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Criminal justice
Policy
A budget fight over Clean Slate begins
The governor expressed support for the bill but introduced her own version with a major change.
New York State
Politics
Letitia James drops ‘final’ edition of Cuomo tapes
The state attorney general released a trove of videos, transcripts and other materials from her sexual harassment probe of the ex-governor.
Housing
Policy
Hochul proposes 421-a 2.0
The governor said she would replace the controversial tax abatement with something better, but its bones are the same
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Who wants to run for governor as a Republican in 2022?
The race appears up in the air with months to go before the June primary.
Budget
Policy
The New York executive budget by the numbers
Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed the largest state spending plan in history in her first budget proposal.
Marijuana
Policy
Hundreds of New York towns opt out of pot
Many communities not allowing marijuana sales are taking a wait-and-see approach.
This Week's Headline
Politics
Redistricting rejections and prisoner protests
Rounding up the week’s latest political news.
Housing
Policy
New tenant protections remain elusive as evictions return
The state failed to approved the Good Cause Eviction bill before the eviction moratorium ends tomorrow.
New York State
Politics
Suozzi demands AG investigation into Hochul’s travel habits
The Congress member argues that the governor is flouting her own calls for improved ethics
Health Care
Policy
How New York could cover its 1 million uninsured residents
A new report models several options – other than the New York Health Act – that the state could take to expand health care access.
This Week's Headline
Politics
Adrienne Adams, Eric Adams and Hochul in the first week of 2022
Rounding up the week’s political news.
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Personality
Personality
Mary Bassett on her challenging first month in office
In a Q&A, the state health commissioner talked about tackling the omicron variant and what she wants to accomplish after the pandemic.
New York State
Politics
What Hochul left out of her State of the State address
The parts of the governor’s agenda that she didn’t include in her speech may speak volumes about her priorities for this year.
New York State
Politics
A first look at Gov. Kathy Hochul’s 2022 State of the State
From green energy to ethics reform, here are the highlights from the legislative agenda the governor is outlining today.
Criminal justice
Policy
New data proves bail reform both worked and failed, depending on who you ask
Supporters and opponents of bail reform in dueling press conferences point to a year worth of data released by the state to support their arguments.
New York State
Politics
4 key takeaways from the Independent Redistricting Commission’s latest maps
Dueling plans by Republicans and Democrats hint at how the final lines might shape up.
New York State
Politics
In a win for gerrymandering, New York redistricting commission submits two sets of partisan maps
The state’s Independent Redistricting Commission failed to agree on one proposal to send to the Legislature.
Policy
Policy
New York hospitals see significant upticks in COVID-19 admissions
Gov. Kathy Hochul has urged calm and said the state is not in the same situation as earlier in the pandemic.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Racial justice is coming to a New York City ballot near you
The Racial Justice Commission convened by the mayor this year has approved three ballot proposals for next year.
Health Care
Policy