Policy
Policy
Two state regulators miss key New York climate law deadline
How will the state cut greenhouse gas emissions by 85%? Consult the “pre-proposal outline.”
News & Politics
Politics
Rep. Pat Ryan faces repeated pro-ceasefire protests
Ryan faces a tough reelection fight in November, but his stance on Israel is alienating a small but vocal group of progressive supporters. The tension came to a head last week when protesters tried to enter his district office.
Policy
Policy
New York Senate Dems roll out voting reform package
“If it’s early January and it’s Monday, the Senate is doing democracy.”
2024 New York congressional battleground
Politics
Can Tom Suozzi win in an increasingly conservative Long Island?
The special election for the 3rd Congressional District will test whether Suozzi’s name recognition can overcome the political trends pushing Long Island to the right.
New York State
Politics
Will Democrats hamstring Rep. Jamaal Bowman’s reelection chances through redistricting?
Westchester County will be a pivot point that determines how several other districts turn out.
New York State
Politics
What goes into the election ratings that help guide New York’s political parties and consultants?
Political spending and fundraising can hinge on labels like “toss-up” or “lean Democratic.”
Donald Trump
Politics
This Jan. 6, NY Democrats are vocal about removing Trump from the ballot, but decision remains with the BOE
New York City Council members and state lawmakers have written letters to the state Board of Elections urging them to exclude the former president.
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