New York State
Politics
The fight to recognize the MENA identity
New York considers Middle Eastern and North African individuals to be white. A new bill would change that.
Immigration
Policy
On the heels of negative polling, Hochul makes formal call to Biden for work authorization for asylum-seekers
Earlier this week, Siena College found that 82% of New Yorkers believe the influx of migrants is a “serious problem.” Hochul said she’d ramp up efforts to connect migrants to jobs as soon as the federal government acts.
Personality
Personality
Legislative victory: Blocking radioactive wastewater from being dumped in the Hudson River
A Q&A with state Sen. Pete Harckham on decommissioning the Indian Point nuclear power plant.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Grace Lee on key takeaways from the Somos of the Midwest
The Manhattan Assembly member talked about what Albany legislators learned from Democratic lawmakers in other states.
2024 New York congressional battleground
Politics
Who’s running in NY-18?
Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan only has one Republican challenger so far, and she has lost a congressional election before.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Is the end finally near for New York’s congressional redistricting?
The 2014 state constitutional amendment that created this poorly developed process and its incomplete language should compel legislators and the public to look for a better method after 2030.
Albany Agenda
Policy
Brouk rolls out doula care proposals
A new report from the state senator recommends how best to support the nonclinical professionals who have been key to improving childbirth outcomes, especially for women of color.
2024 New York congressional battleground
Personality
Mike Lawler doesn’t plan to shut up
The first-term member of Congress in the 17th Congressional District is one of the most vulnerable Republicans in the country, but he’s pulled off impressive victories before.
Education
Policy
City & State’s Education in New York Summit brings light to resource disparities across the state
The event attended by government leaders and educators revealed obstacles to equity and the lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic
Albany Agenda
Politics
A growing number of current and former NY lawmakers are running for Congress
In 2022, Democrats trying to jump from the state Legislature to the House lost. Republicans had better luck.
Politics
Politics
NY Republicans are suing to keep their outside income. Here’s how much they make.
Republican state lawmakers, some of whom make big bucks in their second jobs, are arguing a $35,000 cap is unconstitutional.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Kirsten Gillibrand wants to know the truth about aliens
The U.S. senator also talked about the Equal Rights Amendment as a way to generate Democratic turnout in 2024.
Heard Around Town
Politics
NY socialists touch base on successes, failures of session
Blocking nominations and Fix the MTA were wins touted internally.
Immigration
Policy
Hochul is under pressure to help with migrants. What about the state Legislature?
New York legislative leaders have been relatively quiet about the crisis.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Judicial independence or intimidation?
The same judicial organizations who condemned academics for publishing a paper about judges setting excessive bail were silent when a judge was reassigned for declining to set bail.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Nonprofit study: NY’s homeless veterans need continued support
A shift in policy is needed to better serve this vulnerable population, according to a new report from Services for the Underserved
Campaigns & Elections
Policy