New York State

Politics

Where the New York GOP stands on Donald Trump

Only a few top Republicans in the state haven’t embraced the president.

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Policy

New York, Israel partner on tech

Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed an agreement for New York to enter into a $2 million partnership on tech and other economic development with Israel.

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Policy

Why New York’s hospitals do terrible in federal rankings

While New York has many prestigious teaching hospitals and specialized centers, its hospitals perform terribly overall on national measures of quality of care. Here’s why, and what can be done about it.

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Politics

Swing voters still exist, and matter, in the state Senate

A review of legislative votes and interviews with lawmakers shows that the size of the Democrats’ majority has allowed a few different strains of legislators to position themselves as swing voters throughout the session.

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Politics

Gillibrand pushes hard to be heard on crowded debate stage

The senator highlighted her support for women’s rights in NBC’s Democratic presidential primary debate.

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Personality

Advocates say Supreme Court census decision is only the beginning

The New York Immigration Coalition’s Steve Choi says “the clock is ticking” on citizenship question.

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Policy

Cuomo’s Israel roundtable to focus on trains and drones

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo heads to Israel today to show solidarity during a nationwide “rash of anti-Semitism,” according to his office.

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Politics

New York’s 2019 primary election results

The outcomes in an open state Senate seat, a New York City Council rematch, and more.

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Politics

New York’s LGBTQ milestones since Stonewall

New York’s LGBTQ milestones since Stonewall: a timeline of key developments over the past 50 years.

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Policy

Tech bills left in limbo in Albany

Sen. Kevin Thomas’s New York Privacy Act and state Sen. Diane Savino’s Dependent Worker Act are among the bills stalled until next session.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.