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Assembly Member Anna Kelles testified about the environmental impact of crypto-mining. Then her Twitter account was hacked.
The New York lawmaker has been a vocal opponent of energy-intensive mining for an unstable industry. Spammers from that industry took over her account Monday.
Policy
Policy
Hochul joins Micron to announce ‘community engagement committee’
In her first appearance after a protracted budget fight, the governor was all smiles about the chip manufacturing company.
Heard Around Town
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Council considers ‘immigrant workers' bill of rights’, as asylum-seekers look for work
Immigrant workers are especially vulnerable to exploitation.
Policy
Policy
Big NYC businesses gets hit with payroll mobility tax increase in Hochul’s proposed budget
The governor has proposed an increase to a 0.6% tax rate
Policy
Policy
Hochul announces tentative agreement on state budget
The governor says she and legislative leaders have reached a deal for a $229 billion spending plan
New York City
Policy
The NYCLU is using art to spark a debate about the NYPD's massive budget
This new exhibit, “29 Million Dreams,” was advertised on a truck driving around City Hall.
Budget
Policy
As state budget process reportedly winds down, will there be time to review the final document?
Some lawmakers are urging Gov. Kathy Hochul not to expedite the vote with a “message of necessity.”
Policy
Policy
Public defenders tell legislators not to compromise on discovery reform
Dozens of public defender offices said that they were excluded from closed-door discussions about possible changes to the law.
Policy
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Report: 50% of working-age households do not meet the minimum cost of living
The alarming statistic is up from 36% in 2021, according to the study.
Policy
Policy
Report: 50% of working-age households do not meet the minimum cost of living
The alarming statistic is up from 36% in 2021, according to the study.
Policy
Policy
Eric Adams’ executive budget, by the numbers
A look at New York’s city’s fiscal year 2024 budget proposal.
New York City
Policy
Adams backs off full 4% cuts for some agencies in executive budget proposal
It’s not just libraries that will be spared the full breadth of the latest round of budget cuts. Agencies including the Department of Sanitation and Department of Homeless Services face reduced cuts.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Who's left holding the bag?
The ‘Bigger Fees for Big Delivery Bill’ could force struggling local restaurants to pay higher fees to out-of-state delivery companies.
Education
Policy
‘Zombie’ charter compromise angers public school advocates
Gov. Kathy Hochul originally wanted to lift the New York City charter cap, but is now considering reviving about two dozen lapsed charter licenses instead.
Policy
Policy
Why does the NYC Council think there’s more money to spend than Eric Adams?
City Hall and the City Council often have different budget projections – and the council has been more accurate in recent years.
Policy
Policy
More mental health crisis respite centers, in NYC Council plan
Mayor Eric Adams has his own mental health plan, but the council plans to push its priorities in the budget.
Policy
Policy
NYC health chief warns of “shorter, less healthy lives” without action
A recent report found that average life expectancy declined 4.6 years between 2019 and 2020. But Health Commissioner Ashwin Vasan said that COVID-19 wasn’t the only driver of those lost years.
Housing
Policy
Lawmakers to Hochul: No housing without ‘good cause’
A growing number of state legislators say they’d rather cut housing from the budget completely than approve a deal without tenant protections.
Housing
Policy
Senate open to zoning overrides but Assembly opposed, sources say
Housing is now dominating budget talks as state leaders work towards passing a budget that’s more than two weeks late
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