New York State
Power Lists
The 2021 Albany 40 Under 40
Recognizing the next generation of rising stars in state politics.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Rep. Carolyn Maloney wants more paid leave for federal employees
The Congress member’s Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act would impact 2.7 million workers.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Liz Krueger, the reformer
The longtime state senator talks JCOPE reform and fixing the New York City Board of Elections.
Politics
Politics
What happened to to-go alcohol and how it could come back
Bills to extend the pandemic accommodation haven’t passed.
Policy
Policy
How is New York protecting itself from cybercrime?
Ransomware and other kinds of cyberattacks pose threats to local governments, schools and more.
New York State
Politics
Rochester’s newly united legislative delegation
Five new members of the state Senate and Assembly have passed bills in Albany while avoiding the divisions of local politics.
New York State
Politics
Battery Park City residents rebel against Cuomo’s planned memorial
Residents of Battery Park City are rebelling against Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his plans to convert a slice of Rockefeller Park into a memorial to essential workers and the sacrifices they have made during the coronavirus pandemic.
New York State
Opinion
MTA leadership should be on the same page
The MTA needs clear lines of authority to address immediate challenges.
Labor
Policy
How a deal for gig workers fell apart
There was a tentative agreement to give them the right to organize, but a flawed negotiation process created backlash.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
How practical socialism helped India Walton win
Hard work and an emphasis on local issues means Buffalo could have its first female mayor.
New York State
Politics
2021 Democratic upstate mayoral primary results
Insurgents show strength in Buffalo and Rochester while incumbent can declare victory in Albany.
New York State
Politics
How New York repealed the ‘walking while trans’ law
Activist Kiara St. James, along with other activists and lawmakers, worked for years to end the discriminatory law.
New York City
Politics
New York hits vaccination benchmark and the final NYC mayoral debate
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Report shows nonprofit job recovery in May
The sector gained 63,000 new jobs, but still is well below pre-pandemic levels.
Labor
Policy
Unemployed New Yorkers still can’t get through to the Department of Labor
The problem persists despite $193 million in contracts to address it.
Energy & Environment
Politics
New York has a long road ahead to meet its climate goals
A new report from NYPIRG lays out where the state is now, and what still needs to happen to hit its climate benchmarks.
New York City
Politics