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.

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

Former Assembly Member Daniel O’Donnell on track to join state parole board

During his long career in the state Legislature, O’Donnell supported expanding parole – and soon, he’ll get to decide who deserves it.

Policy

Policy

Parole and sentencing reform left out of omnibus prison reform bill

Criminal justice advocates are chafing at the exclusion of measures they say are necessary to respond to Robert Brooks’ death in a truly meaningful way.

Health Care

Policy

Religious groups urge Hochul to kill Medical Aid in Dying bill

The controversial Medical Aid in Dying legislation has finally made it through both the Assembly and the state Senate, but the governor could still veto it.

News & Politics

Politics

Iwen Chu files to run for office again

The southern Brooklyn Democrat lost reelection to the state Senate last year.

News & Politics

Politics

State leaders’ response to federal funding cuts: Blame Republicans

If the Senate passes the GOP federal budget bill, millions of New Yorkers will lose access to Medicaid coverage and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.