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
6 things to know about the state’s new LG
Gov. Kathy Hochul has picked state Sen. Brian Benjamin to serve beside her in Albany
New York State
Politics
Hochul’s curious comments on gerrymandering
The new governor promised to change Albany politics before making a very interesting comment on redistricting.
New York State
Politics
Hochul picks Brian Benjamin for LG
The Harlem Democrat could help the new governor make inroads with downstate voters.
New York State
Politics
5 takeaways from Kathy Hochul’s first speech as governor
She laid out her priorities on mask mandates in schools, rent relief distribution and ethics reforms.
Health Care
Policy
Living in isolation has saved – and harmed – New York’s seniors
Older adults were told to stay indoors during the pandemic, but that has had unintended consequences.
New York State
Politics
5 things to know about the new secretary to the governor
Incoming Gov. Kathy Hochul has appointed Karen Persichilli Keogh as her top aide.
New York State
Politics
Cuomo’s first go at a political comeback
The outgoing governor spent his final weeks in office reminding New Yorkers recent scandals have not changed him one bit.
New York State
Politics