Criminal Justice
Policy

Latrice Walker and public defenders pledge to fight excessive bail despite latest rollbacks to bail reform

Bail reform or no bail reform, judges are still bound by the Eighth Amendment prohibition on excessive bail, the Assembly member said.

  • By Shantel Destra

Energy & Environment
Policy

Delays in tree prunings tell the story of an underfunded NYC Parks Department

Tree prunings have slowed, and department cuts do not bode well for the maintenance programs.

  • By Amanda Salazar

Homelessness
Policy

Why does Eric Adams oppose legislation that could free up shelter space?

City Hall said that council legislation to expand eligibility for housing vouchers would cost billions and make it more difficult for those most in need to access them.

  • By Annie McDonough

Policy
Policy

City Hall budget officials clash with City Council members at final hearing

New York City Budget Director Jacques Jiha faced spirited questioning from City Council members as they argued cuts will harm city services.

  • By Annie McDonough

Criminal Justice
Policy

Parole bills advance in NY Legislature

The bills would make it easier for incarcerated people to be considered for release.

  • By Rebecca C. Lewis and Shantel Destra

New York City Council
Policy

NYC Schools won’t see cuts in September, Banks pledges

The Department of Education is still seeing a spending reduction, but individual schools might not.

  • By Sahalie Donaldson

Policy
Policy

Hochul and Adams on migrants: ‘We have one message, let them work’

The governor and mayor are calling for expedited work authorization for asylum-seekers which they say will also help industries across the state.

  • By Shantel Destra

Policy
Policy

Library presidents highlight services for migrants in appeal to avoid budget cuts

NYC’s public library systems staved off the latest round of budget cuts ordered by Mayor Eric Adams, but they still face cuts from a previous savings mandate.

  • By Annie McDonough

Policy
Policy

State comptroller says MTA should be able to manage debt with state funding

A new report by Thomas DiNapoli found the financially-strained agency should be able to get on track with state funding and a higher payroll mobility tax in the budget.

  • By Shantel Destra

Cannabis
Policy

Slow cannabis market ‘the product of a choice’ says state weed czar

New York has been criticized for a sluggish licensing process, but Chris Alexander said that’s necessary to achieve equity.

  • By Jeff Coltin

Policy
Policy

Bronx DA Darcel Clark backs parole reform bills

She’s the third New York City district attorney to support the Elder Parole and Fair & Timely Parole bills.

  • By Peter Sterne

New York City Council
Policy

With new bill, NYC Council 'weeks away' from passing permanent outdoor dining

The program would allow year-round sidewalk dining but only allow dining structures in the road for part of the year.

  • By Annie McDonough

Criminal Justice
Policy

NYC comptroller says old criminal convictions cost city residents nearly $2.4 billion in annual wages

The Legislature only has a few more days left to pass the Clean Slate Act, which would seal old criminal convictions.

  • By Shantel Destra

Heard Around Town
Policy

‘Breaking point:’ NYC deputy mayor urges state and federal action on migrant influx

Anne Williams-Isom couldn’t emphasize enough that city leaders are running out of options.

  • By Sahalie Donaldson

Policy
Policy

Socialist legislators back bill to block New York charities from funding Israeli settlements

Many Democrats condemned the legislation, and leaders of both the state Senate and Assembly promised that it would never receive a vote.

  • By Rebecca C. Lewis

Policy
Policy

New York City is desperate to find more space to house asylum seekers

Mayor Adams issued an executive order suspending the land use review process to create more shelters quickly, prompting criticism from the City Council.

  • By Annie McDonough

Policy
Policy

NYC gets leg up on housing plan in state budget, despite setbacks

New York City Chief Housing Officer Jessica Katz talks about how aligned the city and Albany are on affordable housing goals.

  • By Justin Sondel

Policy
Policy

White House still mum on Hochul’s most recent plea for migrant assistance

As county leaders ring the alarm bells about the migrant crisis, the governor said the president has not yet responded to a letter she sent on Friday.

  • By Rebecca C. Lewis

Policy
Policy

NYC health commissioner: 'COVID-19 is here to stay'

New York City Health Commissioner Ashwin Vasan asked for help in informing New Yorkers about existing tools to fight COVID-19, as some free ones vanish.

  • By Annie McDonough

Affordable Housing Special Report
Policy

Kathy Hochul has a year to build a YIMBY coalition

The need for more housing persists, and all is not lost in the effort to make major changes to New York’s housing landscape.

  • By Justin Sondel
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