New York State
Policy
What could still get passed in the New York legislative session?
Protections for tenants, survivors of sexual assault and formerly incarcerated people are all being considered. Eric Adams’ control of New York City schools also hangs in the balance.
New York State
Policy
Voting rights legislation advances in New York
Lawmakers want to expand language access and create a statewide election database among other reforms.
Labor
Policy
New York construction industry ‘flaggers’ allege rampant wage theft
Black and Latino nonunion flaggers on public construction projects report being paid just a third of wages they’re legally entitled to.
Abortion
Policy
Hochul dedicates $35 million in state money for abortion access
As the Supreme Court moves toward reversing Roe v. Wade, the governor is working to make New York an access state.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Death of Rikers inmate comes as Adams faces growing concern over jail plan
The New York City mayor was criticized on Friday for visiting the jail without meeting inmates. A day later, one died.
Education
Policy
Eric Adams expresses confidence that Albany will extend mayoral control of schools
“We are excited about the energy we are receiving from Albany,” the mayor said Monday.
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