New York State
Politics
A new governor in town and school plans coming into focus
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Ethics
Policy
A new ethical zeitgeist hits Albany
Even JCOPE is doing something about holding public officials accountable.
New York State
Politics
LG pick is the latest sign Hochul 2022 is up and running
An unexpected incumbent from Western New York is moving fast to position herself downstate.
New York State
Politics