Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Passing the Grieving Families Act will drive up insurance rates for all
The legislation awaiting Gov. Kath Hochul’s signature would be a reckless departure from the current law.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Proposed parks legislation points to path forward on capital process reform
The measures would unlock much-needed community open space across the city and save the Parks Department millions of dollars.
New York City
Policy
Eric Adams got some stuff done
Ten things the NYC mayor got done in his first year – and some of the items he hasn’t followed through on yet.
New York State
Policy
What’s on the agenda for the 2023 legislative session in New York?
Everyone’s talking about housing – and still fighting over bail.
Ask the Experts
Policy
Will Eric Adams’ mandate to involuntarily hospitalize mentally ill persons work?
Mental health professionals offered mixed reviews on the mandate which already has caused a backlash with advocates for persons suffering from mental illness.
Policy
Policy
The costs of New York’s stadiums
The new Willets Point soccer stadium will be privately funded, but since 1968, Madison Square Garden hasn’t been paying property taxes.
Policy
Policy
Post-election, it’s veto season for Kathy Hochul
The New York governor has vetoed 39 bills aimed at creating commissions and task forces because of their financial impact.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
A “missed opportunity” in using data for New York City social services, report says
A new analysis by the Center for an Urban Future includes recommendations for how the city can leverage data to improve on social services delivery.
Policy
Policy
New York City will cut some of its 21,000 vacant government positions
As the city eliminates more unfilled jobs, its ability to hire for crucial remaining positions and retain existing employees is key.
Policy
Policy
A ‘missed opportunity’ in using data for New York City social services, report says
A new analysis by the Center for an Urban Future includes recommendations for how the city can leverage data to improve on social services delivery.
Policy
Policy
Bill looks to improve housing assignments for transgender, gender non-conforming, non-binary, and intersex people in New York City jails
The legislation sponsored by City Council Member Keith Powers is aimed at giving some of the most vulnerable people in custody more say in securing housing that aligns with their gender identity.
Policy
Policy
Brock Pierce wants to educate New York lawmakers about crypto
The crypto entrepreneur and billionaire said he’s steeped in New York politics and legislation – including a proposed moratorium on Bitcoin mining.
Policy
Policy
Future of New York City transit network topic of City & State’s 2022 Transportation Summit
Key issues discussed at the event included technology, safety and the push towards electrification
Policy
Opinion
Opinion: ULURP shouldn’t be taken for granted
New York City Council Members should have the goal of saying “yes” to developers going through the Uniform Land Use Review Procedure and affordable housing is at stake.
Policy
Policy
New York City’s budget just grew to $104 billion. Here’s what you need to know.
Mayor Eric Adams told agencies to find 3% savings across the board and (nearly) all of them did.
Policy
Policy
E-bike battery fires spike spurs New York City Council to rethink regulation
Lawmakers reconsidered how to best maintain safety without hurting disadvantaged workers' livelihoods.
Policy
Policy
New York City is down about 21,000 government workers
A new report from the state comptroller’s office found that New York City municipal attrition continues to outpace hiring.
Policy
Policy
At Somos, New Yorkers weigh in on the Puerto Rican utility crisis
At two very different events, New York politicians discussed Luma Energy.
Policy
Policy
How NYC is supporting thousands of asylum-seeking children
Teachers, nonprofit workers and volunteers are mobilizing to help children adjust to a completely new environment.
Heard Around Town
Policy