New York State
News & Politics
Criminal justice reform group asks Hochul to replace judge known for imposing excessive sentences
The Center for Community Alternatives, which helped scuttle Justice Hector LaSalle’s chief judge nomination, is now targeting Justice M. William Boller, whose judicial term expires this year.
Editor's Note
Editor’s note: Adams and Hochul both take credit for bringing back wind farm project
The mayor claimed to have convinced President Donald Trump on the reversal, while the governor actually horse-traded to make the deal happen.
Gambling
Parkland alienation bill passes Senate, potentially paving way for Cohen’s casino
State Sen. John Liu successfully bypassed fellow state Sen. Jessica Ramos to keep Mets owner Steve Cohen’s plans for a Queens casino on track.
Long Island
Long Island sees growth among Asian Americans, amid reports of hate
A new report finds nearly 78% of AAPI adults on Long Island experience race-based discrimination in Nassau and Suffolk counties.
Trailblazers
The 2025 Trailblazers in Higher Education
New York college and university leaders shaping the next generation.
News & Politics
The upstate mayoral primary races you should know about
New York City isn’t the only city with a competitive Democratic mayoral primary.
Energy & Environment
Will NY stop blocking natural gas pipeline following Trump approval of offshore wind farm?
The state Department of Environmental Conservation previously denied a clean water permit for the Constitution pipeline, but it could choose to take no action if the pipeline reapplies for the permit.
Opinion
Opinion: Enhanced Automatic Voter Registration is how New York can secure a better democracy for all
A proposed law would automatically add eligible New Yorkers to the voter rolls whenever they interact with the DMV and other state agencies.
News & Politics
FAQ: The Justice Department investigation into Andrew Cuomo
Trump’s DOJ has reportedly taken up an inquiry into the former governor’s testimony before Congress about his handling of nursing home deaths during the pandemic.
Heard Around Town
Hochul rebuttal pokes fun at LCA, declares 2025 show ‘still sucks’
The governor also went after critics and rivals in her remarks at the event.
Opinion
Opinion: The window of opportunity for action on AI is closing
We can’t let Congress prevent state and local governments from protecting as many Americans as possible from risky AI development.
Policy
Unable to ban Zyn pouches, lawmakers target Zyn rewards instead
Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal compared the Zyn rewards system to loyalty programs for cigarette brands.
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LGBTQ+
Opinion: The queer community has everything at stake in this election
It’s time for the candidates - and our community - to show up.
Editor's Note
Editor’s note: Will Hochul’s ‘Show me the money’ moment pay off?
The governor will be sending the state’s first distribution of “inflation refund” checks to 8.2 million households.
New York City
Democrat Sam Sutton wins special Senate election in southern Brooklyn
Republicans failed to flip the 22nd state Senate district.
Campaigns & Elections
GOP looks to flip a southern Brooklyn Senate seat
The special election to replace Simcha Felder, a former state senator now serving in the New York City Council, pits two Jewish community leaders against each other.
News & Politics
Is Hochul vs. Stefanik in New York’s future?
A new Siena College poll found Gov. Kathy Hochul and Rep. Elise Stefanik would likely win their respective gubernatorial primary races.
Personality
Senate celebrates Star Wars Day two weeks late
Lightsabers and stormtroopers made the state Senate feel more like the Galactic Senate.
Personality
Marina Marcou-O’Malley wins City & State 2025 budget poll
The co-executive director of the Alliance for Quality Education correctly predicted the budget would be finished on the night of May 8.
Trailblazers
The 2025 Nonprofit Trailblazers
Innovative leaders serving vulnerable New Yorkers.
