New York State
Opinion
What New York can learn from Mexico about marijuana legalization
New York could learn a lot from the history of recreational marijuana legalization in Mexico; legalization advocates should make the affirmative case for legal access to marijuana and how that will enhance the lives of New Yorkers, writes journalist Lindsay Beyerstein.
New York State
Policy
New York’s computer-monitoring bid to stop over-billing
Last month, state Sen. Diane Savino introduced a bill that would require certain state contractors to use software to track and verify hours worked on a computer, but some have raised concerns about risks to privacy and security this software could pose.
New York State
Policy
Vanel introduces data disclosure bill
Assemblyman Clyde Vanel introduced the New York data protection act last week, which would allow individuals to request and receive access to personal information collected by government agencies and contractors, as well as related information like the sources of their personal data and the purpose for which it was collected.
New York City
Politics
When the cat’s away, the mice will answer to the first deputy mayor
If you’re wondering what happens at City Hall while New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is away, or if he actually wins, we’ve got you covered.
New York City
Politics
Louis joins growing Haitian-American population in politics
Farah Louis is just the latest in a string of Haitian-Americans to win elected office in New York, as Haitian-American political power spreads across the state.
New York State
Personality
Jerrold Nadler, the Investigator
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler spoke to City & State about why he simply won’t stop investigating the president.
New York City
Politics
De Blasio for president, Williams pipeline blocked and Pantaleo on trial
De Blasio for president, Williams pipeline blocked and Pantaleo on trial, and more in this week's political headline round up.
New York State
Politics
Poll: Which bills will cross the finish line in Albany?
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and lawmakers have yet to reach agreements on key issues.
New York State
Opinion
Yonkers overturns term limits – and the voters’ will
Yonkers power brokers extended the voter-ratified two-term mayoral limit to three terms via hurriedly called a Council vote. It’s just the latest example of Yonkers being “the City of Hills where nothing is on the level,” writes former radio host for WVOX-1460 AM Phil Reisman.
New York City Council
Politics
Bill de Blasio’s presidential announcement video, annotated
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio left out some details about his record in his presidential campaign announcement. So we filled in the missing context.
Energy & Environment
Policy
Everyone wants to combat climate change. How fast can NY do it?
Time is running out for Democratic lawmakers’ ambitious environmental agenda.
Energy & Environment
Policy
Debate over fossil fuel divestment fires up organized labor
New York labor groups warn of pension fund losses, but not every union agrees.
New York State
Politics
An overview of Cuomo and de Blasio's out-of-state travels
City & State put together a comprehensive list of all of Governor Andrew Cuomo and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's out-of-state travels over the past five years.
New York State
Personality
David Paterson wants websites to be more accessible
The former governor on digital accessibility, the arrogance of Amazon and Democratic control in Albany.
New York City
Opinion
How to hold cops legally accountable for killings
Three straightforward steps can start to change the lack of legal accountability for police officers who kill people, writes Alvin Bragg, a former chief deputy attorney general in New York.
New York State
Policy
The under-the-radar infrastructure issues
A few infrastructure measures are on the table, including a renewed push for an economic development database, the perennial battle over the Scaffold Law and a mystery surrounding state capital spending.
New York State
Policy
Albany’s end of session education agenda
A quick look at several education measures under discussion this session.
New York State
Policy
Who will prevail in New York’s prevailing wage fight?
The prevailing wage bill currently on the table still lacks the support it needs to pass the Senate, according to lawmakers.
New York State
Opinion
New York will get Trump’s tax returns
Last week, the state Senate passed a bill that would allow Congress to access President Donald Trump’s state tax returns, and New York state is much more likely than congressional Democrats to beat Trump in court, writes law professor Scott Lemieux.
New York State
Personality