News & Politics
Politics
WFP’s absence felt in Rochester mayoral race
Why is the progressive third party staying out of a competitive upstate mayoral primary?
Energy & Environment
Policy
Environmentalists are not on board with Hochul’s new nuclear plant
Green energy advocates were quick to denounce the governor’s plan to build a nuclear facility to provide zero-emission energy as a distraction from real clean solutions
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Council president and top mayoral aide vie to become Syracuse’s next mayor
Incumbent Mayor Ben Walsh isn’t on the ballot in the Democratic primary, but the fight between his deputy Sharon Ownes and Common Council President Pro Tempore at Hogan could serve as a referendum on his mayoralty.
Trailblazers
Power Lists
The 2025 Casino & Sports Betting Trailblazers
The major players in New York’s expanding gambling industry.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: The Club World Cup should celebrate immigrants, not criminalize them
New York is a sanctuary city, and that means we must protect the dignity of all people – residents and visitors alike.
News & Politics
Politics
Should Democrats wait to win in the midterms or fight back on immigration now?
Reps. Dan Goldman and Jerry Nadler presented differing views on how the party should proceed.
Policy
Policy
Court of Appeals upholds Kingston’s rent control policies
The decision from New York’s highest court will likely embolden other upstate cities that want to adopt rent control but have been scared off by lawsuits from landlord groups.
Policy
Policy
Zohran Mamdani’s 3 bills
The democratic socialist Assembly member has championed ambitious reforms, with limited success in getting them enacted into law.
Policy
Policy
Hochul promises ‘fight’ over immigration, but has little to show for it
After the arrest of NYC Comptroller Brad Lander, the governor announced funding already included in the state budget and declined to back a measure to increase legal representation for immigrants in court.
Energy & Environment
Policy
As session ends, Assembly acts on environmental legislation
The Assembly eliminated incentives for natural gas hook-ups and is expected to pass a bill to reduce plastic waste.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: Hochul should sign the Keep Police Radio Public Act
The bill ensuring media access to encrypted law enforcement communications awaits the governor’s signature.
Immigration
Policy
Amid increased ICE raids, state Legislature fails to act on sanctuary state bill
The New York for All Act, which would prevent local law enforcement from collaborating with federal immigration authorities, didn’t even make it to a vote in the state Senate.
News & Politics
Politics
The way-too-early 2026 gubernatorial election preview
Meet the top contenders hoping to become governor next year.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
L. Joy Williams is ready to continue Hazel Dukes’ legacy
An interview with the new NAACP New York State Conference President.
Albany Agenda
Policy
Heading home, here’s what lawmakers got done in the last legislative week
The state Senate and Assembly passed hundreds of bills in the final days of the legislative session. These are some of the most important.
News & Politics
Politics
The anti-IDC state senators: Where are they now?
Seven state senators defeated former members of the IDC in primary elections. Six are still in office.
Immigration
Politics
Stefanik laces into Hochul over immigration in preview of 2026 race
“We deserve a governor who stands up for law-abiding New Yorkers,” said Rep. Elise Stefanik, who would like to be that governor.
New York State
Politics
PPL touts high customer satisfaction amid turbulent home care transition
The company tasked with administering CDPAP conducted a survey which found that tens of thousands of consumers and home aides are happy with Public Partnerships LLC.
Albany Agenda
Policy