New York State

Policy

Who will prevail in New York’s prevailing wage fight?

The prevailing wage bill currently on the table still lacks the support it needs to pass the Senate, according to lawmakers.

New York State

Policy

Cuomo’s charter school dilemma

The current cap on charter schools permits 460 to open statewide, but there are no remaining slots reserved for New York City. Though 99 more charters could still open statewide, charter school supporters are pushing to raise the cap this year to continue the industry’s growth downstate.

New York State

Politics

New York’s Game of Thrones

In honor of the forthcoming “Game of Thrones” series finale, we’ve identified which figures from contemporary New York politics best embody the major characters – from Daenerys Targaryen to Jon Snow.

New York State

Politics

A ban on toxic toys, Cuomo backs Biden and the quest for Trump's taxes continues

Rounding up the week’s political news: From a ban on toxic children's' toys to taking legislative steps to unearth president Donald Trump's taxes.

Andrew Cuomo

Politics

What Cuomo’s endorsement of Biden means

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is backing Joseph Biden for president – but why? In this week’s’ “Ask the Experts” feature, we explore why he did it, what the impact will be, and which post could tempt the governor to return to the White House.

New York City

Policy

Post-Amazon, New York’s tech sector is still growing

The business community worried that Amazon’s unfriendly reception could scare off future tech growth, but those fears haven’t been borne out, as other tech companies have added hundreds of jobs in New York City in recent weeks.

New York State

Politics

Poll: Why is Andrew Cuomo backing Joe Biden?

Despite the rumors that Governor Andrew Cuomo might run for president himself in 2020, he appears to be going all in on former Vice President Joseph Biden’s bid for the White House.

New York City

Personality

The Inner Circle show roasts de Blasio, political scene

At the Inner Circle gala, which took place on Saturday, April 27, dozens of current and former City Hall reporters sang and danced their way through the parody musical event, now in its 97th year.

New York State

Policy

Will Cuomo block the Williams pipeline?

Progressive energy in the Democratic Party might lead Gov. Andrew Cuomo to reject the proposed natural gas pipeline across New York Harbor – but the governor has surprised observers on environmental issues before.

New York State

Policy

Cuomo’s greatest MTA micro-managing hits

Governor Andrew Cuomo has micromanaged the MTA in the past, but he has ramped up his involvement in the past two years. Here’s a guide to the most significant occasions.

New York City

Politics

How should the MTA update its signal technology?

In this week’s “Ask the Experts” feature, we got to the bottom of which technology is better, and whether Cuomo’s approach on these issues is the right one.

New York State

Politics

Cuomo’s 35 questions, answered

Gov. Andrew Cuomo asked 35 questions in The Washington Post. Never one to let burning questions go unanswered, City & State took a stab at Cuomo’s “provocative” questions on “today’s political reality.”

New York State

Policy

Will New York enact climate laws before it’s too late?

Nearly every Democratic state senator and about 60 members of the Assembly have signed on to sponsor the Climate and Community Protect Act, but supporters have to overcome concerns from business groups and Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Andrew Cuomo

Policy

How AOC’s ‘Green New Deal’ compares to Cuomo’s

Both Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Governor Andrew Cuomo have formulated Green New Deals, so City & State broke down how each of the plans compare to one another.

Energy & Environment

Opinion

'Beneficial electrification' doesn’t benefit consumers or environment

To address Con Ed’s moratorium on new natural gas hookups in Westchester, the PSC wants to reduce demand with energy efficiency and electrification of heating, but the latter will increase costs and climate pollution, writes Manhattan Institute economist Jonathan Lesser.

New York State

Policy

Which New Yorkers don’t get a $15 minimum wage?

Governor Andrew Cuomo has been boasting about New York's state’s $15 minimum wage, but many workers are still waiting — and some do not benefit from it at all.

New York State

Politics

Predicting the fate of Cuomo’s post-budget priorities

Gov. Andrew Cuomo insisted on including several key measures in the state budget, including congestion pricing, criminal justice reforms and making the 2 percent property tax cap permanent, so in our latest “Ask the Experts” feature, we turn to experts and insiders to see what they think will happen next – and why.

New York State

Politics

Poll: Which hot-button issues will advance in Albany?

Which issues will Albany advance? Pushing on prevailing wages, marijuana or charter schools.

New York State

Policy

How Albany is going after Trump’s taxes

Albany has been working a bill that would allow the release of President Donald Trump’s state tax returns, one of a few attempts since he took office.

Andrew Cuomo

Policy

Lawmakers continue push for mobile sports betting

Despite a proposal to make mobile sports betting legal falling short in budget talks, legislators want to pass a bill by June.