New York State
Policy
Immigrants’ breakthrough year in Albany
State lawmakers passed a backlog of high-profile bills this year.
New York State
Policy
Cuomo’s Israel roundtable to focus on trains and drones
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo heads to Israel today to show solidarity during a nationwide “rash of anti-Semitism,” according to his office.
New York State
Politics
How New York almost didn’t legalize same-sex marriage
The threats. The fights. The sacrifices. The behind-the-scenes story of the landmark 2011 law.
New York State
Opinion
The long and winding road to LGBTQ rights
Gay rights advocates turned a 2009 loss in New York into a victory.
New York State
Politics
Whirlwind last week in Albany
Rounding up the week’s political news: progressive policy making, the passing of major climate bills, big endorsements for Queens District Attorney Tiffany Cabán and more.
New York State
Politics
What Democrats got done in Albany by the end of session
Lawmakers have reached deals in recent days on some high-profile issues like sexual harassment reforms but it remains to be seen whether Democrats will be able to achieve all their legislative priorities before they adjourn for the year this week. Here’s a rundown of the state of play on the top issues.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Who needs Andrew Cuomo?
In recent weeks, Democratic lawmakers showed Gov. Andrew Cuomo does not dominate Albany like he used to.
New York City
Politics
Who’s the frontrunner in the Queens district attorney race?
Queens has a competitive district attorney race for the first time in decades, but there has been no public polling. So City & State reached out to experts to see who is the frontrunner, what will be the biggest factor in the race, and how many years the victor might serve.
New York State
Policy
How could Georgia’s 'heartbeat' bill apply to New York?
New York is encouraging women from out of state to come here to get abortions if they are unable to at home. But will a recently passed law in Georgia subject them to prosecution for murder?
New York State
Policy
What’s going on with marijuana legalization?
Full legalization of recreational marijuana this year may go up in smoke, but the state could still pass some blunted reforms in the meantime, as bills to decriminalize smoking in public and expanding the medical marijuana program were just introduced.
New York State
Politics
Why the state Legislature will never adjourn
The New York state Legislature is often called a “part-time” legislature, but experts say that designation is a product of tradition rather than law.
New York State
Policy
What you need to know about the Legislature’s e-bike agreement
The debate over legalizing electric bikes and scooters on New York streets may soon come to a close. With a vote on the amended bill expected to come Wednesday, here are the most important provisions and the bill’s prospects for passing.
New York State
Policy
NY lawmakers near deal on climate change
The state Legislature and Gov. Andrew Cuomo are on the brink of finalizing a deal on landmark climate change legislation that aims to effectively eliminate climate change pollution statewide by 2050. Here’s how the updated bill compares to the original version.
New York State
Politics
Celebrities who’ve gotten involved in New York politics
Celebrities who’ve gotten involved in New York politics.
New York State
Politics
Revitalizing rent regs and ending vaccine exemptions
John Stewart spoke on behalf of 9/11 first responders, rent regulations were revitalized, an end has come to religious vaccine exemptions, the Uber cap has been extended — and more in this week's headlines.
New York State
Personality
Will James Skoufis investigate Andrew Cuomo?
The Senate investigations chairman, James Skoufis, wants to play hardball against the governor.
New York State
Politics
How progressive has the state legislative session been?
City & State checked in with longtime Albany observers and insiders to offer their thoughts on how newly ascendant progressives have fared so far.
New York City
Policy
Lawmakers strike sweeping deal on rent regulations
New York state lawmaker announced a sweeping deal on rent regulations that strengthen tenant protections in New York City and neighboring areas, make the laws permanent and expand them upstate.
New York City
Policy
What’s pushing prevailing wage into the 'Big Ugly'
Three ways lawmakers are trying to bridge their differences on a proposed expansion of the prevailing wage.
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