New York City

Politics

City & State’s 10 most clicked on stories of 2019

You may be surprised by what our most clicked on story of the year was – we definitely were.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

The DSA-endorsed New York City candidates

Here’s what you need to know about the Congressional and Assembly candidates endorsed by the Democratic Socialists of America.

New York City

Policy

Setting the Agenda: Previewing Albany’s 2020 session

Heading into the new decade New York lawmakers will debate on everything from plastic bags to sex work.

Criminal Justice

Policy

Democrats say it’s time to stop passing on pot

They’re determined to make a deal after their last effort went up in smoke.

Criminal Justice

Policy

Will the bail reforms survive the session?

The top criminal justice bills on Albany’s 2020 agenda.

New York City

Policy

Ramos, Constantinides lead protest against new Amazon distribution centers

Lawmakers and labor advocates cite poor working conditions in protest against future Amazon distribution centers.

Infrastructure

Policy

Which infrastructure upgrades will get a green light this year?

Three ways that lawmakers, business interests, local governments and unions want to work with the governor to jump-start infrastructure projects across the state.

New York State

Policy

Cuomo vetoes bill aimed to help people of color keep custody of their kids

Advocates will renew the fight to increase the burden of proof needed to substantiate child neglect cases in 2020.

Labor

Policy

New York wants to write its own rules for the gig economy

The business community is pushing back on AB5-like legislation in New York. This is what they’re proposing instead.