Policy
Policy
Will Hochul veto the Grieving Families Act for a third time?
Supporters hope the governor will finally reform the state’s nearly 180-year-old wrongful death law, but hospitals, insurance companies and the business lobby still oppose the bill.
New York City
Policy
Which NYC mayoral candidates would freeze the rent?
Three of them promised to do it at a housing forum on Saturday.
Events
Policy
At legislators' retreat, lawmakers discuss AI and economic growth
City & State’s Legislators’ Retreat featured keynote speeches from Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez and Center for an Urban Future executive director Jonathan Bowles.
Policy
Policy
As worker injuries increase, advocates push Hochul to sign warehouse safety bill
The annual rate of warehouse injuries increased 30% last year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Policy
Policy
Day one of 2024 NYCETC workforce agenda conference addresses policy pathways for career development
The two-day event kicked off with opening remarks from the organization's CEO Gregory Morris, Hot Bread Kitchen CEO Leslie Abbey and City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams.
New York State
Policy
Hochul: ‘I’ll be the first to call up ICE’ to deport immigrants who break the law
The governor said she supports immigrants with “legal papers” but will cooperate with the Trump administration to remove immigrants who break the law.
Budget
Policy
New York City’s November budget update – by the numbers
The city’s in better fiscal shape than expected, and that means more spending.
Policy
Policy
NYC Council moves on compromise ‘City of Yes’ plan. Here’s what’s in and what’s out
The housing proposal comes with a $5 billion infusion from the city and state.
Energy & Environment
Policy
While New York remains determined to meet ambitious climate goals, experts warn of rising costs
Attendees at City and State’s 2024 Clean Energy Summit gathered to discuss the challenges.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Mayoral candidates each support ‘City of Yes’ the most
Before a pivotal committee vote on the Adams administration’s marquee housing proposal, his rivals are all in – and want to do even more!
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: Threats of mass deportations creates uncertainty and uneasiness, even for migrants legally in U.S.
President-elect Donald Trump has the option of broadly invoking the Alien Enemies Act beyond the “invasions” of gangs and cartels from El Salvador, Mexico and Venezuela.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Charting new lines of power generation for New York, using renewables
How the New York Power Authority and its CEO Justin Driscoll are working to help the state meet its climate goals.
Transportation
Politics
Good policy but difficult politics: Rep. Dan Goldman talks future of congestion pricing
The MTA board approved starting congestion pricing with lower tolls on Jan. 5 on the same day as a CBC breakfast.
Education
Policy
1 in 8 NYC public school kids was homeless last school year
That’s a record high of more than 146,000 kids, and the figure is partly driven by a surge of migrants to the city.
Nonprofits
Policy
New York’s MWBE programs should be safe from Trump
At City & State’s Government Procurement Conference, New York City and state officials said there was little reason to worry.
Transportation
Policy
Hochul did not change many hearts and minds with lower congestion pricing toll
Despite the governor’s assertion that the new $9 toll will save New York drivers money, she failed to convert most opponents.
Policy
Policy
Hochul to make $9 congestion pricing toll announcement Thursday
Surprise! The governor has had a post-election epiphany!
Policy
Policy
Chi Ossé’s broker fee bill set to pass City Council
“Sometimes good intentions do not get the results that you’re looking for,” said Mayor Eric Adams, declining to say whether he’d sign or veto the bill if passed.
Policy
Policy
Hochul promotes heating assistance amid criticisms of Democrats’ affordability platform
Economic issues played a big role in shifting voters to the right in New York.
Policy
Policy