Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Joe Addabbo on how Resorts World changed minds in Queens
A Q&A with the state senator on the expansion of gambling in New York.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Schumer backs bipartisan rail safety legislation during stop in Syracuse
The senate majority leader announced his support for the measure on Monday, a month after a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, released toxic chemicals into the area.
Policy
Policy
New York is cashing in on mobile sports betting
The industry has already surpassed tax revenue projections as state lawmakers debate lowering the tax rate.
Personality
Politics
Called back for One Last Job
Robert Megna is not the only veteran to get back in the action to serve New York.
New York State
Policy
After three years, New York’s fight against COVID-19 slows down
There are still testing sites and information hotlines, but the era of mandates is over.
Politics
Politics
Ed Cox: Just Trumpy enough for the NY GOP?
The former state Republican Party chair seems to be angling for a comeback.
Policy
Policy
Will Hochul expand safety net programs for undocumented people?
Advocates are calling on the governor to provide unemployment and health insurance.
Housing
Policy
Landlords seek a new $2 billion fund to cover COVID back rent
With money for the current rental assistance dried up, affordable housing operators say state aid can help them pay their bills and keep tenants housed
Campaigns & Elections
Policy
Could public campaign finance unlaunch in New York?
As behind-the-scenes budget conversations continue, rumor has it the campaign reform might be in danger of being reversed.
Politics
Politics
Anthony Cannataro gives State of the Judiciary in front of Hector LaSalle
He said the courts were addressing the backlog of cases amid pandemic-era challenges and lacking a chief judge.
Politics
Politics
Failed LaSalle nomination leaves Hochul’s relationship with labor in a state of confusion
Union leaders, including some who were left feeling jilted by the governor’s executive budget, are still willing to give her more time to win their favor.
Labor
Politics
New York’s biggest labor actions of the past year
Here’s a snapshot of the most significant union events over the past 12 months.
Labor
Politics
NY legislative staffers aren’t the only ones fighting to unionize
Long hours, health care and cultures of harassment have prompted union talk at state houses across the country.
New York State
Politics
Judge backs GOP on LaSalle, subway surfing, and national Dems eye NY for 2024
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Hochul says a recession is coming. That’s why we must tax the rich.
Raising taxes to fund public goods would help reduce the impacts of an economic recession.
MTA
Politics
Bronx to state leaders: Fix the MTA
As borough officials rallied in support of free buses, MTA officials warned of the agency’s dire fiscal circumstances
Immigration
Policy
Biden immigration rule could mean fewer migrants to NYC
Mayor Eric Adams administration said it's still reviewing the policy.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality