New York State
Policy
Special master hears arguments in redistricting case
Lawyers for the GOP-backed plaintiffs in the case, along with attorneys for Democratic state leaders, attacked each other’s proposed maps in the Friday hearing.
New York City
Politics
What New York City Mayor Eric Adams missed while on his extended trip to Los Angeles
The mayor had a packed day of press events that were abruptly canceled on Thursday morning after his flight out of LAX was delayed.
New York City
Politics
NYC voters unimpressed by Eric Adams’ handling of crime: poll
The mayor’s approval rating on crime declined from 49% in February to 37% by the end of April.
New York State
Policy
New York AG Letitia James seeks NRA babysitter
The request comes after the court refused her office’s demand to dismantle the organization for alleged rampant misuse of funds.
New York State
Policy
New York lawmakers eye Abortion Access Fund, telehealth abortions in wake of Roe v. Wade upheaval
The pro-choice policies are among several measures New York officials are championing after Monday’s report that the Supreme Court plans to eliminate federally protected abortions.
News & Politics
Politics
Hochul ‘horrified’ by Roe v. Wade reversal, while Zeldin sticks to GOP ‘leak’ narrative
New York gubernatorial candidates weigh in on the forthcoming Supreme Court decision.
New York State
Politics
In the redistricting chaos, will Hochul see an opening?
Legislative changes to petitioning are reportedly on the table – and with them could come Albany “sausage-making.”
New York State
Policy
Court of Appeals throws out New York redistricting maps
Congressional and state Senate lines will need to be redrawn, the state’s highest court ruled.
Budget
Policy
Everything you need to know about New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ $99.7 billion budget
Adams debuted his budget proposal during his first State of the City address on Tuesday.
New York State
Politics
Gov. Hochul’s job approval rating dips to new low: poll
Crime and the economy are top-of-mind for voters.
New York City
Politics
Understanding mayoral control
State lawmakers are expected to address mayoral control of New York City schools before the end of session after it was excluded from this year’s state budget.
News & Politics
Politics
New York City to provide $2 million to assist Ukrainians fleeing war with Russia
The announcement comes after President Joe Biden said the U.S. will set up a “streamlined” process creating a special status for Ukrainans seeking to reside legally in the U.S.
News & Politics
Politics
NYC receives first opioid settlement distribution from Big Pharma
The city will receive $256 million total from the $1.5 billion in settlements that state Attorney General Tish James’s office reached with drug manufacturers.
News & Politics
Politics
Syracuse police had other options for dealing with 8-year-old accused of stealing. They didn’t use them.
Options included talking to the child, calling his parents and giving consideration to his size, age and the fact he was crying, according to legal experts.
New York City
Policy
ATF’s role in mass shooting suspect’s arrest highlights how agency helps NYC in war on guns
Mayor Eric Adams reiterated the importance of the NYPD’s partnership with the agency in the wake of last week’s Brooklyn subway shooting.
Homelessness
Politics
Jumaane Williams proposes ‘Homeless Bill of Rights’
The New York City public advocate wants to codify protections for unhoused people.
Politics
New ‘highly contagious’ omicron BA.2.12 and BA.2.12.1 subvariants detected in NY
Health officials announced the discoveries Wednesday, attributing them to rising case levels across the state.
New York City
Politics
Suspect in Brooklyn subway shooting taken into custody
Police arrested Frank James in the East Village Wednesday afternoon, more than 24 hours after he opened fire on a subway car, injuring at least 23 people.
New York State
Politics
Calls grow for Brian Benjamin’s resignation following arrest
The lieutenant governor turned himself in on Tuesday and was later indicted on five counts related to a campaign finance bribery scheme.
NYPD
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