News & Politics
Politics
Trump administration sues NY over ‘Green Light’ law
The 2019 law lets undocumented immigrants get driver’s licenses and prevents federal immigration authorities from accessing DMV data without a warrant.
Policy
Policy
Hochul issues rare pocket veto
The governor quietly rejected a bill that would have impacted busing for yeshiva students.
Albany Agenda
Politics
Criminal justice groups, public defenders start campaign to defend discovery law
As Gov. Kathy Hochul and district attorneys push to weaken the 2019 law, advocates have launched a new website highlighting the law’s benefits.
Albany Agenda
Politics
At Hochul’s urging, legislative leaders delay passage of special elections bill
The proposed legislation, which had been expected to pass quickly, might end up being killed in exchange for the Trump administration allowing congestion pricing to continue.
Gambling
Policy
Breaking down every 2025 New York casino license bid
Who will win one of the state’s three prized full casino licenses downstate?
Gambling
Policy
Here are the key dates in New York’s casino licensing timeline
Bidders have an important submission deadline approaching before regulators start their reviews.
Special Reports
Policy
Examining the economic impacts of new casinos
Economists say casinos may help rural areas more than city centers.
Special Reports
Personality
On track to award three casinos licenses by the end of the year
A Q&A with state Gaming Commission Chair Brian O’Dwyer.
Special Reports
Personality
Making a push for iGaming in the state Senate
A Q&A with state Senate Racing, Gaming and Wagering Committee Chair Joseph Addabbo Jr.
Special Reports
Personality
Diving into new gambling committee chair assignment
A Q&A with Assembly Racing and Wagering Committee Chair Carrie Woerner.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Bringing in billions for the state’s education system
A Q&A with former Assembly Racing and Wagering Committee Chair J. Gary Pretlow.
Special Reports
Personality
Helping grow the New York State Lottery
A Q&A with New York State Lottery Director Gweneth Dean.
Donald Trump
Politics
Here are the New York politicos in line for Trump admin jobs
On the flip side, many prominent New Yorkers serving under the Biden administration will be out of work.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: New York Democrats must stand up for our immigrant neighbors
Lawmakers can begin countering Trump’s agenda by passing two essential pieces of legislation that would protect immigrants’ rights.
Housing
Politics
Hochul says housing voucher bill is still too expensive
The bill’s supporters want to include housing vouchers for homeless and low-income New Yorkers in this year’s affordability-focused state budget.
News & Politics
Politics
Public campaign finance has been a success so far, report finds
The Brennan Center for Justice concluded that instituting a public matching funds program for state-level campaigns has had a net positive impact on civics.
Immigration
Politics
Pols host town halls, share Know Your Rights info about ICE – because what else can they do?
As federal raids spark widespread fear, lawmakers are trying to help, but are limited.
Immigration
Policy
Nassau County deputizes local cops to act as ICE agents
County Executive Bruce Blakeman said 10 detectives would be allowed to act as federal immigration agents under an agreement with the federal government.
Upstate
Politics