New York State

Politics

Who is the man tasked with redrawing New York’s new district lines?

After the courts threw out gerrymandered maps, redistricting expert Jonathan Cervas will come up with new ones.

Policy

Policy

Can New York court and regulate the crypto industry at the same time?

Some state lawmakers are making enemies in the cryptocurrency industry as Eric Adams tries to woo it.

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Policy

Court of Appeals throws out New York redistricting maps

Congressional and state Senate lines will need to be redrawn, the state’s highest court ruled.

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Politics

Hochul wants to replace Brian Benjamin on the ballot. Will the Legislature let her?

Time is running out for the Legislature to approve a bill that would get Brian Benjamin off the primary ballot.

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Policy

Poll: New Yorkers support supervised injection sites

Successful pilot programs in New York City have reversed hundreds of overdoses.

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Politics

With 19 days left in the session, NY state lawmakers’ agendas are crammed

Clean Slate and “good cause” eviction are two of the most high-profile bills the Legislature is considering after passing the state budget.

Politics

Politics

Independent runs for governor or LG? Not so fast

With upheavals and rumors complicating this year’s election cycle, state law makes it difficult to play electoral musical chairs.

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Policy

Pot has been legal in NY for a year. Where are the retail stores?

After delays in setting up the state’s cannabis bureaucracy, the leaders of the regulatory agencies are promising progress.

Budget

Policy

A new subsidy in the state budget aims to help farm owners afford overtime

Workers and advocates are celebrating, but farm owners are saying the tax credit won’t be enough to offset new costs, especially if a 40-hour workweek is instituted.

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Politics

Suozzi calls Florida’s 'Don’t Say Gay' law 'reasonable'

Asked on a conservative radio talk show about the controversial law, Rep. Tom Suozzi leaned into right-wing talking points about not wanting teachers discussing sexual orientation and gender identity.

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Policy

Assembly member looks to change state law to get Brian Benjamin off the ballot

Amy Paulin says a candidate should be able to decline a ballot line if they resign from office.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

Opinion: Many vulnerable New Yorkers lose in Hochul’s first state budget

There’s still time to cancel a prescription drug benefit carve out from New York’s Medicaid managed care program designed by the governor’s predecessor.

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Politics

Who will Hochul appoint as lieutenant governor?

Inside the governor’s search for her new No. 2 – who probably can’t serve for long.

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Politics

Benjamin’s resignation makes LG race the one to watch

Diana Reyna and Ana Maria Archila are both seeing their chances improve dramatically.

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Politics

Hochul addresses Benjamin resignation: “It was very unfortunate”

The governor has made moves to protect herself from the political fallout from the downfall of her former lieutenant governor, who has pleaded not guilty to federal corruption charges.