Politics
Politics
Vax mandate kicks in and the race for governor kicks off
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Criminal Justice
Policy
How the population at Rikers Island can be reduced now
Here are the avenues Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio can immediately pursue to release more inmates, according to lawmakers and advocates.
Energy & Environment
Policy
Schumer faces pressure over climate change
Advocates want to create a polluters climate fund, but a similar measure can’t even pass in New York.
News & Politics
Politics
Letitia James and the great non-campaign, campaign speech
The state attorney general won’t say if she’s running for governor, but a speech to business leaders sure sounded like she might
Criminal Justice
Policy
What does criminal justice reform look like to Kathy Hochul?
The governor has reservations about “defund the police” that her No. 2, Brian Benjamin, doesn’t seem to share.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Rep. Antonio Delgado walks an ideological tightrope to reelection
He has avoided hot-button issues and focused on local problems to avoid alienating his rural district.
New York State
Politics
State inspector general resigns
Letizia Tagliafierro has left the job without explanation amid criticisms over an ethics investigation
New York State
Policy
Takeaways from New York’s (competing!) redistricting draft maps
Failing to find common ground, the Independent Redistricting Commission released different plans along partisan lines.
New York State
Politics
Hochul sets new agenda for abortion rights in NY
It includes an education campaign, but no additional legislation yet.
New York State
Policy
Industrial hemp promises sustainable solutions for New York, but will anyone buy in?
The industry in its “innovation stage” is eyeing Gov. Kathy Hochul for support.
Energy & Environment
Policy
Will Kathy Hochul support a carbon tax?
Getting behind an effort that fell short last session could change the climate game in New York.
New York State
Politics
Deadly flooding in NYC and an extraordinary session in Albany
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York State
Policy
Hochul’s pot picks get the thumbs up
Former Assembly Member Tremaine Wright and cannabis advocate Christoper Alexander will oversee the new state program
New York State
Politics
The race to replace Brian Benjamin is on
A long list of candidates are interested in representing Harlem in the state Senate.
New York State
Politics
A new governor in town and school plans coming into focus
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York State
Politics
6 things to know about the state’s new LG
Gov. Kathy Hochul has picked state Sen. Brian Benjamin to serve beside her in Albany
New York State
Politics