News & Politics
Politics
Hochul up and Schumer down in new poll
While the governor has her best polling in over a year, the state’s senior senator is at a 20-year low.
Budget
Personality
Poll: City & State readers see a late April or early May state budget
Some optimists thought the budget would be done by now, while others think it’ll stretch deep into the summer.
Energy & Environment
Politics
New York’s offshore wind industry is under assault from the Trump administration
Executive orders, construction pauses and permitting headwinds threaten the state’s clean energy goals.
Cannabis
Policy
Upstate town sees benefits of cannabis tax revenue
Local tax revenue from sales of the once-illegal substance allowed Henritta to hire an additional sheriff’s deputy.
News & Politics
Politics
Mayor Cuomo and Gov. Hochul? It would be weird.
There’s still a lot of uncertainty in the New York City mayor race, but one thing is for sure: the mayor will have less power than his or her counterpart in Albany.
Albany Agenda
Policy
The discovery debate is almost done. What’s next for the budget?
Changes to the state’s involuntary commitment laws, a potential mask ban and a tax hike to fund the MTA are all on the table.
Criminal Justice
Policy
DAs say judge confusion is to blame for some discovery dismissals
Staten Island DA Michael McMahon said that judges are dismissing cases even after prosecutors show good faith and due diligence, in violation of case law.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Delivering a new kind of public service announcement, SNL style
Hack_NY, cofounded by friends Matthew Wing, Julian Klepper and Adam Janos, aims to promote government programs without being taken too seriously.
News & Politics
Politics
Hochul targets Stefanik’s seat
As Rep. Elise Stefanik considers a run for governor, Gov. Kathy Hochul told Democrats she's confident they'll win Stefanik's North Country district.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: New York needs the Housing Access Voucher Program
Without HAVP, thousands of New Yorkers who could otherwise be living in safe, stable and affordable housing will continue to call our streets and shelters home.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Direct cash assistance can help drive down our state's prison population
Providing direct support to people returning from incarceration can provide them with greater economic stability and job security, helping to break the cycle of recidivism.
News & Politics
Politics
Are New York’s biggest pension funds investing in Elon Musk?
Both New York City and the state have billion-dollar investments in Tesla, but CUNY and many unions wouldn’t say if they owned shares in Musk’s companies.
Budget
Breaking News
Policy
Legislative leaders reach deal with DAs on discovery
The debate over when cases should be dismissed if prosecutors fail to turn over evidence held up the state budget for weeks.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: New York’s maternal health crisis continues to disproportionately harm Black mothers
The state must expand culturally competent health services for Black mothers who face much higher pregnancy-related mortality rates.
Albany Agenda
Politics
State budget unlikely to be finished before end of month
Will April policy debates bring a May budget deal?
Special Reports
Policy
Lawmakers strive to protect New York’s universal broadband rollout
The state is pushing forward with its goals under the threat of Trump administration cuts.
MTA
Policy
Quiet transportation upgrades are moving New Yorkers forward
How innovations in New York City are proving their value behind the scenes.
Special Reports
Policy
Does Albany need its own management report?
State government is looking to borrow from New York City’s playbook.
Special Reports
Personality