New York State
Politics
State legislative Dems say goodbye to more of the governor’s directives
You don’t have to worry about “Cuomo chips” anymore.
New York State
Policy
Progressives are enlisting businesses in support of New York Health Act
A successful single-payer system would give employees of small businesses more access to health care.
New York State
Politics
New York to lose one congressional seat
But the state only needed 89 more people to fill out the census to keep all 27 of its House seats.
Housing
Policy
Lawmakers are extending eviction moratorium the easy way
A quick deal gives Democratic lawmakers four more months to figure out how to avoid a potential tidal wave of residential and commercial evictions.
Energy & Environment
Policy
Climate bill would tax carbon in New York
New legislation aims to raise billions of dollars to fund a “just transition” away from fossil fuels.
New York City
Politics
A guilty verdict in Chauvin trial and Cuomo impeachment probe continues
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York State
Policy
Gas plant in Newburgh tests limits of NY’s landmark climate law
Can the state meet its ambitious green energy goals if it permits an increased burning of fracked gas?
New York State
Politics
NY Legislature moves to make COVID-19 workplace rules permanent
Just when the Heroes Act takes effect depends on Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
New York State
Politics
How will New York convert unused buildings into housing?
Lawmakers are ironing out the details on a plan to renovate office buildings and hotels. It’ll cost much more than what they’ve set aside.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Cuomo’s polling numbers are notably not disastrous
His approval ratings are sinking, but most voters still say he should not resign.
New York City
Politics
Questions over Cuomo’s scandals continue and the mayoral race heats up
Rounding up the week’s political news
New York State
Personality
Rachel May, a different kind of upstate Democrat
The IDC-slaying state senator is showing that you don’t have to be a moderate to win.
New York City
Politics
The state has a budget and the GOP has a candidate for governor
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York State
Policy
Vaccine passports raise equity, privacy concerns
New York’s Excelsior Pass can’t be equitable until vaccinations are equitable, some advocates say.
New York State
Politics
Can a Trump Republican unseat Maloney?
Assembly Member Colin Schmitt has a record that belies claims to bipartisanship as he launches a 2022 congressional bid.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
All the allegations against Cuomo
Here are all of the women who have accused the governor of sexual harassment.
Budget
Policy
Budget vote exposes Democratic divisions
Some moderates voted against the revenue bill, while Democratic Socialists changed their vote at the last minute.
Nonprofits
Policy
What’s in store for New York nonprofits in the state budget
Boosted pay for human services workers, support for Asian American organizations and more.
Budget
Policy