Kathy Hochul
Politics
Who’s who in Kathy Hochul’s administration?
Here are some of the insiders the governor has appointed to run the state.
Politics
Politics
These two New York reps have already endorsed Trump for 2024
“There’s no benefit whatsoever to endorsing Donald Trump early,” one consultant quipped.
Policy
Policy
Seeking public safety and cybersecurity solutions to protect New York
Experts at City & State’s 2023 Protecting New York summit pushed for collaboration and preventive measures to strengthen the state’s safety
NYPD
Politics
Edward Caban was just promoted to NYPD commissioner. He’ll get a $579 raise.
With more work and now being on the hook for whatever struggles the department may face, he won’t be earning a lot more money.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
New York City faces climate risks like air quality and flooding
A Q&A with New York City Chief Climate Officer Rohit Aggarwala on how the city is preparing to handle a variety of challenges.
Energy & Environment
Policy
State Legislature got a lot done on energy and the environment
From gas stoves to public renewables, several major bills passed during this year’s session.
Health Care
Policy
‘We simply want our health care.’ Retirees rally at City Hall for Medicare Advantage bill
Fresh off a recent legal victory, retirees are pushing the City Council to buck the mayor and union leaders.
Transportation
Policy
Elected officials and Brooklynites call on City Hall to reverse course on McGuinness Boulevard project
At a City Hall rally, supporters of the plan to overhaul a busy and dangerous street in Greenpoint railed against the mayor’s actions to stop it.
Policy
Policy
Excelsior Pass is another vestige of New York’s COVID-19 era to come to an end
The app, once used to prove vaccination status and negative COVID-19 test results upon entry to businesses, is being phased out on July 28.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Ron DeSantis sets his sights on Hamptons fundraiser
Whether he’ll have support from New York elected officials there remains to be seen.
Heard Around Town
Policy
Hochul allocates $51 million to hate crime prevention
The money will go to community organizations facing bias crimes. The governor also signed college campus hate crime reporting legislation.
New York State
Politics
Sue! New Jersey’s undefeated Supreme Court record against New York
The nation’s highest court in two centuries has ruled in favor of the Garden State in at least 6 cases against its neighbor, and there could be one more with congestion pricing
Personality
Assembly Member Jeff Aubry knocked down at event, sent to hospital
Aubry had been speaking at an opening ceremony for a cultural center in his Queens district when a man being pursued by police knocked the politician to the ground, causing him to hit his head.
Policy
Policy
NYC food establishments to be required to use trash containers
The switch from loose garbage bags left curbside is the next phase in the city’s rat mitigation efforts
Campaign Confidential
Politics
Isis McIntosh Green falls short in City Council challenge to Darlene Mealy
Mealy, a City Council member in Central Brooklyn, won despite being notoriously absent from both City Hall and her district.
Policy
Policy
As fires rage on, city looks to further regulate lithium-ion batteries
There’s been a massive increase in fires, and deaths in New York City relating to bad batteries used in some e-bikes.
Personality
Personality
Why did Catalina Cruz sponsor Clean Slate? ‘Believe it or not, it was being a survivor of a crime’
The Assembly member talked about what’s still left to do now that the law is on the governor’s desk.
Energy & Environment
Policy
NYC should have 30% tree canopy coverage, City Council says
Less than a quarter of the city is currently shaded by trees.
Politics
Politics
New York laws named for the people they could have saved
After a tragedy, lawmakers have taken to naming their legislation for victims who would have been protected by it.
Politics
Politics