Labor

Politics

NY legislative staffers aren’t the only ones fighting to unionize

Long hours, health care and cultures of harassment have prompted union talk at state houses across the country.

Labor

Politics

New York’s biggest labor actions of the past year

Here’s a snapshot of the most significant union events over the past 12 months.

Politics

Politics

Failed LaSalle nomination leaves Hochul’s relationship with labor in a state of confusion

Union leaders, including some who were left feeling jilted by the governor’s executive budget, are still willing to give her more time to win their favor.

Politics

Politics

City Hall talks public safety, with a new briefing

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has said media coverage is affecting the perception of crime in the city, so he’s trying something new.

MTA

Politics

Bronx to state leaders: Fix the MTA

As borough officials rallied in support of free buses, MTA officials warned of the agency’s dire fiscal circumstances

Heard Around Town

Politics

Eric Adams recalls his past, under surveillance by the NYPD

The mayor who has, at times, shown support for civil liberties, appointed attorney Muhammad Faridi to an NYPD oversight role.

New York State

Politics

Full state Senate must vote on judicial nominees, judge rules, siding with GOP

Hector LaSalle was rejected twice, but that hasn’t stopped the legal dispute over his nomination

Politics

Politics

NYC to pilot remote work in tentative city worker contract

The city reached a labor agreement with DC 37, setting the pattern for other municipal workers unions.

New York City Council

Politics

Sunrise Movement makes endorsements for City Council, with an eye to budget ‘no’ votes

Endorsing seven ‘climate champions’ for reelection, Sunrise Movement NYC puts a premium on those who stood against the budget.

Politics

Politics

Andy King, expelled from the City Council, wants back in

But the city charter is clear – he can’t run this year, due to term limits.

Kathy Hochul

Politics

What is the political fallout piece for Hochul after LaSalle?

After the state Senate rejected Gov. Kathy Hochul’s chief judge nominee, experts agree the governor may have a path forward.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

The New Majority NYC endorses 27 women for City Council, including four non-incumbents

The group formerly known as 21 in ‘21 hopes to keep the New York City Council majority women.

Heard Around Town

Politics

Mayor Eric Adams, DSA agree: expand the court

51 New York electeds signed on to a campaign to add more justices to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Politics

Politics

Eric Adams in Albany: ‘We don’t have an endless flow of cash’

The mayor shared specific complaints about the proposed budget but insisted his relationship with the governor remained strong.

Politics

Politics

State Senate votes to reject LaSalle (again)

Senators voted 39-20 to reject Gov. Kathy Hochul’s controversial chief judge nominee. Hochul said she will find a new nominee.

New York City

Politics

What’s on Eric Adams’ agenda for ‘Tin Cup Day’?

After a mixed bag last year, the mayor has an opportunity to start this session on the right foot while securing more money for the city.

Politics

Politics

NYCHA tells state legislators what their districts owe in rent

The public housing authority is hoping to get funding for rent that hasn’t been paid during the pandemic.

Politics

Politics

Is a state judge willing to intervene on Hector LaSalle’s nomination?

Answering questions about standing and whether this is a political question will be a couple of the key issues.