Policy

Policy

Opinion: Kamala Harris sees the ‘silver wave’ coming

The vice president is working to expand coverage of long-term care at the national level, but New Yorkers already have a potential solution: the New York Health Act.

Policy

Policy

National Flood Insurance Program likely to be headache for next president

Democrats and Republicans butt heads on many issues, but this is a rare one where policymakers agree reforms are needed.

Policy

Policy

Trump victory could doom congestion pricing, keeping city’s air unhealthy

The clock is ticking for Gov. Kathy Hochul to unpause congestion pricing before an unfriendly presidential administration kills it for good.

New York State

Politics

A Trump win could complicate conservation efforts for the American eel in New York

Already depleted, the American eel is just one of many species that benefits from environmental federal funding – which could be in jeopardy

Policy

Policy

Prop 1 explained, in painstaking detail

If you still have any questions about the state Equal Rights Amendment, we’ve hopefully got you covered.

Policy

Policy

Will a new president jumpstart the transition to electric vehicles in New York, or let it stall?

Charging infrastructure is gradually being built in New York, but consumers are still not quite convinced they can get anywhere in the state in an electric car.

Policy

Policy

NYC paid $160 million in settlements under Child Victims Act

Payouts were mostly for cases filed against the Department of Education, as former investigators at an independent watchdog claimed they were told to reverse substantiated allegations of child sex abuse.

New York City

Policy

Dredging the Gowanus Canal will likely continue – regardless of the next president

Unless the EPA is completely disbanded, the future of New York’s Superfund sites should continue to improve.

Policy

Policy

A critical federal agency that helps prepare for flooding could be at risk

Most New Yorkers may not know what NOAA is, but it plays a crucial role in protecting residents from severe storms – and its fate is in the hands of the next president

Policy

Policy

Eric Adams and NYC Council power struggle reaches Albany

State legislation would prevent Charter Revision Commission proposals from knocking other proposals off the ballot, including those from City Council legislation.

Policy

Policy

Dan Garodnick says there’s nothing to fear about City of Yes

The New York City Planning director has explained and explained and explained the housing proposal.

Policy

Policy

Upstate county settles with NYCLU over mistreatment of transgender people in jails

With the state Legislature unable to pass a law mandating equitable treatment for incarcerated transgender individuals, NYCLU has taken to suing individual counties.

Policy

Updated Policy

NYC Council to vote on bill to banish broker fees

Council Member Chi Ossé’s legislation has faced strong opposition from real estate groups.

Energy & Environment

Policy

Progressives warn state’s plan won’t produce enough renewable energy

The New York Power Authority’s draft plan would produce 3.5 gigawatts of renewable energy by 2030, but advocates say 15 gigawatts of clean energy is needed.

Interviews & Profiles

Policy

NYC DOT Commish Ydanis Rodríguez is staying ‘laser-focused’

Rodríguez said he’s happy to be able to move forward with Greenpoint’s McGuinness Boulevard redesign after the city’s sudden reversal on the project.

Policy

Policy

Eric Adams is landmarking fewer buildings than any other mayor

Village Preservation has a report on why the designations have slowed since Robert Wagner Jr.

Policy

Policy

As Adams leans on city workforce, low staffing remains a challenge for some NYC agencies

While some agencies report improvements after backfilling positions, others are still struggling with reduced staffing and vacancies, hindering the delivery of key government services.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: NYC’s for-hire drivers are on the brink. Let’s give them a lifeline.

The city’s excessive insurance requirements are bankrupting taxi and rideshare drivers.

Sponsored Content

Sponsor Content

Second annual conference calls for focus on health equity

The event, sponsored by Healthix and Helgerson Solutions Group, among other organizations, gathered health care professionals to discuss the efficacy of value-based care models.