Healthcare
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.
Healthcare
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
How is New York protecting itself from cybercrime?
Ransomware and other kinds of cyberattacks pose threats to local governments, schools and more.
Policy
Policy
New York leaders tout progress for LGBTQ rights
Emma Wolfe, a deputy mayor of New York City, cautions that recovery to the status quo from COVID-19 will not be enough.
Labor
Policy
How a deal for gig workers fell apart
There was a tentative agreement to give them the right to organize, but a flawed negotiation process created backlash.
Energy & Environment
Policy
Inside the chemical lobby’s unusual campaign to protect the fire retardant business
Lobbyists planted stories in local media outlets with quotes from a tenant organizer who never spoke to them.
New York City
Policy
How NYC can protect residents from extreme heat
Air conditioning is a lifeline, and it’s expensive. There are policies that can help.
Energy & Environment
Policy
Climate bill would tax carbon in New York
New legislation aims to raise billions of dollars to fund a “just transition” away from fossil fuels.
New York State
Policy
Gas plant in Newburgh tests limits of NY’s landmark climate law
Can the state meet its ambitious green energy goals if it permits an increased burning of fracked gas?
NYPD
Policy
Should cops have to live in NYC?
It could improve community relations, but unions object and even some reform advocates are unenthused.
NYPD
Policy
