Heard Around Town
Politics
Bronx district leader Yves Filius could be tapped to replace Latoya Joyner in Assembly
Filius has close ties to Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson and the Bronx Democratic Party.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Tackling food insecurity on the rise in New York
Advocates and experts weigh in on the growing epidemic
New York State
Politics
Assembly Member Latoya Joyner announces resignation days into session
The Bronx Democrat is leaving government for a private sector job.
News & Politics
Politics
Exclusive: Hochul proposed significant changes to the Grieving Families Act before veto
Sources familiar with the discussions said they considered the governor’s proposal a nonstarter because it would have completely gutted the bill.
Albany Agenda
Politics
Back in the Capitol, lawmakers talk housing
They killed the governor’s housing plan last year, torpedoed her chief judge nomination and passed a late budget. What will lawmakers look forward to this year?
Albany Agenda
Politics
Democrats in the NY Legislature have supermajorities. They aren’t using them.
A veto override isn’t on the table for bills from last session, according to lawmakers.
Albany Agenda
Politics
Top Hochul aide Micah Lasher likely to announce Assembly run
A Democratic club announcement for a Jan. 10 forum listed him among candidates for Daniel O’Donnell’s seat.
Courts
Politics
Appellate court clears way for former Cuomo lawyer’s lawsuit
Craig Herskowitz, now a candidate running against incumbent Republican Rep. Nick LaLota, is suing the state for both sex discrimination and retaliation.
Heard Around Town
Policy
Let the 61-day New York legislative session begin!
New York state lawmakers report to the Capitol part time for six months of the year.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Charles and Inez Barron on their exit from politics (for now)
A conversation with the Black radical political movement’s power couple as they look back on 22 years in elected office.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Welcome Home Westchester on the county’s severe housing shortage
The group of organizations outline their observations and recommendations in a letter to Assembly Members Chris Burdick and Dana Levenberg.
Albany Agenda
Policy
Hochul unveils proposal to eliminate insulin co-pays in New York
In a toned-down preview of her agenda for the year, the governor said she would aim to expand consumer protections.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
A life dedicated to affordable housing
Valerie White, senior executive director of LISC-NY, reflects on her long career and taking on her current role just weeks after the COVID-19 shutdown began.
New York State
Policy
Hochul vetoes Grieving Families Act for second time this year
Assembly Member Helene Weinstein and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal saw their bill rejected despite making significant changes.
Ask the Experts
Politics
New York political predictions for 2024
It’s a much-anticipated – and feared – election year. Here’s what experts are watching for in the new year.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Hochul, meet with the grieving families before you act
The governor has an opportunity to put patient safety above special interests.
Energy & Environment
Policy
Landfill case advances to appellate court, testing Green Amendment
Residents in Monroe County argue that their right to clean air and water is not being fulfilled.
Policy
Policy
Hochul signs legislation to move local elections to even years in New York
The law applies to municipalities outside New York City and is aimed at increasing turnout.
News & Politics
Politics
Ahead of Christmas, Hochul grants pardons and commutations to 16 people
Advocates celebrated the clemencies but criticized a system that treats pardons and commutations as rare gifts bestowed upon extraordinary individuals instead of tools for systematic justice.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics