Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Rejecting calls for a ceasefire isn’t about wanting more war
It’s about supporting the release of hostages and removal of Hamas from power.
Albany Agenda
Policy
Assembly is silent on expanding state cannabis agency enforcement power
The state Senate and the governor both want to expand enforcement powers of the state Office of Cannabis Management.
News & Politics
Politics
Kathy Hochul talks public safety on ‘The View’
The governor continued her tough-on-crime crusade on national television this morning.
Policy
Policy
What will New York’s next real estate developer tax break look like?
The replacement for 421-a could come down to negotiations between REBNY and organized labor.
Policy
Policy
New York Legislature releases budget rebuttals
Here’s a rundown of where the state Senate, Assembly and governor stand on major budget issues.
Heard Around Town
Policy
Lawmakers tackle “epidemic” of vaping at schools
State Sen. Monica Martinez and Assembly Member Charles Fall are sponsoring legislation that would prohibit the sale of vape products that target kids, resemble toys and school supplies.
Albany Agenda
Politics
The NY lawmakers hoping for a 2024 comeback
Voters will see familiar names on their ballots, including Elijah Reichlin-Melnick and likely Tom Abinanti.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: New York state has a responsibility to pay the costs of housing migrants
There’s no reason why New York City alone should bear the burden of paying to house asylum-seekers.
Albany Agenda
Personality
Jeffrion Aubry, voice of the Assembly, is leaving it after 30 years
The speaker pro tempore was instrumental in repealing the Rockefeller drug laws and building a performing arts center to honor Louis Armstrong.
News & Politics
Politics
Will George Santos’ new congressional run doom his plea deal?
Unless he reaches a deal with federal prosecutors, the former member of Congress will go to trial later this year on 23 federal criminal charges.
2024 New York congressional battleground
Politics
Nassau GOP drags its feet on NY-3 pick
A competitive primary race may be in store for candidates after all
Heard Around Town
Politics
Zohran and Kal go to a coffee shop
Actor and former Obama staffer Kal Penn supports his good friend, Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani, but he is highly critical of the Democratic Socialists of America.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Don’t let ICE turn state and local facilities into immigrant detention centers
The Dignity not Detention Act would prohibit New York state and local government entities from contracting with ICE for immigrant detention.
News & Politics
Politics
New York guest list for 2024 State of the Union
Who is attending the president’s speech alongside the Empire State’s senators and representatives?
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Steve Romalewski wants to help you understand redistricting
The CUNY researcher’s project “Redistricting and You” translates the complexities of redistricting into easy-to-read interactive maps.
Criminal Justice
Politics
Hochul leaves bail behind and continues tough-on-crime approach with subway deployment
The governor said she would send National Guard troops and state police to check bags in the New York City subway system.
Albany Agenda
Policy
Legislation seeks to ban fast food surge pricing
A bill introduced by Assembly Member Angelo Santabarbara came as Wendy’s announced it was launching a “dynamic pricing” plan
News & Politics
Politics
WFP endorses Jonathan Soto in 82nd Assembly District
Soto, who also has the support of DSA, is challenging Assembly Education Chair Michael Benedetto.
Albany Agenda
Policy
New York’s legislative moms come out against school district funding cuts
The “Mom Squad” is appealing to Gov. Kathy Hochul as a fellow mom.
Albany Agenda
Policy