Abortion
Policy
Letitia James backs proposed abortion care grant program
New legislation would enable the state to give more funds to abortion providers to expand access in the aftermath of the expected Roe v. Wade reversal.
Policy
Policy
State’s first chief disability officer tackles post-COVID-19 priorities
Kimberly Hill’s priorities are tackling employment and housing for New Yorkers with disabilities after the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, according to advocates.
Policy
COVID-19 numbers ticking up in New York
The state’s positivity rate has steadily climbed since early March, when the omicron BA.2 subvariant was detected.
New York State
Policy
Special master hears arguments in redistricting case
Lawyers for the GOP-backed plaintiffs in the case, along with attorneys for Democratic state leaders, attacked each other’s proposed maps in the Friday hearing.
Housing
Policy
What you need to know about rent hikes in New York City
Rent stabilized tenants could face up to 4% and 6% increases. Tenant advocates say those hikes are enough to devastate renters.
Policy
Report: Ending 421a won’t make the state flush with cash
As lawmakers decide the fate of the controversial developer tax break, the CBC offers hard numbers on the big bucks.
New York State
Policy
New York AG Letitia James seeks NRA babysitter
The request comes after the court refused her office’s demand to dismantle the organization for alleged rampant misuse of funds.
Abortion
Policy
Advocates rally against Supreme Court draft opinion to overturn abortion
A demonstration was held in New York City’s Foley Square to protest what could lead to a dismantling of Roe v. Wade.
New York State
Policy
New York lawmakers eye Abortion Access Fund, telehealth abortions in wake of Roe v. Wade upheaval
The pro-choice policies are among several measures New York officials are championing after Monday’s report that the Supreme Court plans to eliminate federally protected abortions.
New York State
Policy
Legislature considers a bill to get ex-LG off the ballot
After initial resistance, lawmakers seem willing to help Gov. Kathy Hochul find a way to replace Brian Benjamin.
New York City
Policy
City Council passes revised pay transparency bill in response to business leaders’ lobbying
The amended legislation delayed the implementation of a law designed to tackle pay inequity but kept its major provisions intact.
New York City
Policy
What to know about NYC’s B-HEARD mental health crisis response teams
The pilot program still routes most mental health calls to the police.
Policy
Policy
Can New York court and regulate the crypto industry at the same time?
Some state lawmakers are making enemies in the cryptocurrency industry as Eric Adams tries to woo it.
New York State
Policy
Court of Appeals throws out New York redistricting maps
Congressional and state Senate lines will need to be redrawn, the state’s highest court ruled.
Policy
Policy
State Senate (again) unanimously approves the Adult Survivors Act
It now awaits action in the Assembly, where it fizzled last year.
New York City
Policy
Eric Adams’ new budget proposal, by the numbers
The mayor’s updated plan comes with a slightly larger price tag and some concessions to the City Council.
Budget
Policy
Everything you need to know about New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ $99.7 billion budget
Adams debuted his budget proposal during his first State of the City address on Tuesday.
New York State
Policy
Poll: New Yorkers support supervised injection sites
Successful pilot programs in New York City have reversed hundreds of overdoses.
Policy
Policy
Can cryptocurrency actually help anyone?
Proponents said communities of color can benefit from a decentralized virtual banking system, despite concerns over volatility and scams.
Technology
Policy