New York State
Politics
How state lawmakers seized the moment
After months on the sidelines the Legislature snapped into action. Here’s how the bills got passed.
New York State
Policy
The police reforms passed by New York state
A total of 11 bills made their way through the state Senate and Assembly.
New York State
Policy
State lawmakers’ comeback
Recent protests have helped the state Legislature reassert its power against the governor.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Criminal justice reforms return as a defining political issue in Albany
Legislative lessons learned during the pandemic are now helping state lawmakers pass police reform.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Unrest puts yet another spotlight on Cuomo’s executive powers
As protests continue Cuomo and de Blasio try to quell the unrest with curfews.
New York State
Personality
Robert Mujica is calling the shots
New York is in fiscal free fall. But the budget director may have to make brutal cuts in order to save it.
New York State
Politics
The politics of face masks comes to the state Legislature
New York Republicans are looking for excuses to go maskless.
New York State
Politics
Cuomo’s approval ratings come back down to Earth
The governor’s polling boom is subsiding, for now.
MTA
Policy
MTA tests high-tech super-cleaners
Ultraviolet machines, antimicrobials and disinfectants are all at the MTA’s disposal.
New York State
Politics
State Senate reconvenes next week, sources say
At least one chamber in the state Legislature is looking to get back to the lawmaking.
New York State
Policy
Unemployment benefits loom large before reopening
Expanding eligibility could help redefine the balance of power in the workplace.
New York State
Politics
New House stimulus bill would give Cuomo what he wants
Democrats are eyeing broad reforms as they battle the GOP over another economic relief package.
New York State
Politics
Will the state Legislature meet in May?
Waiting on federal aid could limit state lawmakers’ sway on budget.
Education
Policy
How COVID-19 is changing education in New York
School funding is completely up in the air. But key decisions will be made in the next few weeks.
Politics
Politics
Should protests be allowed during COVID-19?
Outrage over social distancing arrests could loosen restrictions on organizing protests.
Energy & Environment
Policy
