New York City
Politics
Rental protections, budget disagreements and a billion-dollar loser
Donald Trump is New York's billion-dollar loser, Queens DA Richard Brown dies and New York City fights rental protections in This Week's Headlines.
New York State
Policy
Is the Justice Center just?
Critics say the Justice Center, a state agency that investigates reports of abuse and neglect in facilities serving people with special needs, is unfair to the accused and may sometimes blame individuals for systemic failures.
New York State
Policy
Why hasn’t New York charged Donald Trump for tax fraud?
While New York state attempts to make President Donald Trump’s tax returns available to Congress, some might wonder why New York prosecutors haven’t charged him with tax fraud. City & State took a look at the possibilities and limitations for prosecuting Trump over his questionable tax history.
New York State
Politics
So many New Yorkers are running for president
Those all-important Midwestern voters may despise coastal elites, but that isn’t stopping a slew of New Yorkers from running for president. Here are the seven major candidates with significant ties to New York who are probably running for president, and one honorable mention.
New York State
Policy
AOC supports breaking up Big Tech
In March, Senator Elizabeth Warren laid out a proposal to break up big tech companies — and now, New York’s own Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is joining Warren.
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