New York State
Policy
New York AG Letitia James seeks NRA babysitter
The request comes after the court refused her office’s demand to dismantle the organization for alleged rampant misuse of funds.
New York State
Policy
Legislature considers a bill to get ex-LG off the ballot
After initial resistance, lawmakers seem willing to help Gov. Kathy Hochul find a way to replace Brian Benjamin.
New York City
Policy
City Council passes revised pay transparency bill in response to business leaders’ lobbying
The amended legislation delayed the implementation of a law designed to tackle pay inequity but kept its major provisions intact.
New York City
Policy
What to know about NYC’s B-HEARD mental health crisis response teams
The pilot program still routes most mental health calls to the police.
Policy
Policy
Can New York court and regulate the crypto industry at the same time?
Some state lawmakers are making enemies in the cryptocurrency industry as Eric Adams tries to woo it.
Policy
Policy
State Senate (again) unanimously approves the Adult Survivors Act
It now awaits action in the Assembly, where it fizzled last year.
Policy
Policy
Can cryptocurrency actually help anyone?
Proponents said communities of color can benefit from a decentralized virtual banking system, despite concerns over volatility and scams.
New York City
Politics
Understanding mayoral control
State lawmakers are expected to address mayoral control of New York City schools before the end of session after it was excluded from this year’s state budget.
New York State
Policy
As they evaluate New York’s Democrat-drawn legislative districts, here’s what judges are considering
How could this complicate the ongoing 2022 election process?
Energy & Environment
Policy
How do you plant more trees in New York City? Give them away
In Canarsie, tree saplings were available for residents to grab and go plant in their own backyard ahead of Earth Day.
New York City
Policy
ATF’s role in mass shooting suspect’s arrest highlights how agency helps NYC in war on guns
Mayor Eric Adams reiterated the importance of the NYPD’s partnership with the agency in the wake of last week’s Brooklyn subway shooting.
New York State
Policy
Assembly member looks to change state law to get Brian Benjamin off the ballot
Amy Paulin says a candidate should be able to decline a ballot line if they resign from office.
New York City
Policy
In the wake of a mass shooting, what are the gun detection systems Eric Adams is talking about?
Like other emerging surveillance technologies, weapon detection systems come with questions about effectiveness and privacy.
NYPD
Policy
NYPD officers are supposed to be fired for lying. They aren’t.
A report from LatinoJustice found that of the 181 New York City Police Department officers who were found to have lied to police watchdogs over the last decade, not one was fired.
Budget
Policy
What did Eric Adams get in the state budget?
Some bail changes and an enhanced Earned Income Tax Credit are in the budget. Mayoral control and an increased borrowing authority are not.
Policy
Policy
Kendra’s Law hangs in the balance with little recent discussion among Albany Democrats
State lawmakers might approve a state budget early next week that would make it easier to force people to get mental health treatment.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Why corporate America is betting on getting Clean Slate into the state budget
Progressive activists and business leaders say the economy would benefit from making it easier to seal criminal records for formerly incarcerated people.
Policy
Policy
Key state lawmaker questions bonding proposal for Belmont racetrack
The New York Racing Association is seeking $450 million in state-backed bonds despite past criticism of its finances.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Progressives remain steadfast though voters are wary of bail reform
The political left is facing a messaging battle as it attempts to block changes in the New York state budget due April 1.
Policy
Policy