New York State
Policy
New York legislative Dems lawyered up for redistricting turmoil months before process unraveled
The state spent hundreds of thousands of dollars in legal fees defending gerrymandered maps.
New York City
Policy
‘In Trash City, managing garbage is having its moment.’
Everybody’s talking trash in New York City, including New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
Procurement
Policy
2022 Government Procurement Conference examines recovery from COVID-19
The City & State event at the Museum of Jewish Heritage gathered public procurement stakeholders, legislators and nonprofit leaders.
New York City
Policy
NYC schools chancellor defends yeshivas
Schools Chancellor David Banks stands by findings that a Brooklyn yeshiva is providing “substantially equivalent” education after the state found the opposite.
Policy
Policy
What are New York City’s three racial equity ballot proposals?
Voters will decide on a set of initiatives that would set up a framework for addressing institutional racial inequities.
New York City
Policy
Electeds rally for universal child care bills package
The event was held in support of a set of bills that will make child care more affordable and accessible.
Policy
Policy
What is Eric Adams’ internet master plan?
Big Apple Connect will provide NYCHA residents with free internet and cable. But critics said solving the digital divide requires more than a subsidy program.
Nonprofits
Policy
How is the Adams Administration doing on procurement reform?
New York City’s payment delays threaten nonprofits.
Heard Around Town
Policy
Outdoor dining proposal would ban roadway dining for half the year
An updated New York City Council bill to make Open Restaurants permanent could advance thanks to the dismissal of a recent lawsuit against the program.
Personality
Policy
A Q&A with new Campaign Finance Board Executive Director Beth Rotman
She’s taking on the “impossible job” – and will give out millions in public funding.
New York City
Policy
Eric Adams declares state of emergency for asylum-seeker crisis
The mayor said at this rate, the shelter census could exceed 100,000 next year.
Policy
Policy
Federal judge dismantles New York’s new gun restrictions
A Syracuse judge on Thursday struck down several provisions of the state law limiting who can carry a gun in public.
Policy
Policy
NYC Districting Commission (finally) submits maps to the City Council
Minor changes to the map were enough to move it through, ahead of the Dec. 7 deadline
New York State
Policy
What is the Environmental Bond Act?
Voters this November will decide whether or not to greenlight a $4.2 billion piece of environmental legislation.
Economic Development
Policy
Chip maker to build $100B manufacturing site near Syracuse
Micron’s commitment would mark one of the first major new investments by semiconductor companies following the passage of billions in incentives under legislation signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul this summer.
New York City
Policy
Bronx officials left flummoxed by Orchard Beach debacle
Elected reps from the borough that’s home to the original parking lot site for an asylum-seeker tent shelter expressed confusion and relief.
New York City
Policy
Plans for a Randall’s Island tent city draw familiar criticism
As the city struggles to host thousands of incoming asylum-seekers, a pivot to build a tent city on Randall’s Island still poses concerns about extreme weather and accessibility, some lawmakers and advocates said.
Policy
Curbside composting program billed as nation's biggest gets underway
New York City launched the collection program for waste like food scraps and yard debris in Queens. The city's sanitation department is relying on a range of tactics to get buy-in from residents.
New York State
Policy
Community health clinics set to lose critical $100M funding stream
A little-known federal initiative, the 340B Drug Pricing Program, supports services that wouldn’t otherwise get reimbursed.
New York City
Policy