Criminal Justice
Policy
A budget fight over Clean Slate begins
The governor expressed support for the bill but introduced her own version with a major change.
Health Care
Policy
Hochul’s chapter amendments could undermine new birth center law
A rift grew among birth advocates as progressive legislators asked them to compromise with the governor – or risk a veto.
Housing
Policy
Hochul proposes 421-a 2.0
The governor said she would replace the controversial tax abatement with something better, but its bones are the same
Policy
Policy
Hundreds of New York towns opt out of pot
Many communities not allowing marijuana sales are taking a wait-and-see approach.
Energy & Environment
Policy
Smokestacks loom over New York’s clean energy plan
New York will have to shut down dozens of fossil fuel power plants to meet its climate goals. Observers worry it’s not on track.
Ask the Experts
Policy
Eric Adams wants to cut spending. Here’s how he might do it.
Experts weigh in on the new mayor’s aim to cut the city government’s spending by 3%.
Housing
Policy
New tenant protections remain elusive as evictions return
The state failed to approved the Good Cause Eviction bill before the eviction moratorium ends tomorrow.
Health Care
Policy
How New York could cover its 1 million uninsured residents
A new report models several options – other than the New York Health Act – that the state could take to expand health care access.
Criminal Justice
Policy
New data proves bail reform both worked and failed, depending on who you ask
Supporters and opponents of bail reform in dueling press conferences point to a year worth of data released by the state to support their arguments.
Health Care
Policy
Doctors say NYC’s omicron wave could end in a matter of weeks
Modeling projections off of London and South Africa, local health experts are hopeful that the variant will peak by mid-January.
Policy
Policy
New York hospitals see significant upticks in COVID-19 admissions
Gov. Kathy Hochul has urged calm and said the state is not in the same situation as earlier in the pandemic.
Health Care
Policy
Child COVID-19 hospitalizations surge
The number of admissions among infected New York City kids has increased four-fold since the first week of December.
Health Care
Policy
Hochul to unveil new COVID-19 plans on New Year’s Eve
Public health restrictions might tighten in the upcoming weeks if hospitalizations continue to rise.
Health Care
Policy
Will New York allow terminally ill people to end their lives?
A bill to legalize so-called medical aid in dying has been introduced in the state Legislature for years. It’s fate in 2022 is still uncertain.
Health Care
Policy
FAQ: All of your omicron questions answered
State and local officials have rolled out a fresh slate of measures to combat the spread of the highly transmissible new coronavirus variant in recent days.
Policy
Policy
Test your knowledge of New York state politics before the 2022 legislative session begins
The upcoming year will feature fights on criminal justice reforms, climate change, the Buffalo Bills and more.
Energy & Environment
Policy
East River Park construction can continue, high court rules
The Thursday rulings by the New York Court of Appeals put an end to a long-fought war between New York City and activists who are against the project.
Criminal Justice
Policy
The balancing act looming over incoming NYPD head Keechant Sewell
Sewell could have to answer to two New York City Police Department veterans: Mayor-elect Eric Adams and his rumored pick for deputy mayor of public safety, Philip Banks III.
Health Care
Policy
Omicron breakthrough cases becoming more prevalent
Gov. Kathy Hochul is emphasizing booster shots as new science highlights how the coronavirus variant evades vaccines.
Health Care
Policy