New York City
Policy
Lawmakers strike sweeping deal on rent regulations
New York state lawmaker announced a sweeping deal on rent regulations that strengthen tenant protections in New York City and neighboring areas, make the laws permanent and expand them upstate.
New York City
Policy
What’s pushing prevailing wage into the 'Big Ugly'
Three ways lawmakers are trying to bridge their differences on a proposed expansion of the prevailing wage.
Immigration
Policy
How driver’s licenses for undocumented immigrants would work
The Assembly is expected to vote this week on one of the most controversial legislative issues of the year – a proposal to allow undocumented immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses.
New York State
Politics
The little-known budget weapon that Cuomo could deploy this session
The governor could leverage state capital funding in negotiations with lawmakers.
New York State
Policy
Cuomo has delivered for MWBEs. Lawmakers want to go further.
The state Legislature is finalizing a legislative package on state contracting for minority and women-owned businesses.
New York State
Policy
The internal rift over rent regulations
Democratic lawmakers agree they are racing against time to renew New York state rent laws before they expire on June 15. If it doesn’t happen before then, rent regulations could wind up in the “Big Ugly” – and the risk is growing by the day.
New York State
Policy
