‘I would certainly want that (option) for myself.’ Lawmakers open up about physician-assisted death

Legislation to allow terminally ill patients to choose when to die faces slim chances of passing this session, but more New York lawmakers are showing support.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• May 31, 2023

Adams administration makes last push for housing bills

New York City Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer and Chief Housing Officer Jessica Katz met with Albany lawmakers hoping to win their support before the end of session.

• By Sahalie Donaldson
• May 30, 2023

Progressive Jews back controversial bill to block charities from funding Israeli settlements

Outside a handful of socialists, the bill has no support in the state Senate or Assembly.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• May 30, 2023

Opinion: ‘Felony arrest’ data shouldn’t determine criminal justice policy

More than 80% of people arrested on felony charges have their cases dismissed.

• By Scott Hechinger
• May 27, 2023

Latrice Walker and public defenders pledge to fight excessive bail despite latest rollbacks to bail reform

Bail reform or no bail reform, judges are still bound by the Eighth Amendment prohibition on excessive bail, the Assembly member said.

• By Shantel Destra
• May 26, 2023

Delays in tree prunings tell the story of an underfunded NYC Parks Department

Tree prunings have slowed, and department cuts do not bode well for the maintenance programs.

• By Amanda Salazar
• May 26, 2023

Opinion: I’ve been homeless and incarcerated. Eric Adams wants to cut services that help people like me.

Services to help people get housing and reenter society after incarceration should take precedence over maintaining the NYPD budget.

• By Neil Berry
• May 24, 2023

City Hall budget officials clash with City Council members at final hearing

New York City Budget Director Jacques Jiha faced spirited questioning from City Council members as they argued cuts will harm city services.

• By Annie McDonough
• May 23, 2023

Parole bills advance in NY Legislature

The bills would make it easier for incarcerated people to be considered for release.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis and Shantel Destra
• May 23, 2023

Hochul and Adams on migrants: ‘We have one message, let them work’

The governor and mayor are calling for expedited work authorization for asylum-seekers which they say will also help industries across the state.

• By Shantel Destra
• May 22, 2023

Opinion: The problem with plea bargains and how NY can help the innocent

Due to coercive pressures, many innocent people plead guilty to crimes they didn’t commit. New York has an opportunity to allow them to seek justice.

• By Adnan Sultan
• May 22, 2023

Library presidents highlight services for migrants in appeal to avoid budget cuts

NYC’s public library systems staved off the latest round of budget cuts ordered by Mayor Eric Adams, but they still face cuts from a previous savings mandate.

• By Annie McDonough
• May 20, 2023

State comptroller says MTA should be able to manage debt with state funding

A new report by Thomas DiNapoli found the financially-strained agency should be able to get on track with state funding and a higher payroll mobility tax in the budget.

• By Shantel Destra
• May 19, 2023

Slow cannabis market ‘the product of a choice’ says state weed czar

New York has been criticized for a sluggish licensing process, but Chris Alexander said that’s necessary to achieve equity.

• By Jeff Coltin
• May 19, 2023

Bronx DA Darcel Clark backs parole reform bills

She’s the third New York City district attorney to support the Elder Parole and Fair & Timely Parole bills.

• By Peter Sterne
• May 19, 2023

NYC comptroller says old criminal convictions cost city residents nearly $2.4 billion in annual wages

The Legislature only has a few more days left to pass the Clean Slate Act, which would seal old criminal convictions.

• By Shantel Destra
• May 17, 2023

‘Breaking point:’ NYC deputy mayor urges state and federal action on migrant influx

Anne Williams-Isom couldn’t emphasize enough that city leaders are running out of options.

• By Sahalie Donaldson
• May 17, 2023

Socialist legislators back bill to block New York charities from funding Israeli settlements

Many Democrats condemned the legislation, and leaders of both the state Senate and Assembly promised that it would never receive a vote.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• May 17, 2023

Drawing on Lessons from the Past to Solve the Affordable Housing Impasse

• May 17, 2023

New York City is desperate to find more space to house asylum seekers

Mayor Adams issued an executive order suspending the land use review process to create more shelters quickly, prompting criticism from the City Council.

• By Annie McDonough
• May 16, 2023