2024 New York congressional battleground
Politics
Alison Esposito calls Pat Ryan a “force for evil” in congressional campaign kickoff
She claimed he wasn’t a moderate representative for this swing district.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Velázquez on the viral ‘bye bye!’
The New York City lawmaker yelled out when swing district Republican Mike Lawler voted for the far-right speaker candidate.
Politics
Politics
Will the red wave wash away the last Democratic seat on Long Island?
The Suffolk County executive race – which pits Republican official Ed Romaine against little-known Democratic businessman Dave Calone – highlights Democrats’ challenges in the suburbs.
Energy & Environment
Opinion
Opinion: New York must require companies to disclose greenhouse gas emissions
California just passed the most sweeping environmental accountability bill to date. New York should be next.
2024 New York congressional battleground
Politics
Who’s running in NY-19?
The upstate swing district will be host to a rematch come next November
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
DeRosa: ‘Hochul’s a sideshow’
The Cuomo administration was so desperate to get then-Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul off the ticket that they tried to find positions for her at Planned Parenthood and in the federal government, according to the former governor’s top aide.
Policy
Policy
3 NY lawmakers ask: Could there be unity around getting stranded New Yorkers out of Israel and Palestinian territories?
Proposed legislation would cover travel costs for New Yorkers stuck in both Israel and Palestine territories to return home.
Technology
Policy
How governments are approaching the regulation and use of AI
While the new tech may seem like science fiction, it’s already being employed by local and state governments in New York and elsewhere.
Technology
Personality
AI can be used to provide better services for New Yorkers
A Q&A Assembly Member Clyde Vanel, chair of the Subcommittee on Internet and New Technology
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
New York’s goal for ‘safe, secure, ethical and transparent” AI
A Q&A with Jennifer Lorenz, Executive Deputy CIO, State Office of Information and Technology Services
Personality
Personality
Book excerpt: Melissa DeRosa’s inside look on the final days of the Cuomo administration
In the chapter, DeRosa calls Kathy Hochul “ill-equipped” for the job of governor.
Politics
Politics
Could embattled Erie County executive Mark Poloncarz lose to an unknown GOP challenger?
Poloncarz was expected to easily win a fourth term, but a series of scandals have boosted Republican newcomer Chrissy Casilio.
Technology
Policy
Experts to lawmakers: AI threatens low wage work in New York
The Assembly held a hearing on AI in the workplace, and concerns abounded.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Josh Riley won’t ever let you forget Marc Molinaro voted for Jim Jordan
The Hudson Valley Democrat is hammering on the Republican rep for what he calls extremism.
Policy
Policy
AG sues crypto firms Gemini and Genesis for fraud
Attorney General Letitia James accused the two cryptocurrency firms of defrauding more than 230,000 investors out of more than $1 billion.
Health Care
Policy
Filling in the gaps left by federal child care funding running out
State Sen. Jabari Brisport has reupped his Universal Child Care Act for next year.
News & Politics
Politics
Amid Israel-Hamas war, Kathy Hochul takes the international stage
The New York governor has talked with the White House and Israel’s president about the war and Wednesday traveled to Israel for a “solidarity mission.”
Heard Around Town
Politics
Long Island Republican trio goes rogue, votes for Lee Zeldin for speaker of the House
The former rep and gubernatorial candidate still has a few fans in Congress.
News & Politics
Politics
Here’s how politicians are reacting to Inna Vernikov’s arrest
Gov. Kathy Hochul, City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal and other politicians have weighed in.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality