Politics
Politics
Will putting abortion on the ballot in New York really boost Democratic turnout next year?
Voters will have a chance to approve the Equal Rights Amendment next year. But the state’s recent history of ballot initiatives should give Democrats pause.
Policy
Policy
New York Assembly member claims to have introduced the first bill written by AI
Assembly Member Clyde Vanel introduced a bill to help renters. It was researched and drafted by artificial intelligence.
New York State
Policy
New York ranks low in child well-being compared to other states
New data from The Annie E. Casey Foundation shows that the Empire state has one of the worst rankings in the country for child well-being at No. 30, and the road for improvement is lengthy.
Health Care
Policy
Lawmakers introduce latest version of single-payer health care bill
The bill’s sponsors have tweaked the 30-year-old legislation in a bid to attract support from public sector unions who currently oppose it.
Politics
Politics
New York politicians are looking for a new social media home
Twitter is becoming unusable. Politicians who have relied on the platform to campaign and communicate with constituents are trying out alternatives.
Heard Around Town
Policy
Poll: New Yorkers support Wrongful Convictions Act
The vast majority of people polled last month supported legislation that would make it easier to overturn wrongful convictions.
New York State
Politics
Sue! New Jersey’s undefeated Supreme Court record against New York
The nation’s highest court in two centuries has ruled in favor of the Garden State in at least 6 cases against its neighbor, and there could be one more with congestion pricing
Energy & Environment
Policy
How will New York’s cap-and-invest program shape up?
Environmentalists push to protect disadvantaged communities.
Power Lists
Power Lists
The 2023 Real Estate Power 100
The industry’s most influential developers, policymakers and advocates in New York.
2023 elections
Politics
Buffalo primary elections: Progressives strike out — again
Try as they might, progressive Democrats in Buffalo are having a hard time gaining traction. That reality was underscored in lopsided electoral losses Tuesday.
Personality
Personality
At his funeral, Dick Ravitch was lovingly remembered by political leaders and family
Gov. Kathy Hochul called him a “visionary” and the “consummate public servant.”
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Opinion: Coming together to build a safe pathway for youth at risk
How a coalition of providers are stepping up to help with seed funding from New York state to help members of the LGBTQ and BIPOC communities
Politics
Politics
Trans activist Shéár Avory to run for Assembly seat in Hudson Valley
If elected, Avory would be the first out trans elected official in New York state.
Opinion
Personality
Commentary: Remembering Dick Ravitch, New York's civic treasure
Ravitch was the most consequential New York public servant in the past five decades. His life exemplifies the true meaning of “giving back.”
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: To address NYC’s growing housing crisis, the city must fully fund the Anti-Harassment and Tenant Protection Program
The little-known AHTP program provides funds to legal service providers to help New Yorkers get repairs, stop tenant harassment and stay in their homes.
Transportation
Policy
Hochul celebrates federal green light for congestion pricing
The long delayed road tolling program is set to start in Manhattan next year.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Liberals dislike ‘independent state legislature’ theory… outside of NY
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that courts continue to have the authority to toss maps from state legislatures they deem unconstitutional, meaning state Democrats will continue their court saga.
Budget
Policy
Hochul and fiscal watchdogs warn of larger-than-expected state budget deficits
The state’s spending is on track to outpace its revenue by more than $10 billion, leading conservatives to call for decreased spending and progressives to call for more taxes on the wealthy.
Above & Beyond
Power Lists
The 2023 Above & Beyond: Innovators
New Yorkers who are disrupting the status quo and driving transformative change.
Abortion
Policy