Heard Around Town
Policy
‘The pain still lingers.’ Officials break ground on I-81 replacement, acknowledging environmental racism of the past
Gov. Kathy Hochul joined Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh and Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand to break ground on the project.
Politics
Politics
Does George Latimer want to unseat Jamaal Bowman? Could he?
The Westchester County executive said he’s been fielding calls about a primary against the progressive member of “the Squad.” Experts weigh in on what that race would look like.
Policy
Policy
Seeking public safety and cybersecurity solutions to protect New York
Experts at City & State’s 2023 Protecting New York summit pushed for collaboration and preventive measures to strengthen the state’s safety
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Zack Fink is ready to lobby politicians instead of chasing them for quotes
After 28 years in journalism, most recently at beloved local cable news network NY1, Fink is joining Davidoff Hutcher & Citron.
Politics
Politics
Embattled AM Juan Ardila reports raising $20k less than primary opponent
The New York Assembly member was accused of sexual misconduct earlier this year, and is resisting calls to resign. His opponent Émilia Decaudin raised more than $22,000.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
New York congressional candidates amass robust war chests
The latest July federal campaign disclosures from the Empire State’s most competitive races.
New York State
Politics
Hochul hauls in big real estate money
A who’s who of developers maxed out their contributions to the governor.
Housing
Policy
‘We will wait no longer’: Hochul announces housing executive orders
Months after the governor and legislative leaders failed to come to an agreement on housing, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced several housing proposals – and received backlash from some labor entities.
Heard Around Town
Policy
Transit groups call for congestion toll to be passed on to for-hire vehicle riders
A six-member Traffic Mobility Review Board will meet on Wednesday to develop recommendations on a toll structure for congestion pricing.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Hochul to co-lead Dems’ effort to regain NY house seats – despite spotty electoral record
Despite a knack for fundraising, the governor has seen a couple of very close calls.
Energy & Environment
Politics
New York’s green revolution is almost here
With rising costs and an aging electrical grid, can the state hit its ambitious climate goals by 2030?
Energy & Environment
Policy
State Legislature got a lot done on energy and the environment
From gas stoves to public renewables, several major bills passed during this year’s session.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Beginning to implement Build Public Renewables
A Q&A with New York Power Authority acting President and CEO Justin Driscoll on the new law and his lack of a confirmation vote.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Preparing the next generation electrical grid
A Q&A with NYSERDA’s Doreen Harris on overcoming the challenges with New York’s clean energy transition.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
State prepares to hit emissions reduction targets
A Q&A with state Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos on helping disadvantaged communities and more.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Leading the drive to create a next-generation electrical grid
A Q&A with Con Edison Chair, President and CEO Tim Cawley on recently completed projects by the utility.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Legislating sustainability now and in the future
A Q&A with state Sen. Kevin Parker on how he’d like to see clean energy projects move forward.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Making the governor’s climate vision a reality
A Q&A with John O’Leary on how he implements Gov. Kathy Hochul’s agenda to grow the state’s clean energy sector.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Challengers soar past George Santos in fundraising
The embattled incumbent Congress member is being outraised by Democratic challengers and a Republican vying for the seat.
Opinion
Opinion