New York City
Politics
The community hit by coronavirus outbreak in more ways than one
Asian American politicians speak out against attacks and stereotypes.
New York State
Personality
A blunt conversation with Cuomo’s pot czar
Norman Birenbaum has been heading up the governor’s efforts to legalize marijuana.
New York State
Policy
Can legislators make coronavirus work for them?
The outbreak has drawn attention to income inequality and health care access.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
How Donald Trump almost ran against Gov. Andrew Cuomo
A cadre of New York Republicans wanted the mogul to run for governor in 2014.
Nonprofits
Policy
Cuomo resurfaces nonprofit donor disclosure plan
The governor wants to make major donors to nonprofits public despite losing a legal battle over a similar 2016 law.
Labor
Policy
Could coronavirus push gig workers’ labor fight to the fore?
Despite concern about gig workers’ risk of exposure, the gig economy debate remains in limbo in Albany.
Education
Politics
Photos: Celebrating New York’s education leaders
City & State’s Education Power 100 reception recognized New York’s titans of teaching.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Democrats’ generational divide on gestational surrogacy
Melissa DeRosa says some older lawmakers just don’t get the young people.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Is Cuomo taking advantage of the coronavirus?
A few state legislators have taken issue with a new law that aims to tackle the coronavirus, suggesting that the governor is attempting a power grab. But is he really?
New York State
Policy
Is Amazon coming to Grand Island?
Amazon is not yet commenting, but Grand Island is all but promised a new Amazon warehouse.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
The fight for better drug deals
Lawmakers agree the cost of prescription meds needs to be lowered – but how?
New York State
Policy
New York schools spend big on high-tech security
New technology investments in New York school districts suggest that security is their priority.
New York City
Politics
New York preps for coronavirus and hopes for Trusted Traveler Programs renewal
Rounding up the week’s political news
Technology
Policy
Controversial facial-recognition app used by State Police, U.S. attorney
Technology that pulls images from social media platforms used by New York law enforcement agencies
Nonprofits
NYN Media
State contracting woes take the spotlight at meeting
The Not-For-Profit Contracting advisory committee wants organizations to share their struggles with contracting.
Health Care
Politics
Coronavirus is coming. Is New York ready?
How health officials are bracing for a large-scale outbreak.
Ethics
Policy
Will lawmakers cede control in order to clean up Albany?
Reformers want the judiciary to make more appointments on a proposed state ethics commission.
New York State
Policy