New York State
Politics
Commission on public financing and fusion voting to meet
The commission that could determine the fate of the WFP and Conservative Party has its first meeting on Wednesday.
New York City
Policy
New York’s stronger safety net will magnify Trump’s new public charge rule
The Trump administration’s recent change to the “public charge” rule could have an outsized impact on New York’s immigrants because federal social welfare programs that are administered at the state level can vary widely in their rules over who qualifies for assistance, and New York’s programs tend to be generous.
New York State
Politics
New York politicians love using personal emails
An increasing number of high-profile New York politicians have been caught using their personal email address for – and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is just the latest, but here’s why it draws criticism.
New York State
Politics
How do New York’s gun laws measure up?
A panel of experts considers what New York is doing to reduce gun violence.
New York State
Policy
Insurance is going to be huge next session
You haven’t heard the last of single-payer and the Scaffold Law.
New York State
Policy
What the 2019 session means for your insurance rates
Sweeping state laws are shaking up the industry – and customers may feel the impact.
NYPD
Politics
Judge says fire Pantaleo, de Blasio’s debate and Cabán goes to court
NYPD Officer Daniel Pantaleo's firing was recommended by a Judge for the death of Eric Garner, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio had a disappointing second debate and Tiffany Cabán heads to court over the Queens DA recount in This Week's Headlines.
New York State
Personality
New York’s politically powerful pets
These four-legged friends are inspiring an animal-friendly New York.
New York State
Policy
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s campaign contributions draw scrutiny
Recent reports on Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s fundraising from firms with business before state agencies have illustrated how legal campaign contributions can create a perception of conflict of interest.
New York City
Personality
Riders Alliance’s John Raskin on what’s next for him and the MTA
John Raskin, co-founder and outgoing executive director of the transit advocacy group Riders Alliance spoke with City & State about his organization’s recent successes, Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s performance on MTA issues and challenges the next generation of transit advocates will face.
New York State
Politics
MTA reorganization, Manhattan blackout and uproar over Pantaleo
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York State
Opinion
Would ending fusion voting hurt GOP and help suburban Dems?
Many prominent Democrats have rushed to the defense of fusion voting, but the practice actually empowers minor parties on the right, such as the Conservative Party and the WFP can pull the Democrats leftward through other means, writes Ross Barkan.
New York City
Politics
Is the MTA due for a restructuring?
The experts weigh in on new plans to shake up the embattled Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
New York City
Opinion
Do aspiring politicians still need to pay their dues?
Previously, aspiring politicians started at the bottom, paid their dues and waited to be tapped for higher office — now, incumbents are refusing to wait in line.
New York State
Policy
After blackout, can Cuomo kick Con Edison out?
Following Manhattan’s brief power outage over the weekend, Gov. Andrew Cuomo declared that if Con Edison “can be replaced.” Here’s what removing Con Ed from New York would entail.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
New York’s limited power to resist ICE raids
While New York’s elected officials have vowed to “fight back" against ICE’s planned immigration raids this weekend, their powers are mostly confined to “know your rights” campaigns, legal assistance and non-cooperation with ICE. Here’s what the city and state can and can’t do.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Cuomo’s never-ending civil war
City & State put together a comprehensive list of all of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s frenemies over the years.
New York State
Personality
Andrew Cuomo, in his own words
Governor Andrew Cuomo has claimed to be many things over the years, such as “the government” and an “undocumented person.”
New York State
Policy