Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: New York needs better regulation of commercial surrogacy and sperm and egg donations
The growing assisted reproductive technology industry raises profound questions about ethics, informed consent and medical privacy. My new bill would address these issues.
Politics
Politics
NY lawmakers speak at DC rally in support of Israel
Rep. Ritchie Torres, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Sen. Chuck Schumer were among the national leaders who spoke in support of Israel’s right to defend itself amid the ongoing war.
Personality
Personality
New Yorkers think about the Roman Empire a lot
It must be all our towns named after people and places from antiquity.
Politics
Politics
Despite losses on Long Island, Hochul is optimistic Dems will ‘get it right’ in 2024
At Somos, Brooklyn Dems Chair Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn thanked the governor for keeping New York blue.
Politics
Politics
Annual Somos Shabbat event disrupted by pro-Palestine protesters
The event was held to celebrate Jewish and Hispanic unity - not billed as pro-Israel.
Policy
Policy
Heard at Somos: Clean Slate signing expected soon
Bill sponsor state Sen. Zellnor Myrie says he has been in conversation with the second floor.
News & Politics
Politics
How not to defeat Republicans on Long Island
This week’s dismal election results show that Democrats won’t win in Nassau County if their only strategy is to remind voters how bad George Santos is.
Politics
Politics
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn’s no-good, very bad night
The Brooklyn Dems chair had campaigned hard for Marjorie Velázquez while undermining Justin Brannan’s reelection fight against Ari Kagan. Velázquez lost, and Brannan won.
News & Politics
Politics
Latimer plans trip to Israel, county budget, before making an announcement about ‘future plans’
The Westchester County executive is being encouraged to primary Rep. Jamaal Bowman over Bowman’s perceived lack of support for Israel.
Policy
Policy
New York has yet to realize measurable savings from parole reform. Could that change?
A new report asked New Yorkers how they would spend money saved through state parole reform. But the state hasn’t saved as much as expected in the two years since changing its parole policy to reincarcerate fewer people.
Politics
Politics
Republican Ed Romaine wins Suffolk County executive seat
Republicans now control both of Long Island’s county executive seats, both of its county legislatures, both of its district attorney’s offices and all four of its congressional seats.
2023 elections
Politics
2023 Suffolk County executive general election results
Republicans completed their takeover of Long Island’s major elected offices.
2023 elections
Politics
2023 New York state ballot proposals election results
Two key funding questions are put to voters statewide.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
State Sen. Pete Harckham on 2024 priorities
The Democrat discusses his new bill focused on creating greater accessibility for people with disabilities and other priorities for the upcoming legislative session.
Policy
Policy
Adult changing facilities are focus of bill introduced by Harckham and Rolison
The Democratic and Republican state senators are backing the “Traveling with Dignity Act” for people with disabilities.
Albany Agenda
Politics
Antisemitism review at CUNY sparks anxiety for free speech, public education advocates
Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed former Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman to look into discrimination at New York City’s public colleges.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Tomorrow is election day in New York City – but it shouldn’t be
Moving local elections to even-numbered years to coincide with state and federal races would dramatically increase voter turnout.
Policy
Policy