Budget
Policy
Budget vote exposes Democratic divisions
Some moderates voted against the revenue bill, while Democratic Socialists changed their vote at the last minute.
Budget
Policy
Cuomo, Legislature agree on $212B state budget
State lawmakers scored major victories on taxes, education funding and aid for undocumented immigrants.
New York State
Politics
The messy, last-minute changes to the ‘excluded workers’ fund
Charged state budget talks about aid for undocumented immigrants has revealed fractures among Democratic lawmakers.
Housing
Policy
Dueling proposals to convert commercial properties into housing
The plan is enmeshed in state budget negotiations, with a gap between Gov. Andrew Cuomo and state Senate Deputy Majority Leader Michael Gianaris.
New York State
Policy
In pot deal with Cuomo, the Legislature has the power
Between Democratic supermajorities and mounting crises, the governor seems to have caved on some major sticking points on legal weed.
Labor
Policy
Advocates worry about barriers to excluded workers fund
Pay stubs and bank statements could prevent undocumented workers from receiving retroactive pandemic relief.
Labor
Policy
Hunger strike draws attention to workers excluded from COVID-19 relief
Hundreds of thousands have gone without unemployment benefits. Pressure is on the Legislature as the state budget deadline looms.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Selvena Brooks-Powers on the being the first candidate elected in an instant runoff
An interview with the new member of the New York City Council from Queens.
New York State
Politics
What it would take for Cuomo to resign
The governor is pretty dug in, but certain conditions could make him change course.
New York State
Politics
Politics permeates New York’s judiciary
It’s a complex road to get to the bench – one full of conflicts of interest and backroom dealings.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Cuomo investigations move forward and one-house budgets approved
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York City
Politics
Selvena Brooks-Powers victorious in NYC’s first ranked-choice vote count
After nine rounds of hand-counting and elimination, Brooks-Powers emerged with over 51% of the vote
New York State
Politics
Assembly’s impeachment law firm raises concerns
Davis Polk, hired to lead the impeachment investigation law firm, has ties to Cuomo allies.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Eyes turn to potential Cuomo impeachment and federal aid headed to NY
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York State
Politics
Key takeaways from reports on Cuomo’s work environment
New York magazine and The New York Times published damning pieces about alleged workplace hostility and sexism in the governor’s office.
New York City
Politics
Survey: Queens voters felt good about ranked-choice voting
A new exit poll found that a majority of respondents were at least somewhat familiar with the new system before voting.
New York State
Policy