New York State
Politics
Albany’s top lobbyists of 2019
Albany’s top 10 lobbyists of 2019, leading the state in both compensation and influence.
New York State
Politics
A ban on toxic toys, Cuomo backs Biden and the quest for Trump's taxes continues
Rounding up the week’s political news: From a ban on toxic children's' toys to taking legislative steps to unearth president Donald Trump's taxes.
New York State
Opinion
Fix New York state’s overtime and pension abuses
New York taxpayers can’t afford to keep paying padded pensions, but there is a solution: Assemblyman Michael Fitzpatrick submitted legislation to prohibit overtime payments from being factored into a retiree’s pension calculations, writes former Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy.
New York State
Politics
Poll: Why is Andrew Cuomo backing Joe Biden?
Despite the rumors that Governor Andrew Cuomo might run for president himself in 2020, he appears to be going all in on former Vice President Joseph Biden’s bid for the White House.
New York State
Policy
Will Cuomo block the Williams pipeline?
Progressive energy in the Democratic Party might lead Gov. Andrew Cuomo to reject the proposed natural gas pipeline across New York Harbor – but the governor has surprised observers on environmental issues before.
New York State
Opinion
New York should limit solitary confinement
Decades of evidence have shown that solitary confinement causes suffering and psychological and physical damage, increasing recidivism rates. The HALT Act would limit its use in New York and provide more humane and effective alternatives, writes state Sen. Luis Sepúlveda.
New York State
Policy
Cuomo’s greatest MTA micro-managing hits
Governor Andrew Cuomo has micromanaged the MTA in the past, but he has ramped up his involvement in the past two years. Here’s a guide to the most significant occasions.
New York State
Politics
The politicians who dropped off the 2019 Albany Power 100
The politicians who were previously included in the Albany Power 100 but didn't quite make it onto the list this year for a variety of reasons.
New York State
Policy
The history behind the iFinex probe
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that her office obtained a court order against iFinex.
New York City
Politics
Ballooning budget, congestion concession and pharma felonies
Ballooning budget, congestion concession, pharma felonies and more in this week’s political news roundup.
New York State
Policy
Can politicians block people on social media?
U.S. Representative Peter King, who represents parts of Long Island, is facing backlash for blocking Facebook users from his page, a move that has the New York Civil Liberties Union threatening to sue, saying the actions violate the First Amendment.
New York State
Policy
No state Senate single-payer vote before 2020
New York won’t be passing a state-level single-payer health care system this year, but that hasn’t kept the sparks from flying as proponents clash with industry critics who say such a proposal is unworkable.
New York State
Personality
Dana Balter tries her progressive message again
In an exclusive interview with City & State, activist Dana Balter says what she has been up to since the election, how she thinks she win in 2020, why political labels just aren’t her thing.
New York State
Personality
New York politicians' iconic fashion choices
Politicians like to stand out – and some do it with style. Here are some of the most iconic fashion choices, from City Councilman Rubén Díaz Sr.’s cowboy hat to state Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins’ scarves to a handful of men opting against a necktie.
Technology
Policy
Why tech cares about the Census
The tech industry has joined Democrats in vocal opposition to the Census 2020 question, saying it would mess up Census counts, which companies like Uber, Lyft, and Postmates rely on for their services.
New York State
Politics
Cuomo’s 35 questions, answered
Gov. Andrew Cuomo asked 35 questions in The Washington Post. Never one to let burning questions go unanswered, City & State took a stab at Cuomo’s “provocative” questions on “today’s political reality.”
New York State
Personality
Reconciling environmental protection with economic growth
City & State spoke with Region 2 administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency, Peter Lopez, to talk about the ways the EPA is investing in the creation of new and cleaner energy sources regionally and his personal philosophy on caring for the environment and the people who inhabit it.
New York State
Policy
Will New York enact climate laws before it’s too late?
Nearly every Democratic state senator and about 60 members of the Assembly have signed on to sponsor the Climate and Community Protect Act, but supporters have to overcome concerns from business groups and Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
New York State
Personality