Policy
Policy
As local laws fall, leaders call for statewide ‘good cause’ eviction legislation
In a letter to state leaders shared exclusively with City & State, dozens of local leaders pushed for the tenant protections.
Health Care
Policy
NY Senate considers doula support to improve birth outcomes
The professional birth care providers testified about how they can be empowered to help more women in New York.
New York City Council
Policy
Adrienne Adams wants New York City to get creative with its staffing crisis
At her State of the City address, the City Council speaker called for expanding programs to get people from the correctional system into civil service jobs.
Education
Policy
Who should bear the cost of upgrading SUNY and CUNY? Hochul says students are part of the answer
New York’s public colleges need financial assistance, but fears of enrollment declines and burdening middle-class students have made the governor’s plan proposal unpopular with students, staff and some lawmakers.
Technology
Policy
Broadband summit brings light to connectivity disparities across New York
Government leaders and industry experts at City & State’s Broadband For All event revealed the details and challenges posed by Gov. Kathy Hochul’s massive broadband expansion plan.
Immigration
Policy
NYC hopes to relocate asylum-seekers to other places
Mayor Eric Adams released a blueprint for the city’s path forward, as the Biden administration weighs immigration policy changes.
New York City Council
Policy
Council to Adams: there’s more money to be found
At issue is the very size of New York City’s operating budget, and how it gets spent.
Policy
Policy
How do you convince Manhattanites a casino will be good for their neighborhood?
Gambling companies have their work cut out for them – but getting locals on board is essential to succeeding in New York City.
Policy
Policy
Casino and real estate magnates are looking to hit the jackpot in New York City
They’re all jostling to nab one of the state’s three full casino licenses downstate.
Policy
Policy
New York is cashing in on mobile sports betting
The industry has already surpassed tax revenue projections as state lawmakers debate lowering the tax rate.
New York State
Policy
After three years, New York’s fight against COVID-19 slows down
There are still testing sites and information hotlines, but the era of mandates is over.
Policy
Policy
America’s teens are in a mental health crisis. So are New York’s.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a sweeping mental health plan that includes a suicide prevention pilot for New York City youth.
Policy
Policy
Will Hochul expand safety net programs for undocumented people?
Advocates are calling on the governor to provide unemployment and health insurance.
Heard Around Town
Policy
Audit: Children with disabilities did not receive services from state early intervention program
Physical therapy and speech pathology were among services the Department of Health was to provide, according to a report from State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli.
Housing
Policy
Landlords seek a new $2 billion fund to cover COVID back rent
With money for the current rental assistance dried up, affordable housing operators say state aid can help them pay their bills and keep tenants housed
Campaigns & Elections
Policy
Could public campaign finance unlaunch in New York?
As behind-the-scenes budget conversations continue, rumor has it the campaign reform might be in danger of being reversed.
Education
Exclusive
Policy
Exclusive: New York City schools to create working group on phasing in smaller class sizes
Parents, school leaders and advocates are being asked about their interest in joining the effort in a new survey released today.
Infrastructure
Policy
Part of Adams’ Albany agenda: building stuff faster
The comptroller and City Hall officials headed to Albany to lobby for capital process reforms.
Immigration
Policy
Biden immigration rule could mean fewer migrants to NYC
Mayor Eric Adams administration said it's still reviewing the policy.
Kathy Hochul
Policy