New York State
Policy
After ‘astonishing’ rollout, mobile betting in NY faces a budget season challenge
Gambling companies have indicated they will continue fighting for a lower tax rate.
Policy
Policy
Adams and Hochul have a new plan to reduce homelessness on NYC subways
Elected officials want to bring in more cops, social service outreach and legal pressure.
Housing
Policy
New York City housing advocates ‘extremely disappointed’ by Eric Adams’ budget
Multiple advocacy groups said Adams’ preliminary budget released Wednesday did not meet his housing campaign promises.
New York State
Policy
Progressives want to invest in child care like it’s Tesla
Gov. Kathy Hochul is proposing to spend billions on economic development programs that critics want to allocate to social programs.
New York City
Policy
Eric Adams presents his $98.5 billion budget
The mayor emphasized fiscal discipline in his first preliminary budget – but it’s still pretty huge.
Health Care
Policy
Why isn’t New York enforcing its nurse staffing law?
The state health department has delayed putting staff ratios in place, even as nurses continue to be overwhelmed by patient loads.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Port Authority police will search passengers’ luggage in gun crackdown
Mayor Eric Adams has repeatedly called for gun “spot checks” at entry points into the city – but experts question whether they’re an efficient use of police resources.
Ask the Experts
Policy
How can New Yorkers return to the office safely?
Workplace health experts weighed in on the best practices companies should be taking to protect in-person employees.
New York City
Policy
What is Midtown’s post-pandemic recovery playbook?
It probably won’t look quite like lower Manhattan’s post-9/11 plan to create a well-rounded neighborhood.
New York City
Policy
Statewide school mask mandate and NYC vaccination deadline prompt protests, confusion
Thousands of city workers were set to lose their jobs on Friday for refusing to be vaccinated. Meanwhile, lawmakers questioned why the mask mandate was lifted statewide, but remains in place in schools.
Health Care
Policy
Bassett defends Hochul administration policies on masks
New York legislators questioned state Health Commissioner Dr. Mary Bassett at a Tuesday budget hearing.
Energy & Environment
Policy
Can Bitcoin mining become a campaign issue?
Jumaane Williams is calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to put a stop to proof-of-work cryptocurrency mining.
Politics
Policy
Local lawmakers plead for federal help in New York’s gun violence crisis
Federal legislation, funding and coordination are part of a range of proposals to stop the flow of illegal guns into New York.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Will Biden finally intervene in the Rikers crisis?
Calls for the president to visit the jail complex underscore criticism that New York has allowed conditions there to deteriorate.
Health Care
Policy
New York lawmakers look to expand access to health care for undocumented immigrants
“Coverage for All” passed the Assembly Health Committee this week as New York revisits access to care in the pandemic’s third year.
Health Care
Policy
New York’s landmark water testing law hinges on the state Health Department
The law leaves key decisions to an agency with a history of dragging its feet on implementing water quality legislation.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Is more surveillance tech coming for the NYPD?
Mayor Eric Adams’ mentions of facial recognition and gun detection technology drew swift pushback from civil liberties advocates.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Recent shootings test Kathy Hochul’s cooperative approach to governing
The governor is leaning on a new task force on out-of-state guns to reduce crime and avoid conflict with fellow Democrats.
Health Care
Policy
State mask mandate remains in place — for now
The Hochul administration is appealing a recent ruling striking down the public health rule.
Education
Policy