Policy
Policy
Hundreds of bills await Hochul’s signature. Here are 10 that will help define her leadership early on.
Which bills the new governor approves – and which she vetoes – will tell us how serious she is about climate change, government transparency and more.
Policy
Policy
The Buffalo Bills owners want a new stadium, and taxpayers might help them pay for it
The NFL team is a Western New York treasure, and critics say the owners are exploiting that to help pay for the $1.4 billion project.
Labor
Policy
The worker shortages plaguing the public sector
There are a variety of reasons New York is struggling to maintain essential services.
New York State
Policy
Takeaways from New York’s (competing!) redistricting draft maps
Failing to find common ground, the Independent Redistricting Commission released different plans along partisan lines.
Housing
Policy
How do you make underground apartments safer? Many legislators and housing advocates say legalize them.
Though recent events have thrust the issue to the forefront, advocates have been working on the issue of expanding cellar and basement housing units for decades.
Energy & Environment
Policy
Will Kathy Hochul support a carbon tax?
Getting behind an effort that fell short last session could change the climate game in New York.
Policy
Policy
Hochul promised a ‘new era of transparency.’ Here’s what that would really take.
Under Cuomo, obtaining public records was often extremely difficult. Transparency advocates have a lot of ideas for reforming the process.
Technology
Policy
How New York is subsidizing Amazon
Local agencies across the state lure the retail giant to town using generous tax incentives.
Education
Policy
NYC schools and health officials push in-person learning, despite calls for remote option
Here are the key points for why kids are still returning to class, despite concerns members of the New York City Council had during an education committee hearing Wednesday.
Housing
Policy
State lawmakers reach a deal to extend the eviction moratorium
Landlords and tenants both have reasons to like the proposed changes to a state housing relief program.
Ethics
Policy
A new ethical zeitgeist hits Albany
Even JCOPE is doing something about holding public officials accountable.
Health Care
Policy
Living in isolation has saved – and harmed – New York’s seniors
Older adults were told to stay indoors during the pandemic, but that has had unintended consequences.
Policy
Policy
Working together to stop elder abuse
A new law will help state agencies, companies and nonprofits collaborate to stop predators.
Policy
Policy
Ride-hailing companies getting better on accessibility
But the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission has stricter requirements in place this year.
Technology
Policy
Fighting the digital divide with tribally owned fiber
The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe launched its own broadband network in a previously unserved area.
Policy
Policy
Indigenous tribes taking the lead on legal weed
While the state dawdles on pot regulations, Native Americans in New York will likely begin sales before the end of the year.
Policy
Policy
California passed guaranteed income for aged-out foster youth. Will New York follow?
The chair of the state Senate’s Committee on Children and Families supports establishing a similar program in New York.
Policy
Policy
Excluded worker fund regulations draw scrutiny
The Department of Labor finally released additional regulations for the $2.1 billion program that left immigrant advocates dissatisfied.
Health Care
Policy
COVID-19 ‘long-haulers’ join the ranks of disabled Americans
On the anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a new wave of people with disabilities are adjusting to their new normals.
Policy
Policy