Albany Agenda
Policy
Tech watchdog fears social media regulation bill could harm minors’ privacy
The Surveillance Technology Oversight Project argues that the SAFE for Kids Act’s age verification requirements could result in social media giants collecting even more sensitive data.
Albany Agenda
Policy
State releases details of $239 billion budget
The Division of the Budget also projects a “structural deficit” that could reach $7.25 billion in three years.
Transportation
Policy
New York’s major capital plans for commuter rail, subways and buses
Here’s a look at the biggest projects being taken on by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, New Jersey Transit and Amtrak.
MTA
Personality
‘We have to get ridership back:’ An argument for why congestion pricing will happen
In an interview with City & State, Metropolitan Transportation Authority CEO Janno Lieber discusses why the controversial tolling program will ultimately win over New Yorkers.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Keeping tabs on the MTA’s budget and policies
An interview with state Sen. Leroy Comrie, chair of the Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Pushing back on congestion pricing
An interview with Kenneth Zebrowski, chair of the Assembly Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions.
Politics
Politics
Can Bowman get back in DSA’s good graces?
Three years after nearly expelling Rep. Jamaal Bowman, the socialist organization is considering whether to endorse him once again.
New York State
Policy
Assembly has reservations about the Harvey Weinstein bill
Members believe the legislation could have unintended consequences for communities of color.
Albany Agenda
Politics
High-profile bills are languishing in the Assembly
The state Senate has passed several bills this year that haven’t gotten the OK from the lower chamber.
Albany Agenda
Politics
Hochul mocks Republican South Dakota governor in LCA rebuttal
New York’s first female governor took shots at her Republican counterpart and poked fun at herself.
Albany Agenda
Policy
Hochul makes end-of-session push for social media bills
The governor used dire language to describe the impact of algorithms on kids’ mental health.
New York State
Politics
Poll: New Yorkers support Palestine protests – up to a point
The majority said they support peaceful demonstrations, but a majority also said campus protests went too far.
Albany Agenda
Policy
Advocates rally for MENA bill as NY session winds down
People who are Middle Eastern and North African shouldn’t be categorized as white by the state, advocates say.
Albany Agenda
Politics
BOE mails paper checks to state legislative candidates, delaying matching funds
Rather than electronically depositing funds in campaigns’ accounts, the state Board of Elections sent paper checks worth tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars to candidates.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Lawler, fresh off his bipartisan victories, visits a redder part of his district
The popular freshman lawmaker leaned into border policy and criticizing the MTA at a recent sparsely attended town hall.
Trailblazers
Power Lists
The 2024 Nonprofit Trailblazers
Advocates, advisers and service providers improving New York.
Celebs
Personality
