New York State
Policy
A tech surge for Syracuse
A project dubbed “Syracuse Surge” which will be focused on tech-related priorities.
New York State
Opinion
It’s time to reform New York’s machine-controlled judicial system
State Senate Democrats should lead the way in fixing how we pick judges.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
What’s not in Cuomo’s budget?
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's wide-ranging budget address left out several legislative priorities.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Cuomo unveils a new budget for a new Democratic era
Andrew Cuomo unveils a new budget for a new Democratic era, but in between the lines is the same old governor.
New York State
Politics
Cuomo’s 2019 budget address, by the numbers
Breaking down Andrew Cuomo's 2019 budget address by what he wants to spend on education, health care, subways and more.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Andrew Cuomo and the curse of the third term
Will single-party control allow the governor to avoid the pitfalls that plagued his long-serving predecessors?
New York State
Policy
New York makes moves against restrictive voting laws
New York Democratic lawmakers say newly-passed voter reform laws are just the beginning.
New York State
Politics
Looking (way) back at the last time Democrats dominated Albany
Looking back at the last time New York Democrats dominated Albany in 1913.
Donald Trump
Policy
Trump’s potential about-face on highly skilled immigrants
As the government shutdown lingers on, President Donald Trump may be willing to re-think H-1B visas.
New York City
Politics
Session begins, de Blasio’s big speech and Queens DA to retire
New York's 2019 Legislative Session begins, Bill de Blasio gives his big speech and the Queens DA will retire.
Politics
Andrew Cuomo
Andrew Cuomo’s biggest gaffes
Gov. Andrew Cuomo may be his own worst enemy as he seeks a third term in office. Here’s a rundown of some of his more memorable gaffes – whether they were misguided or simply misconstrued.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
Which electoral reforms would make the biggest difference?
If Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the state Legislature want to expand voting access and enable more participation, some reforms will work better than others, voting rights experts say. Based on data in other states, here is a ranking of potential reforms – from most to least effective at increasing the size and diversity of the electorate.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Will upstate Catholic legislators support the Child Victims Act?
The sex abuse scandal in Buffalo makes it more likely.
New York State
Policy
Biaggi looks to revive state Senate Ethics Committee
The freshman will chair the moribund committee and actually hold hearings.
New York State
Personality
State Sen. Michael Gianaris has big plans for 2019
State Senate Deputy Majority Leader Michael Gianaris wants to show that the party can get things done.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
How rent regulation depends on closing the LLC loophole
Tenant advocates hope to land one-two punch against real estate interests.
Education
Personality
Behind the Board of Regents’ request for $2.1 billion in school aid
Board of Regents Chancellor Betty Rosa explains their request for $2.1 billion in school aid.
Technology
Politics
Say hello to First Read Tech
City & State launches a new newsletter to cover the intersection of tech and policy in New York.
Bill de Blasio
Opinion
How Bill de Blasio seeking the national spotlight backfires
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's efforts in seeking the national spotlight often backfire, while Gov. Andrew Cuomo is better at looking like he’s doing his day job.
New York City
Politics