MTA
Policy
The MTA capital plan is rejected. What does that mean?
The next $65 billion five-year capital plan is on hold for now as state leaders are poised to debate funding
Albany Agenda
Policy
Here’s what’s on the agenda for the 2025 state legislative session
From education to criminal justice, lawmakers have a lot to debate next year in Albany.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: New Year’s political resolutions for 2025
The past year has given us plenty of goals for New York politicians.
News & Politics
Politics
New York political predictions for 2025
Who will be elected New York City mayor? What is Andrew Cuomo angling for? We asked experts to consult their crystal ball.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Exit interview: Jamaal Bowman says he’s ‘proud of all of it’
The outgoing congressional representative said he’ll remain active in Yonkers and Bronx politics and eventually plans to run for office again.
News & Politics
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
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
Personality
New York cracks down on insurance discrimination
A Q&A with state Department of Financial Services Superintendent Adrienne Harris
Special Reports
Personality
What’s on the state Legislature’s insurance agenda for 2025?
An interview with Assembly Insurance Committee Chair David Weprin.
Special Reports
Personality
Increasing access to New York’s health insurance marketplace
A Q&A with Danielle Holahan, executive director, New York State of Health.
Special Reports
Personality
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
Personality
Expanding coastal market assistance in New York
A Q&A with Assembly Member Ken Blankenbush, member of the Insurance Committee.
Special Reports
Personality
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.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
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
Power Lists
The 2024 Trailblazers in Economic Development
New York’s notable job creators and business boosters.
Criminal Justice
Policy
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.
Opinion
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
Politics
Heastie to tap Pretlow for powerful budget committee
Longtime Assembly Member Gary Pretlow would chair the influential Ways and Means Committee
Opinion
Opinion