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
New York students face anxiety and fear as they continue to navigate pandemic schooling
Kids have had a rough couple of years of instability and loss. Behavioral issues and academic uncertainty continue to impact their mental health.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Eric Adams to launch “modified” version of NYPD plainclothes unit
Fulfilling a campaign promise, the New York City mayor laid out plans for the latest iteration of the “anti-crime unit” that was formed in the 1970s.
New York City
Policy
Adams’ gun violence plan targets bail reform
Mayor Eric Adams unveiled a plan that includes calling for changes to state bail law and launching a new version of anti-crime unit.
Policy
Policy
New York Democrats will (almost certainly) draw their own district lines after independent commission fails
Communication has broken down in the state’s first bipartisan redistricting task force.
Health Care
Policy
Language barriers compound COVID-19 challenges among non-English speakers
More than 200 languages are spoken in New York City, making pandemic outreach efforts a monumental task.
Health Care
Policy
New York officials push to turn the page on omicron
Are the lessons learned enough to prepare for what may arise down the road?
Policy
Policy
What the MTA has and hasn’t done to make the subways safer
After Michelle Go’s death, calls for new rider protections have become more urgent.
Technology
Policy
What you need to know about Eric Adams and cryptocurrency
The new mayor is converting his first paycheck into Bitcoin and Ethereum in a bid to make New York City a cryptocurrency capital.
Energy & Environment
Policy
Public power supporters amping up the pressure on Kathy Hochul
Some environmentalists and state lawmakers say her climate proposals are not good enough considering looming dangers.
Criminal Justice
Policy
A budget fight over Clean Slate begins
The governor expressed support for the bill but introduced her own version with a major change.
Health Care
Policy
Hochul’s chapter amendments could undermine new birth center law
A rift grew among birth advocates as progressive legislators asked them to compromise with the governor – or risk a veto.
Housing
Policy
Hochul proposes 421-a 2.0
The governor said she would replace the controversial tax abatement with something better, but its bones are the same
Technology
Policy
Adams orders consolidation of city tech agencies under one authority
Reorganization seems to answer the calls of civic technologists looking for more efficiency.
Budget
Policy
What does Hochul’s budget do for New York City?
The governor’s first proposed budget would extend mayoral control of New York City schools for four years.
Budget
Policy
The New York executive budget by the numbers
Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed the largest state spending plan in history in her first budget proposal.
Energy & Environment
Policy
Smokestacks loom over New York’s clean energy plan
New York will have to shut down dozens of fossil fuel power plants to meet its climate goals. Observers worry it’s not on track.
Policy
Policy
Hundreds of New York towns opt out of pot
Many communities not allowing marijuana sales are taking a wait-and-see approach.
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Policy