Heard Around Town
Politics
Schumer backs bipartisan rail safety legislation during stop in Syracuse
The senate majority leader announced his support for the measure on Monday, a month after a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, released toxic chemicals into the area.
Personality
Politics
Called back for One Last Job
Robert Megna is not the only veteran to get back in the action to serve New York.
Politics
Politics
Lori Lightfoot lost reelection. Should Eric Adams be worried?
The mayor of New York City is – for now – in a safe position ahead of 2025.
Politics
Politics
Ed Cox: Just Trumpy enough for the NY GOP?
The former state Republican Party chair seems to be angling for a comeback.
Politics
Politics
Anthony Cannataro gives State of the Judiciary in front of Hector LaSalle
He said the courts were addressing the backlog of cases amid pandemic-era challenges and lacking a chief judge.
Politics
Politics
Failed LaSalle nomination leaves Hochul’s relationship with labor in a state of confusion
Union leaders, including some who were left feeling jilted by the governor’s executive budget, are still willing to give her more time to win their favor.
Labor
Politics
NY legislative staffers aren’t the only ones fighting to unionize
Long hours, health care and cultures of harassment have prompted union talk at state houses across the country.
Politics
Politics
City Hall talks public safety, with a new briefing
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has said media coverage is affecting the perception of crime in the city, so he’s trying something new.
MTA
Politics
Bronx to state leaders: Fix the MTA
As borough officials rallied in support of free buses, MTA officials warned of the agency’s dire fiscal circumstances
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Michael Gianaris: LaSalle supporters got what they wanted
A Q&A with the state Senate deputy majority leader on whether they’ll appeal the latest court ruling and how this ordeal will impact state budget negotiations.
Politics
Politics
NYC to pilot remote work in tentative city worker contract
The city reached a labor agreement with DC 37, setting the pattern for other municipal workers unions.
Politics
Politics
Andy King, expelled from the City Council, wants back in
But the city charter is clear – he can’t run this year, due to term limits.
Kathy Hochul
Politics
What is the political fallout piece for Hochul after LaSalle?
After the state Senate rejected Gov. Kathy Hochul’s chief judge nominee, experts agree the governor may have a path forward.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Mayor Eric Adams, DSA agree: expand the court
51 New York electeds signed on to a campaign to add more justices to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Politics
Politics
Eric Adams in Albany: ‘We don’t have an endless flow of cash’
The mayor shared specific complaints about the proposed budget but insisted his relationship with the governor remained strong.
Politics
Politics
State Senate votes to reject LaSalle (again)
Senators voted 39-20 to reject Gov. Kathy Hochul’s controversial chief judge nominee. Hochul said she will find a new nominee.
New York City
Politics
What’s on Eric Adams’ agenda for ‘Tin Cup Day’?
After a mixed bag last year, the mayor has an opportunity to start this session on the right foot while securing more money for the city.
Politics
Politics
NYCHA tells state legislators what their districts owe in rent
The public housing authority is hoping to get funding for rent that hasn’t been paid during the pandemic.
Politics
Politics