New York State
News & Politics
Eric Adams will take his tin cup – and baggage – to Albany next year
The mayor has floated support for a proposal to cut taxes for low-income New Yorkers and to make involuntary removals easier – both of which need state approval.
Politics
Cuomo sues former aide Charlotte Bennett for defamation
Bennett has said publicly that Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed her – a claim that the former governor said is false and defamatory.
Special Reports
New York cracks down on insurance discrimination
A Q&A with state Department of Financial Services Superintendent Adrienne Harris
Special Reports
What’s on the state Legislature’s insurance agenda for 2025?
An interview with Assembly Insurance Committee Chair David Weprin.
Special Reports
Increasing access to New York’s health insurance marketplace
A Q&A with Danielle Holahan, executive director, New York State of Health.
Special Reports
Standing by the Grieving Families Act
A Q&A with Brad Hoylman-Sigal
Special Reports
Making key reforms to the National Flood Insurance Program
A Q&A with Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ranking Democrat on the House Small Business Committee.
Special Reports
Expanding coastal market assistance in New York
A Q&A with Assembly Member Ken Blankenbush, member of the Insurance Committee.
Special Reports
How workers’ compensation has protected New Yorkers for more than a century
A Q&A with Gaurav Vasisht, executive director and CEO, New York State Insurance Fund.
New York State
Here are the major bills awaiting Gov. Kathy Hochul’s signature
There are hundreds of pieces of legislation the governor will have to consider before the end of the year.
Interviews & Profiles
Sticker Mule CEO Anthony Constantino was inspired by Elon Musk to run for Congress
An interview with the unconventional GOP candidate hoping to replace outgoing Rep. Elise Stefanik upstate.
Publisher's Section
The 2024 Trailblazers in Economic Development
New York’s notable job creators and business boosters.
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Criminal Justice
Criminal justice reform advocates start new push for sentencing reform
For the fourth year in a row, activists are backing a trio of bills that would give incarcerated people time off for good behavior and allow judges to impose more lenient sentences.
Donald Trump
Here are the New York politicos in line for Trump admin jobs
On the flip side, many prominent New Yorkers serving under the Biden administration will be out of work.
Opinion
Opinion: The NY Working Families Party proves vital in 2024
Over and over again, the WFP has made the difference in close races.
News & Politics
Heastie to tap Pretlow for powerful budget committee
Longtime Assembly Member Gary Pretlow would chair the influential Ways and Means Committee
Opinion
Opinion: Amid renewed fights over diverse school curricula, we must speak up
In 1991, New York City caved to conservative pressure to scrap the “Children of the Rainbow” curriculum guide. Let’s not make the same mistake.
Policy
Grocery stores launch new coalition to push for wine sales in supermarkets
The “New York State of Wine” coalition hopes to finally win a perennial Albany fight over the wine sales, which are currently limited to liquor stores.
Interviews & Profiles
Aileen Gunther will miss chatting with her constituents
An interview with the outgoing Assembly member.
Personality
The dean of the state Senate has seen it all
An interview with outgoing state Sen. Neil Breslin.
