Campaigns & Elections
Policy
Could public campaign finance unlaunch in New York?
As behind-the-scenes budget conversations continue, rumor has it the campaign reform might be in danger of being reversed.
Politics
Politics
Failed LaSalle nomination leaves Hochul’s relationship with labor in a state of confusion
Union leaders, including some who were left feeling jilted by the governor’s executive budget, are still willing to give her more time to win their favor.
MTA
Politics
Bronx to state leaders: Fix the MTA
As borough officials rallied in support of free buses, MTA officials warned of the agency’s dire fiscal circumstances
Kathy Hochul
Policy
Hochul touts JFK progress, organized labor
Governors love their airports. Hochul is no different.
Heard Around Town
Policy
Labor leaders call on Legislature to make green energy union friendly
Gov. Kathy Hochul excluded labor standards in her climate proposals. Unions want to change that.
Policy
Policy
Rent protections stand out in state Legislative session
Tenant advocates are confident that “good cause” eviction protections will get approved as part of a broad housing package.
Politics
Politics
State Senate votes to reject LaSalle (again)
Senators voted 39-20 to reject Gov. Kathy Hochul’s controversial chief judge nominee. Hochul said she will find a new nominee.
Politics
Politics
Is a state judge willing to intervene on Hector LaSalle’s nomination?
Answering questions about standing and whether this is a political question will be a couple of the key issues.
Politics
Politics
State Senate GOP sues to force LaSalle vote
State Sen. Anthony Palumbo says Hochul’s chief judge nominee deserves to be considered by the full Senate.
Policy
Policy
New York Assembly locks down debate – again
Restricting which bills get on committee agendas is the latest in a string of rules-tightening measures.
New York State
Policy
NY proposed constitutional amendment would ban prison slave labor
The state still technically allows forced labor as punishment for a crime. Lawmakers want to reverse that, and make sure willing prisoners are paid fairly.
Immigration
Policy
Unions back bill to give immigrants legal representation in New York
The Access to Representation Act would help people facing deportation if they fall below a certain income level.
Energy & Environment
Policy
Hochul’s budget proposes taking action on climate
Charging polluters, banning natural gas in new buildings and building up public renewable energy supply are all actions the governor wants to take to promote New York’s energy transition.
Kathy Hochul
Policy
How Hochul’s budget proposal might stir the pot
Bail reform, no new taxes on the wealthy and more charter schools are all expected to be topics of conversation during a tense moment with the Legislature.
Kathy Hochul
Policy
Takeaways from Hochul’s state budget proposal
The governor unveiled a plan to increase education spending and address MTA fiscal woes and New York City’s migrant influx.
Politics
Politics
Hochul vetoes Grieving Families Act, inflaming tensions with lawmakers
The governor said she attempted to compromise, but lawmakers said she refused to negotiate.
Politics
Politics
Adams and Hochul ARE ON GREAT TERMS OK
The mayor and the governor are presenting a united front, we get it.
Policy
Policy
The quest to end legal protections for public employees in NY – and not just police
Repealing qualified immunity, an issue that most often comes up with employees of public schools, is a priority for some state Democratic lawmakers.
Policy
Policy