New York City
Politics
Attacks on third parties and Andy King officially suspended
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York State
Politics
Trump headlines make more sense now that he’s a ‘Florida Man’
We reworked a few of his more shocking headlines to prove our point.
New York State
Policy
Twitter and Facebook diverge on political ads
This news comes a week after Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's hearing that addressed political ads.
Technology
Policy
Gig worker fight continues in New York as California law speeds along
California’s new law, that would classify most gig economy workers as full employees, is receiving pushback from Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash.
New York State
Policy
This is how a fossil fuel pipeline gets approved by New York
It all comes down to Section 401 of the federal Clean Water Act.
New York State
Politics
Photos: 2019 Government Procurement Conference
Experts on navigating New York’s government contracting process.
New York State
Personality
Could an ex-IDC state senator win Lowey’s seat?
David Carlucci plans to stick with the Democrats if elected to the House.
New York State
Policy
New York elections move into 21st century
New tablets functioning as electronic poll books are modernizing the voting process.
New York State
Politics
DAs trained how to keep people in jail despite new bail law
Critics say presentation offers tips “on how to subvert the law.”
New York State
Policy
Schumer proposes 100% clean cars by 2040
But critics have called the plan misguided as cities attempt to cut down on personal usage of all vehicles.
New York State
Policy
Activists pushing to limit solitary confinement in 2020
In a letter exclusively obtained by City & State, 137 progressive groups demand passage on first day of legislative session.
New York City
Politics
Andy King faces penalties and an about-face on public campaign finance
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York State
Policy
JCOPE’s strange priorities
The state ethics watchdog slept on a lot of major corruption scandals, but it’s chasing a private citizen for buying a billboard.
New York City Council
Personality
What comes next for MWBEs?
Four New York state and city officials discuss their thoughts on how to boost minority women-owned business enterprises.
New York State
Policy
AOC presses Zuckerberg on political ads, disinformation
Ocasio-Cortez questioned the CEO about Facebook’s fact-checking practices on political ads and disinformation.
New York State
Policy
New York has the MWBE program. What about gay business owners?
Lawmakers are pushing to get more contracts to LGBT-owned businesses.
New York State
Policy
New York’s lawsuit against Exxon Mobil has begun, here’s what it could mean
The state alleges the oil company lied to the public about the risk climate change poses to the company.
New York State
Policy
Attorneys general assemble to investigate Facebook
46 attorneys general will probe Facebook regarding potential antitrust violations.
New York State
Policy
Clearing the way for MWBEs
Lawmakers made it easier to give contracts to businesses owned by women and minorities. Will it work?
New York State
Policy