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
Some lawmakers are trying to pause bitcoin mining in New York. They’re facing an uphill battle.
Energy-sucking bitcoin operations are taking over old polluting power plants and siphoning off hydropower from the public.
New York State
Policy
As they evaluate New York’s Democrat-drawn legislative districts, here’s what judges are considering
How could this complicate the ongoing 2022 election process?
New York City
Policy
City Council grills education officials on support for students in foster care
A new division for students in foster care was announced last year but won’t be staffed up until this summer, education officials said.
New York State
Policy
Pot has been legal in NY for a year. Where are the retail stores?
After delays in setting up the state’s cannabis bureaucracy, the leaders of the regulatory agencies are promising progress.
Energy & Environment
Policy
How do you plant more trees in New York City? Give them away
In Canarsie, tree saplings were available for residents to grab and go plant in their own backyard ahead of Earth Day.
Budget
Policy
A new subsidy in the state budget aims to help farm owners afford overtime
Workers and advocates are celebrating, but farm owners are saying the tax credit won’t be enough to offset new costs, especially if a 40-hour workweek is instituted.
New York City
Policy
ATF’s role in mass shooting suspect’s arrest highlights how agency helps NYC in war on guns
Mayor Eric Adams reiterated the importance of the NYPD’s partnership with the agency in the wake of last week’s Brooklyn subway shooting.
Ask the Experts
Policy
Will Eric Adams’ Gifted & Talented expansion address inequity in the program?
Experts weigh in on Adams’ plan to expand the controversial program.
New York State
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