New York State
Policy
What should Albany get done right away?
Activists and lawmakers are looking for quick action on these six issues.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Will Democrats reform their new bail reform law?
Potential changes include adding bail-eligible offense and giving judges more discretion.
Infrastructure
Policy
Cuomo proposes adding 8 new tracks to Penn station
Here’s what you need to know about the proposal.
New York City
Policy
Is New York cyber-battle ready?
An escalation with Iran has left the country on alert for cyberattacks – and New York is no exception.
Technology
Policy
Ride-hail cruising cap could be revived by City Council
New York City Council considering legislation to discourage drivers from cruising without passengers.
New York State
Policy
Why Cuomo shot down a bill to study municipal broadband
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the bill was “well-intentioned” but that it would be too expensive to complete.
New York State
Policy
What Brian Kolb’s arrest means for bail reform
Getting arrested on New Year’s Eve for allegedly drinking and driving is bad enough, but Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb drove his state-issued GMC Acadia into a ditch at an especially inopportune time for Republicans as they vociferously oppose bail reform.
New York State
Policy
What’s next for e-bikes in New York?
E-bike advocates are pushing back after Gov. Andrew Cuomo vetoes a bill to legalize e-bikes and e-scooters.
NYPD
Policy
NYPD stands firm against reporting requirements in POST Act
The POST Act has yet to win over the New York Police Department.
Homelessness
Policy
Is de Blasio passing the buck on street homelessness?
The next mayor will decide whether de Blasio’s new plan will succeed or fail.
Technology
Policy
Talking workforce development with Civic Hall’s Andrew Rasiej
A conversation with founder and CEO of Civic Hall.
New York City
Policy
Setting the Agenda: Previewing Albany’s 2020 session
Heading into the new decade New York lawmakers will debate on everything from plastic bags to sex work.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Beyond legalization: More questions surrounding recreational pot
From CBD to criminal justice.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Democrats say it’s time to stop passing on pot
They’re determined to make a deal after their last effort went up in smoke.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Will the bail reforms survive the session?
The top criminal justice bills on Albany’s 2020 agenda.
New York City
Policy
Ramos, Constantinides lead protest against new Amazon distribution centers
Lawmakers and labor advocates cite poor working conditions in protest against future Amazon distribution centers.
Infrastructure
Policy
Democrats failed to pass prevailing wage last session. Will it happen this year?
The legislation is exposing fissures within the ascendant Democratic Party.
Infrastructure
Policy
Which infrastructure upgrades will get a green light this year?
Three ways that lawmakers, business interests, local governments and unions want to work with the governor to jump-start infrastructure projects across the state.
New York State
Policy