New York State
Politics
Running for Congress is getting a lot riskier for state lawmakers
If they lose, they’ll be out of a job, thanks to the new primary date.
New York City
Politics
Why the four jails to replace Rikers Island are likely to get done
There are critics on all sides. But even the group planning to sue isn’t optimistic.
New York State
Politics
What Cuomo’s earlier primary date proposal would mean
Progressives might be excited by Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s plan to bump up presidential primary voting from late April to February, but there’s a catch: Cuomo also wants to move legislative primaries, which could harm some insurgent candidates.
New York State
Policy
New York approves first regulated gold-backed token
Paxos Trust Company can now launch both its gold-backed token and its new stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar.
New York State
Policy
The State Liquor Authority takes aim at delivery apps
A draft advisory would cap commissions of delivery services like Grubhub, but questions remain for apps and restaurants alike.
New York State
Policy
Coming soon: Amazon’s new biometric tech
A new biometric payment system may be rolled out in Whole Foods stores next year.
New York City
Politics
School safety answers for the first day of school
What NYC is doing – and not doing – to keep students safe.
New York State
Policy
How limousine safety ran out of gas
Cuomo targeted the industry after the Schoharie crash, but a push for more comprehensive changes took a back seat post-budget.
New York City
Politics
Should the NYPD be able to use the city’s DNA database?
The pros and cons of New York City’s controversial collection of genetic data.
New York State
Politics
Cuomo’s aisle-crossing hires
Gov. Andrew Cuomo just hired Beth Garvey, a former top aide and counsel to the state Senate Republicans. Garvey is the latest in a string of former Republican staffers who have worked in the Cuomo administration.
New York City
Politics
Celebrating the Brooklyn Power 100
A look at City & State’s gala recognizing 100 of the most influential leaders in Brooklyn.
New York City
Personality
How reliable is New York City’s power grid?
Lawmakers held a hearing on the July blackouts, but they’re still waiting for answers.
New York State
Politics
Everyone wants to be the next AOC. And that’s the problem.
Why a flood of Democratic congressional challengers could help entrenched incumbents.
New York State
Policy
