Politics
Why won’t DAASNY defend Alvin Bragg?
The powerful district attorneys association has been silent in the face of Trump’s attacks on the Manhattan DA
Budget
Here’s when City & State readers think the budget will be finished
And don’t forget, the best guess will win a CSNY shower curtain!
Politics
The confusing names behind New York lobbying efforts
What they actually do might be different from what it sounds like they do.
Heard Around Town
Senate Judiciary chair: Rowan Wilson or Shirley Troutman could be chief judge
If Gov. Hochul nominates either of the two Court of Appeals associate judges to be chief judge, they will likely have a smooth path to state Senate confirmation.
Politics
New chief judge shortlist features three current Court of Appeals judges, no Latinos
Gov. Kathy Hochul must select a nominee to send to the state Legislature by the end of April.
Politics
Shake-ups are coming to the Commission on Judicial Nomination. How will that impact NY’s chief judge process?
Three commission members’ terms expire at the end of the month as they try to come up with a new shortlist for the governor.
Politics
The inside story of the fight against Hector LaSalle
How a socialist organizer, public defenders, union leaders and abortion rights activists worked together to oppose Gov. Kathy Hochul’s chief judge nominee.
New York State
Legislature takes a knife to Hochul’s agenda in budget proposals
The state Senate and Assembly’s one-house budgets threaten to undermine Hochul’s plans for bail reform and housing.
New York State Senate
Full state Senate must vote on judicial nominees, judge rules, siding with GOP
Hector LaSalle was rejected twice, but that hasn’t stopped the legal dispute over his nomination
Heard Around Town
Schumer, AOC and other progressives turn out for Cabán fundraiser
A few dozen left-leaning activists and elected officials came to the event in support of the socialist New York City Council member.
Interviews & Profiles
How crypto can right the failures of the traditional financial system
Rep. Ritchie Torres, who represents the South Bronx – one of the poorest areas in the country – sees the digital asset as a plus for his community.
Interviews & Profiles
A look at how cryptocurrency benefits New York
John Olsen, New York state’s lead for the Blockchain Association, said it’s time to talk to policymakers about the “breadth and diversity of the industry, as opposed to just talking about bitcoin or bitcoin mining.”
Interviews & Profiles
Putting a pause on crypto in New York
Assembly Member Anna Kelles wants to study the industry during this break.
Interviews & Profiles
Is there still reason to hope that crypto can benefit New York?
In a Q&A, Assembly Member Clyde Vanel remains optimistic because the strong companies will survive this downturn.
Energy & Environment
The uncertain fate of upstate’s most controversial bitcoin mining site
Greenidge Generation demonstrated a way to revive old upstate power plants.
Politics
Can Kathy Hochul really sue the NY Senate over Hector LaSalle?
Suffice to say the words “absurdity” and “constitutional crisis” are being thrown around. A former chief judge says the governor has a case, but others aren’t so sure.
New York State
Shelley Mayer will join state Judiciary Committee
The state senator is the second new committee member to have publicly announced that she would not vote to confirm Hector LaSalle as chief judge.
News & Politics
Latino politicians split on Hochul’s embattled chief judge pick
In a letter shared exclusively with City & State, more than 70 Latinx leaders explained their opposition to chief judge nominee Hector LaSalle.
News & Politics
Senate Judiciary chair says prospects are dim for Hochul’s chief judge pick
State Sen. Brad Hoylman’s committee is tasked with reviewing the nominee and deciding whether to advance Hector LaSalle for a floor vote.
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