Policy
Policy
Rent protections stand out in state Legislative session
Tenant advocates are confident that “good cause” eviction protections will get approved as part of a broad housing package.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Opinion: Reimagining paratransit requires federal leadership and funding
While New York City and state can leverage their collective dollars to improve this service, the fed should also pay and provide oversight to ensure quality into the 21st century.
Kathy Hochul
Politics
What is the political fallout piece for Hochul after LaSalle?
After the state Senate rejected Gov. Kathy Hochul’s chief judge nominee, experts agree the governor may have a path forward.
Transportation
Opinion
Opinion: Reimagining paratransit requires federal leadership and funding
While New York City and state can leverage their collective dollars to improve this service, the fed should also pay and provide oversight to ensure quality into the 21st century.
Policy
Policy
New York’s death grip on in-office work is starting to loosen
Amid workforce crises, Eric Adams cracks open the door to “flexible” arrangements and Kathy Hochul invests in a hybrid future.
Politics
Politics
Eric Adams in Albany: ‘We don’t have an endless flow of cash’
The mayor shared specific complaints about the proposed budget but insisted his relationship with the governor remained strong.
Politics
Politics
State Senate votes to reject LaSalle (again)
Senators voted 39-20 to reject Gov. Kathy Hochul’s controversial chief judge nominee. Hochul said she will find a new nominee.
New York City
Politics
What’s on Eric Adams’ agenda for ‘Tin Cup Day’?
After a mixed bag last year, the mayor has an opportunity to start this session on the right foot while securing more money for the city.
Personality
Personality
Elon Musk’s controversial history in New York
The Twitter owner is facing a union campaign at Tesla’s Buffalo factory. It won’t be the first challenge he has faced in New York.
Ask the Experts
Policy
Ask the experts: Is Hochul’s plan enough to fix the MTA’s financial problems?
They thought the proposal was a good start but highlighted other areas that need to be addressed.
Personality
Personality
2023 New York political power couples
Eight sets of partners who have found love in New York’s political universe.
Politics
Politics
Is a state judge willing to intervene on Hector LaSalle’s nomination?
Answering questions about standing and whether this is a political question will be a couple of the key issues.
Policy
Policy
Some NY lawmakers draw line in the sand on taxing the wealthy
Multiple bills would take different approaches to taxing the rich.
Politics
Politics
State Senate GOP sues to force LaSalle vote
State Sen. Anthony Palumbo says Hochul’s chief judge nominee deserves to be considered by the full Senate.
Policy
Policy
New York Assembly locks down debate – again
Restricting which bills get on committee agendas is the latest in a string of rules-tightening measures.
New York State
Policy
NY proposed constitutional amendment would ban prison slave labor
The state still technically allows forced labor as punishment for a crime. Lawmakers want to reverse that, and make sure willing prisoners are paid fairly.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Lawmakers and advocates say state’s plan to address New York City’s migrant crisis won’t cut it
The governor’s support has been labeled as “insufficient,” amid calls for greater advocacy and public statements from the Legislature.
Policy
Policy
Lawmakers and advocates say state’s plan to address New York City’s migrant crisis won’t cut it
The governor’s support has been labeled as “insufficient,” amid calls for greater advocacy and public statements from the Legislature.
Heard Around Town
Politics