Policy

Could self-driving cars be on a collision course with Zohran Mamdani?

The incoming mayor has not weighed in on the autonomous vehicles that have taken other cities by storm. But he’s certain to face pressure to do so, from both the industry and taxi workers.

  • By Annie McDonough

Policy

Mamdani wants to end homeless encampment sweeps to focus on housing. HUD funding chaos will complicate his plans

In a major policy change, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development plans to shift funding away from long-term shelter and add work requirements for short-term shelters.

  • By Tsehai Alfred

Policy

Hochul and legislative leaders play game of chicken with AI regulations

Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to rewrite the RAISE Act with language nearly identical to a California law, a hard no for lawmakers.

  • By Rebecca C. Lewis

Policy

Lawmakers seek to expand New York Power Authority board

The proposal to expand the board was originally included in the 2023 Build Public Renewables Act but stripped out during budget negotiations.

  • By Rebecca C. Lewis

Policy

Here are the high-profile bills Hochul has yet to act on

Gov. Kathy Hochul has 165 bills left to sign or veto before the end of the year.

  • By Rebecca C. Lewis

Technology

New York City will try (again) to regulate AI

The council passed a package of bills creating a new ‘office of algorithmic accountability.’ It’s not the first attempt to rein in AI use.

  • By Celia Bernhardt

Policy

Adrienne Adams on outdoor dining program: This isn’t new

Some lawmakers are pushing for change as restaurants struggle with the current system, the speaker said the council “just went back to pre-pandemic” regulations.

  • By Tsehai Alfred

Immigration

Goldman seeks answers from Tisch on Nov. 12 NYPD-ICE incident

The lawmaker penned a letter to the police commissioner looking to clarify the department’s protocol.

  • By Tsehai Alfred

Energy & Environment

Recalibrating what’s realistic for New York’s clean energy future

City & State’s Energy Infrastructure Summit served as a forum to discuss what’s next and what’s possible in this growing sector.

  • By Jaylen Coaxum

Special Reports

New York’s transit system is on a comeback, but the feds loom large

Congestion pricing is raising new funds despite multiple challenges for the MTA.

  • By Ralph Spielman

Policy

Here are all the major bills still before the New York City Council

Airbnb, universal daylighting, street vendors and more.

  • By Sahalie Donaldson

Heard Around Town

State Labor Dept. ‘inquiry’ made over horse carriage industry

The agency reached out to First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro about the industry’s licensing information.

  • By Ralph R. Ortega

Sponsored Content

Seeking a comprehensive approach to best support youth mental health

Experts, governmental officials and parents joined in the discussion on the issue at City & State’s “Future in Focus,” forum, presented in partnership with Coalition to Empower our Future.

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Events

Increasing diversity in government contracts through partnership and policy

City & State’s Diversity & Procurement Summit: Facilitating Government Partnerships for NY’s Businesses looks at how to leverage public-private collaborations to support underrepresented businesses.

  • By Amanda Salazar

Energy & Environment

Pipeline advancement riles Somos progressives

The state Department of Environmental Conservation greenlit the controversial NESE project.

  • By Rebecca C. Lewis

Policy

Lander spars with progressive activist group that previously backed him

New York Communities for Change once endorsed Comptroller Brad Lander as a climate champion. Now they claim “BlackRock Brad” betrayed them.

  • By Celia Bernhardt

Policy

New poll shows that taxing the rich is very popular

The prospect of increasing taxes on New York’s wealthiest has gained new steam amid Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral campaign in New York City.

  • By Rebecca C. Lewis

Housing

Unable to raise rents, owners of rent-stabilized buildings face financial trouble

Six years after the state closed rent stabilization loopholes, is there any political appetite to help desperate landlords?

  • By Austin C. Jefferson

Policy

Oh SNAP: Hochul funds food pantries, but not food assistance benefits

The state announced over $100 million in emergency food assistance, but it won’t spend the $650 million necessary to backfill federal funding for food stamps for November.

  • By Rebecca C. Lewis

Immigration

Hochul ‘tabletopping’ strategies to combat ICE

Gov. Kathy Hochul said she has spoken with Illinois governor JB Pritzker about how Chicago has responded to the president’s immigrant crackdown

  • By Rebecca C. Lewis

2025 New York City Mayoral Election

Why hasn’t Zohran Mamdani taken a position on the ballot proposals?

The City Council stands to lose power if the proposals pass, but Mamdani’s hesitation shows they currently have quite a bit of influence.

  • By Sahalie Donaldson and Holly Pretsky