Policy
Policy
One bill from last session still awaits action from Hochul
Hochul only has one more week to sign or veto the bill – a relatively technical measure related to state reimbursement for a busing program used by yeshivas – before it gets pocket vetoed.
Policy
Policy
Environmental advocates recycle campaign against plastic packaging for new session
Activists and plastics producers are back in Albany this week to continue last year’s fight over the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act and the Bigger Better Bottle Bill.
Policy
Policy
Albany considers multiple approaches to discovery reform
State Sen. Zellnor Myrie and Assembly Member Micah Lasher introduced a bill to help prosecutors comply with the law, while Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to weaken the law’s requirements.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: I’m fine being left off the 50 Over 50 list
City & State’s editor-in-chief, to quote “Wayne’s World,” was “not worthy” to be in the company of New York’s Age Disruptors.
Policy
Policy
New York’s ‘mask ban’ wouldn’t actually ban masks
But opponents still worry that it could have a chilling effect on people who wear masks for health or safety reasons.
Policy
Policy
Will banning cellphones keep students safe?
Gov. Kathy Hochul suggested that students would be safer in an active shooter situation if they were unable to use their cellphones.
Events
Policy
Trump’s executive orders aside, it’s full steam ahead for New York’s sustainable infrastructure projects
Transportation leaders Rick Cotton and Jamie Torres-Springer reiterated their commitment to sustainability and diversity at City and State’s annual infrastructure summit.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Brian Benjamin never wanted a pardon from Trump
The former lieutenant governor is finally speaking out now that federal prosecutors have dropped all charges against him.
Policy
Policy
Lina Khan asks NY to outlaw unfair business practices
The outgoing FTC chair wrote a letter to state leaders encouraging them to pass a new law banning “unfair and abusive” business practices.
News & Politics
Politics
What makes a good special election candidate?
In recent years, Republicans and Democrats have had varying success with picking strong candidates that can capture the imagination of an electorate in a condensed campaign cycle.
Budget
Policy
Hochul’s FY 2026 budget, by the numbers
The governor proposed a record-high executive budget that includes funding for her affordability agenda
Trailblazers
Power Lists
The 2025 Trailblazers in Health Care
New York’s notable policymakers, providers and practitioners in the medical field
Budget
Policy
Hochul’s budget to extend millionaire’s tax, but leaves MTA funding question open
The governor is set to propose a $252 billion state budget as she pushes an affordability agenda
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Inspector generals are at risk under another Trump administration
The president-elect has made it clear that the role of these independent watchdogs should be served by loyalists.
Personality
Personality
Will Barclay wants to work with Hochul to make New York affordable
An interview with the top Republican in the Assembly.
Energy & Environment
Politics
BPHA caucus joins chorus of supporters for 15 gigawatts of public renewables
The influential caucus sent a letter to the governor and the New York Power Authority endorsing advocates’ demand to build 15 gigawatts of renewable energy by 2030.
Policy
Policy
Legislators seek greater loan forgiveness for prosecutors, public defenders
A bipartisan group of lawmakers sent a letter to Gov. Kathy Hochul asking for additional $4 million in the budget for a program to assist public service lawyers.
Personality
Personality
Meet the 2025 class of new state lawmakers
Two dozen electeds are joining the state Legislature in Albany.
Opinion
Opinion