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New York City
Policy
NYC Council’s preliminary budget response doesn’t include CityFHEPS expansion in its priorities
The eligibility expansion would cost the city billions of dollars and is currently tied up in court.
Policy
Policy
Where does each borough-based jail project stand?
Every jail is behind schedule and over budget, but there is some progress.
Immigration
Policy
The Mayor’s Office of Immigration Affairs is 5 people. Amid ICE crackdown, some NYC officials want more
Immigrant Affairs Commissioner Faiza Ali testified before the New York City Council Immigration Committee on Wednesday, where she fielded calls for a bigger agency.
Real Estate
Policy
‘Mr. Mayor, I would choose you as an adversary any day of the week.’ Some Council members are readying for latest rental voucher fight
Advocates and some City Council members say expanding CityFHEPS housing assistance is key to preventing homelessness. Budget watchdogs warn it’s unsustainable.
Policy
Policy
Rather than weaken climate law, Assembly proposes $500 checks to cover higher energy bills
The Protecting Our Wallets Energy Rebate would send one-time checks to more than 5 million New Yorkers.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Poll: Schlossberg leads NY-12 race
A survey commissioned by George Conway’s congressional campaign found the Kennedy grandson has support of a quarter of likely voters, while a third remain undecided.
Policy
Policy
After years of missed transport targets, the NYC DOT says it’s reworking bus lane goals
New Department of Transportation Commissioner Mike Flynn said the Mamdani administration would focus on bus speeds and safety, not just more bus lane miles.
New York City Council
Policy
Mamdani admin says nil on World Cup plans
The New York City Council probed City Hall's preparation for the soccer tournament kicking off in a few months.
New York City Council
Politics
At hearing, Menin gets mixed feedback on her protest barrier bill
The council speaker tweaked the legislation that originally sought to keep protesters 100 feet away from houses of worship.
2026 congressional midterm elections
Politics
Only 12% of Alex Bores’ donations come from NY-12
The Assembly member raised more money from Berkeley, California, than Manhattan as the race to represent one of the country's wealthiest districts has garnered national attention.
Albany Agenda
Personality
Could there be a Winter Olympics bid in New York’s future?
While in Italy, Assembly Member Robert Carroll talked about scouting the event for a potential plan.
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Personality
Personality
A desire to secede may be the one thing most New York regions have in common
Rep. Nick LaLota has revived a push for Long Island to break away from the rest of the state.
Personality
Personality
3 NY nurse lawmakers have joined the picket line as strike approaches one month
Assembly Members Phara Souffrant Forrest and Karines Reyes and City Council Member Mercedes Narcisse are current or former nurses. Reyes is on strike herself.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Lucy Lang on protecting ‘the fabric of democracy’ as state inspector general
New Yorkers may not have heard of her office, but as it marks 40 years, she says they can feel the impact.
News & Politics
Politics
Mamdani reiterates campaign promise to disband the NYPD Strategic Response Group
Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch hasn’t commented on the future of the unit.
