Technology
Policy
Cuomo’s State of the State tech proposals, so far
Ahead of his State of the State address, Cuomo has unveiled a slew of proposals with technology impacts
Nonprofits
Policy
Nonprofits brace for possible state cuts to social services
What New York nonprofits should watch this upcoming legislative session.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
Cuomo’s 2020 State of the State proposals
The governor unveiled more than 30 ideas before he even took the state on Jan. 8.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Will Democrats reform their new bail reform law?
Potential changes include adding bail-eligible offense and giving judges more discretion.
New York State
Politics
5 things to know about William Barclay
The Assemblyman’s father also served the New York Legislature.
Transportation
Opinion
High-speed rail between Buffalo and NYC isn’t cost-effective
Instead, Gov. Andrew Cuomo should invest in local transit improvements all over the state.
New York City
Policy
Is New York cyber-battle ready?
An escalation with Iran has left the country on alert for cyberattacks – and New York is no exception.
New York City
Politics
New York prepares for potential Iran blowback
With threats being hurled between Iran and the U.S., the Empire State is taking extra precautions to thwart terrorism.
New York State
Politics
What should be done about New York’s $6.1 billion budget gap?
Three experts talk about the next steps the state should take.
New York State
Politics
An anti-Semitic attack in Rockland County and bail reform goes into effect
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York State
Politics
New York Democrats’ fractured views on the Iran drone strike
While Republicans stand united on the U.S.’s killing of Qassim Suleimani and Democrats oppose rush to war, their messaging varies.
New York State
Policy
Why Cuomo shot down a bill to study municipal broadband
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the bill was “well-intentioned” but that it would be too expensive to complete.
New York State
Policy
What Brian Kolb’s arrest means for bail reform
Getting arrested on New Year’s Eve for allegedly drinking and driving is bad enough, but Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb drove his state-issued GMC Acadia into a ditch at an especially inopportune time for Republicans as they vociferously oppose bail reform.
New York State
Policy
What’s next for e-bikes in New York?
E-bike advocates are pushing back after Gov. Andrew Cuomo vetoes a bill to legalize e-bikes and e-scooters.
New York State
Politics
New York political predictions for 2020
Six experts assess the Queens borough president race, the upcoming state legislative session and whether there will be any AOC-style upsets.
New York State
Politics
The best New York political investigations of 2019
Journalists tackled housing discrimination on Long Island, predatory lending in the New York City taxi medallion industry and more.
New York State
Politics
From Rockland to Brooklyn, anti-Semitic attacks become more frequent
Gov. Andrew Cuomo and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio are responding with more police in Jewish neighborhoods.
New York State
Personality
Who in New York politics is most likely to succeed?
Some elected officials stack up better than others among their peers.
New York City
Politics