Policy
Policy
Criminal justice reform groups call on Hochul to commute prison sentences
More than 130 advocacy groups – including the WFP, NAACP New York Conference and Release Aging People in Prison – called on the governor to reduce the state's prison population.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Policy
Freeze the rent of … how many apartments exactly?
Breaking down New York City’s housing stock.
Education
Policy
Fighting for educational equity and digital literacy in the era of Trump
New York State Education Department Commissioner Betty Rosa and New York City Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos delivered remarks at City and State’s annual Education Summit, where experts discussed the advent of AI in curriculums.
New York City Council
Policy
NYC Council preps to override 3 Eric Adams vetoes
The mayor tried to nix legislation upping pay for delivery workers and legalizing street vending. The council is expected to respond Sept. 10.
Policy
Policy
NY missed out on nearly $500 million by not switching seniors to Medicare
A new report from state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli found that New York kept thousands of Medicare-eligible seniors on Medicaid plans, costing the state $485 million.
Policy
Policy
Delgado thinks banning local cooperation with ICE is good now
Is Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado flip-flopping on immigration or just misinformed?
Policy
Policy
Delgado thinks banning local cooperation with ICE is good now
Is Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado flip-flopping on immigration or just misinformed?
Albany Agenda
Policy
Will Hochul’s focus on redistricting fight distract from state governance?
“I assure you, my capacity for an expansive range of topics is enormous,” the governor told reporters.
Policy
Policy
Kingston tenants owed rent refunds face obstacles when trying to collect
The city’s Rent Guidelines Board ordered that stabilized rents be lowered, but few tenants have been able to receive compensation after being overcharged.
Policy
Policy
Checking in on Hochul’s five-year housing plan
Gov. Hochul promised to build or preserve 100,000 units of affordable housing between 2022 and 2027. Three years in, here’s where things stand.
Policy
Policy
NYC Council Progressive Caucus to make push for universal daylighting in 2025
The 18-member caucus will prioritize the law restricting parking near intersections by year’s end – despite the Department of Transportation’s warnings.
Policy
Policy
DOH and PPL identify fraud in previous home care program
The company said that there will be fewer opportunities for fraud following a controversial switch to a single fiscal intermediary.
Policy
Policy
New York’s strong gun laws didn’t prevent Monday's mass shooting. Local leaders are looking at the feds
Gov. Kathy Hochul called for advancing gun control legislation in Congress, where Republican opposition has repeatedly doomed attempts at reviving a federal ban on assault weapons.
Cannabis
Policy
OCM informs cannabis dispensaries they must relocate further away from schools
The state Office of Cannabis Management previously granted licenses to the dispensaries because it miscalculated how near they were to local schools.
Eric Adams
Policy
When has Eric Adams opposed Donald Trump?
The mayor has repeatedly said he wants to work with the Trump administration, not “war with” them. But he has still been at odds with the feds on multiple occasions since January.
Events
Policy
Prioritizing New York’s older adults
At City and State’s Aging summit, advocates weighed in on financial and food insecurity among older adults and the caregiving crisis.
Policy
Policy
Charter Revision Commission: NYC should have even-year elections, member deference should no longer reign
The 13-member panel is expected to put forth five proposals Monday for voters to consider in November.
New York City
Policy
FEMA cuts threaten NYC’s ability to protect against future flash flooding
The state is now suing to restore $351 million in funding for projects aimed to upgrade drainage and protect public housing from flooding.
Policy
Policy
Is NYC’s housing engine finally restarting? New residential permit filings jump in second quarter
Building permits are up 43% year-over-year as the new 485-x tax break takes effect. Most projects are capped at 99 units – just below the wage trigger in the new program.
New York State
Policy