Criminal Justice
Policy
The Democrats working to reform bail reform
A working group of state senators is under pressure to rethink criminal justice – again – or risk electoral defeat.
New York State
Politics
Child Victims Act leads to insurance woes
Some institutions facing or at risk of facing child sex abuse lawsuits have lost coverage.
Criminal Justice
Policy
What to know about New York’s new discovery laws
Bail wasn’t the only major criminal justice reform passed in 2019
New York State
Policy
Should sex workers still end up in handcuffs?
New York lawmakers are reevaluating the labor of lust.
New York City
Politics
No more broker's fees and speedy travel benefits in NY suspended
Rounding up the week’s political news
Personality
Personality
The man tasked with saving the world – or at least New York
DEC chief Basil Seggos has a lot on his agenda, from plastic bags to climate change.
Health Care
Politics
Cuomo allies are aplenty on the Medicaid Redesign Team
Lawmakers criticized the exclusion of consumer advocates, physicians and others in the health care sector.
Donald Trump
Politics
Trump bashes sanctuary cities in State of the Union speech
The president mentioned crimes committed by an undocumented immigrant in New York City to make his case.
New York State
Policy
Where do nearby states stand on recreational marijuana?
New York and its neighbors want to make sure they’re all on the same page before they pass anything.
Technology
Policy
New York gets a big broadband win
New York is now eligible for $16 billion in broadband funding.
New York State
Policy
Marijuana companies spend big on lobbying amid a slumping pot market
Here’s who’s still spending a lot to legalize pot in New York.
New York City
Policy
Can legalizing marijuana help New York communities heal?
Advocates say the state has the chance to be a leader on social equity.
New York City
Politics
Ruben Diaz Jr.’s out of NYC mayoral race, but Chris Jacobs is in the race for Congress
Rounding up the week’s political news
New York State
Politics
Cynthia Nixon’s campaign has yet to file January disclosure
The actress’ campaign is also $18,000 in debt.
New York City
Policy
Will softer Community Reinvestment Act regulations harm communities of color?
New York City members of Congress are protesting, upstate cities and rural areas could also be affected.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
Cuomo gives a shot to an alcohol-friendly agenda
The governor is helping lawmakers overcome opposition to alcohol in movie theaters.
New York City
Politics
NYC prepares for ‘inevitable’ coronavirus contamination
Here’s how the city plans to tackle this deadly new virus.
New York City
Policy
The policy battles that pit the left against the left.
Progressives are ascendant. But they don’t always agree.
New York State
Politics