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Personality
Personality
Rat czar isn’t the only weird government job in New York City
The city has an array of intriguing and bizarre positions on the payroll.
New York State
Policy
‘It’s a marathon.’ Chris Smalls talks Amazon union gameplan after setbacks
Outside a billionaire studded conference, Smalls called for political support for his union. Eric Adams wasn’t there to get the message.
MTA
Policy
MTA in need of new funding source, DiNapoli says
Filling massive operating budget deficits will require more than finding cost efficiency savings, a new report from the state comptroller said.
New York State
Politics
Assembly Member Anna Kelles talks about how the cryptomining moratorium victory came together
Late pressure from small-business groups and the bill’s narrow scope led to it getting signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Heard Around Town
Policy
Advocates expect Hochul to sign bitcoin mining moratorium
Assembly Member Anna Kelles does not expect chapter amendments that would alter the proposed moratorium on proof-of-work cryptocurrency mining.
Policy
Policy
New York City will cut some of its 21,000 vacant government positions
As the city eliminates more unfilled jobs, its ability to hire for crucial remaining positions and retain existing employees is key.
Exit interviews
Personality
Steve Englebright leaves an environmental legacy
The Democratic Assembly member sponsored some of New York’s most significant climate laws.
Exit interviews
Personality
Assembly Member Peter Abbate Jr. misses the old Albany
The Brooklyn Assembly member reflects on three-plus decades in the state Legislature.
Policy
Policy
A ‘missed opportunity’ in using data for New York City social services, report says
A new analysis by the Center for an Urban Future includes recommendations for how the city can leverage data to improve on social services delivery.
Exit interviews
Personality
Yuh-Line Niou helped to usher in a new era in the New York Legislature
Niou gave up her Assembly seat to run for Congress, but she’ll continue to represent her community in “a lot of different ways.” Whether that could mean a future run for office is unclear.
Policy
Policy
Brock Pierce wants to educate New York lawmakers about crypto
The crypto entrepreneur and billionaire said he’s steeped in New York politics and legislation – including a proposed moratorium on Bitcoin mining.
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Politics
Politics
Republican Brooklyn Assembly member-elect voted in Manhattan last year
Lester Chang has to have established residency in Brooklyn within six days after last year’s election to be eligible for the Assembly seat he just won.
Policy
Policy
New York City’s budget just grew to $104 billion. Here’s what you need to know.
Mayor Eric Adams told agencies to find 3% savings across the board and (nearly) all of them did.
Policy
Policy
New York City is down about 21,000 government workers
A new report from the state comptroller’s office found that New York City municipal attrition continues to outpace hiring.
Personality
Personality
Women at the helm of New York City’s uniformed agencies
The first female commissioner of the Department of Correction was also the first woman to head a major city agency in 1914.
Personality
Personality
How three new moms are changing the New York City Council
Three of the City Council’s new members have become first-time mothers over the past year. They’re ready to do more for mothers and other caregivers in New York City.
Elections
Politics
State legislative elections spell disappointment for Brooklyn Democrats
Is southern Brooklyn the Democratic Party’s forgotten step-child?
2022 general election
Politics
2022 New York state legislative general election results
After a chaotic redistricting process, Republicans have their sights set on gaining seats in the Democratic-controlled state Legislature.
New York City
Politics
After hammering bail reform for a year, Eric Adams hits the campaign trail
The New York City mayor plans to attend a get out the vote rally the weekend before Election Day, but some suggest his focus on crime has played into Zeldin’s strategy.
Policy
Policy