New York State
Politics
How New York almost didn’t legalize same-sex marriage
The threats. The fights. The sacrifices. The behind-the-scenes story of the landmark 2011 law.
New York State
Opinion
The long and winding road to LGBTQ rights
Gay rights advocates turned a 2009 loss in New York into a victory.
New York State
Politics
Whirlwind last week in Albany
Rounding up the week’s political news: progressive policy making, the passing of major climate bills, big endorsements for Queens District Attorney Tiffany Cabán and more.
New York State
Politics
What Democrats got done in Albany by the end of session
Lawmakers have reached deals in recent days on some high-profile issues like sexual harassment reforms but it remains to be seen whether Democrats will be able to achieve all their legislative priorities before they adjourn for the year this week. Here’s a rundown of the state of play on the top issues.
New York State
Policy
School facial recognition pause passed in Assembly
The legislation, introduced by New York Assemblywoman Monica Wallace in March, would prohibit elementary and secondary schools from purchasing biometric technology – like facial recognition – until July 1, 2022.
New York State
Policy
What do the new rent regulations mean, literally?
New Yorkers are getting accustomed to a whole new set of rules after a slew of reforms to protect tenants passed in Albany last week. To make the transition easier, City & State defined a list of key terms to gain a better understanding of what the future holds for the state’s tenants and landlords.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Who needs Andrew Cuomo?
In recent weeks, Democratic lawmakers showed Gov. Andrew Cuomo does not dominate Albany like he used to.
New York State
Policy
How could Georgia’s 'heartbeat' bill apply to New York?
New York is encouraging women from out of state to come here to get abortions if they are unable to at home. But will a recently passed law in Georgia subject them to prosecution for murder?
New York State
Policy
What’s going on with marijuana legalization?
Full legalization of recreational marijuana this year may go up in smoke, but the state could still pass some blunted reforms in the meantime, as bills to decriminalize smoking in public and expanding the medical marijuana program were just introduced.
New York State
Policy
Why everyone wants to slam the brakes on this gig workers bill
State Sen. Diane Savino and Assemblyman Marcos Crespo introduced a bill on Friday that would allow gig economy workers and other independent contractors to unionize and collectively bargain with their employers.
New York State
Politics
Why the state Legislature will never adjourn
The New York state Legislature is often called a “part-time” legislature, but experts say that designation is a product of tradition rather than law.
New York State
Policy
What you need to know about the Legislature’s e-bike agreement
The debate over legalizing electric bikes and scooters on New York streets may soon come to a close. With a vote on the amended bill expected to come Wednesday, here are the most important provisions and the bill’s prospects for passing.
New York State
Opinion
Why gestational surrogacy should be legalized and unionized
The New York state Senate passed a bill to legalize paid gestational surrogacy, but the fate of the bill remains uncertain in the Assembly.
New York State
Policy
NY lawmakers near deal on climate change
The state Legislature and Gov. Andrew Cuomo are on the brink of finalizing a deal on landmark climate change legislation that aims to effectively eliminate climate change pollution statewide by 2050. Here’s how the updated bill compares to the original version.
New York State
Opinion
The battle for the Democratic Party, in Albany and Queens
Activists are targeting Assembly Democrats and hoping for a district attorney upset.
New York State
Politics
Celebrities who’ve gotten involved in New York politics
Celebrities who’ve gotten involved in New York politics.
New York State
Politics
Revitalizing rent regs and ending vaccine exemptions
John Stewart spoke on behalf of 9/11 first responders, rent regulations were revitalized, an end has come to religious vaccine exemptions, the Uber cap has been extended — and more in this week's headlines.
New York State
Policy
Will New York halt for 5G health concerns?
New York is supposedly in a race with other localities to deploy next-generation 5G wireless networks, but activists raising concerns about potential health effects of cellphone and wireless radiation – and they are gaining some political traction.
New York State
Personality
Will James Skoufis investigate Andrew Cuomo?
The Senate investigations chairman, James Skoufis, wants to play hardball against the governor.
New York State
Politics