New York City
Policy
Setting the Agenda: Previewing Albany’s 2020 session
Heading into the new decade New York lawmakers will debate on everything from plastic bags to sex work.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Democrats say it’s time to stop passing on pot
They’re determined to make a deal after their last effort went up in smoke.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Will the bail reforms survive the session?
The top criminal justice bills on Albany’s 2020 agenda.
New York City
Policy
Ramos, Constantinides lead protest against new Amazon distribution centers
Lawmakers and labor advocates cite poor working conditions in protest against future Amazon distribution centers.
Infrastructure
Policy
Which infrastructure upgrades will get a green light this year?
Three ways that lawmakers, business interests, local governments and unions want to work with the governor to jump-start infrastructure projects across the state.
Infrastructure
Policy
Democrats failed to pass prevailing wage last session. Will it happen this year?
The legislation is exposing fissures within the ascendant Democratic Party.
New York State
Policy
Cuomo vetoes bill aimed to help people of color keep custody of their kids
Advocates will renew the fight to increase the burden of proof needed to substantiate child neglect cases in 2020.
New York City
Politics
Bloomberg's unpopularity soars and impeachment proceedings ramp up
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Labor
Policy
New York wants to write its own rules for the gig economy
The business community is pushing back on AB5-like legislation in New York. This is what they’re proposing instead.
Labor
Policy
On the 2020 labor agenda: Construction safety, decriminalizing sex work
Will lawmakers boost workers’ rights next session?
Ethics
Policy
Is it time to replace JCOPE?
A constitutional amendment could reduce Cuomo’s influence on ethics enforcement.
Labor
Policy
Is there any hope for gig workers this session?
After falling by the wayside, Albany will revive the question of whether your Uber driver should have labor protections.
Energy & Environment
Policy
How Democrats will tackle the power puzzle
Climate change isn’t the only energy issue next session.
Energy & Environment
Policy
New York’s war on plastic
Democratic lawmakers are pushing a wave of bills next session as the climate crisis worsens.
New York State
Opinion
Is the state Legislature delegating, or derelict?
Public Campaign Financing Commission stretches the limits of representative democracy.
Education
Policy
The fates of specialized high schools, charter schools and rural schools
How Democrats will decide kids’ futures in 2020.
New York City
Policy