Ask the Experts
Policy
Ask the experts: Is Hochul’s plan enough to fix the MTA’s financial problems?
They thought the proposal was a good start but highlighted other areas that need to be addressed.
Policy
Policy
Some NY lawmakers draw line in the sand on taxing the wealthy
Multiple bills would take different approaches to taxing the rich.
Policy
Policy
Lawmakers and advocates say state’s plan to address New York City’s migrant crisis won’t cut it
The governor’s support has been labeled as “insufficient,” amid calls for greater advocacy and public statements from the Legislature.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Zeldin still hammering on Hochul
The former Republican gubernatorial candidate slammed the governor’s State of the State address and executive budget in his first public remarks since Election Day.
Personality
Personality
‘Black women, Brooklynites, daughters of immigrants’ – Shirley Chisholm’s enduring impact on NY lawmakers
She was a pioneer: unapologetic and unwilling to ask for permission. It’s a legacy many sitting lawmakers aim to carry forward.
Kathy Hochul
Policy
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s 2024 budget proposal, by the numbers
The governor proposed the largest state spending plan in history in her second executive budget while upholding her promise not to increase income taxes.
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.
Policy
Policy
NY advocates want to do away with mandatory minimums
While bail reform, parole reform and the sealing of criminal records have been the main focus for years, advocates are hopeful the growing enthusiasm of sentencing reform will be fruitful this session.
Politics
Politics
Tracking which NY GOP Congress members have called on George Santos to resign
The state’s Republican delegation is split on the perfidious Long Island rep.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Amy Paulin has big shoes to fill leading the Assembly Health Committee
In a Q&A, the newly elected chair said she has former Assembly Member Richard Gottfried on speed dial.
Policy
Policy
With tweaks, could Clean Slate have a chance in 2023?
New York lawmakers have been trying to pass legislation to seal old criminal records since 2020 – and this year they’ve made some concessions.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Brian Cunningham wants to talk to the policy critics too
After getting elected to his first full term, the Crown Heights Assembly member talked recidivism, mental health and maternal health.
Immigration
Policy
NYC migrant crisis is not the first immigration issue to flummox Hochul
Experts and lawmakers argue Hochul didn’t do enough to tackle immigration in her State of the State address.
Campaigns & Elections
Updated
Politics
Who might be eyeing George Santos’ congressional seat?
Whether an election comes in 2024 or sooner, all eyes are on the 3rd Congressional District, amid Santos’ many scandals. So we looked at some of the prominent possible contenders.
Policy
Policy
Lawmakers welcome Hochul’s $1 billion to address mental health
Hochul released some details of her plan ahead of her State of the State address Tuesday.
Politics
Updated
Policy
Takeaways from Hochul’s State of the State
The governor acknowledged New Yorkers’ struggles with mental health and announced the New York Housing Compact.
New York State
Politics
Jay Jacobs makes his case for why Democrats underperformed in November
He said strong Republican turnout and competitive primaries – not party leaders – were to blame.
Ask the Experts
Policy
Hochul wants to build 800K housing units over the next decade. How do you do that?
Gov. Kathy Hochul has affirmed her commitment to addressing the state’s housing crisis next session. Experts weigh in on the governor’s pledge to increase housing ahead of her State of the State address.
New York City
Politics
What’s Eric Adams’ plan for Albany in 2023?
Last year’s state legislative session was a mixed bag for the New York City mayor. Jan. 1 gives an opportunity for a better session.
New York State
Politics
New York lawmakers most likely giving themselves a raise this week
The $20,000 salary bump would come with rules limiting how much money lawmakers can make with their side hustles.
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