Energy & Environment

Policy

Hydrogen: Climate change friend or foe?

New York is looking into how it can harness the energy of the most plentiful element in the universe while sticking to its climate goals.

News & Politics

Politics

NYPD Detectives’ Union joins fight against Alvin Bragg

The Manhattan district attorney is the target of ongoing attacks by criminal justice reactionaries.

New York State

Politics

An oxymoronic Albany debut for Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman

The mandate scofflaw starred at a law-and-order rally hosted by Republican state lawmakers.

New York State

Policy

Democrats seek to expand voting rights while moving closer to gerrymandering

Proposed legislation would make it easier for New Yorkers to vote and cause fewer ballots to be thrown out due to errors.

Health Care

Politics

New state data shows exactly how many people are hospitalized because of COVID-19

A majority of hospital patients who test positive for the coronavirus do not need treatment for the virus.

New York State

Politics

Jan. 6 insurrection only aligned New York GOP closer to Trump

A year after the Capitol riots, Republicans continue to use Trumpism to their advantage.

New York State

Politics

Hochul’s 2022 legislative agenda is sweeping. Her powers to enact it are not.

Many of the New York governor’s most ambitious proposals outlined in her State of the State address require federal funding and changes to the state Constitution. As she notes, collaboration will be essential.

New York State

Politics

A first look at Gov. Kathy Hochul’s 2022 State of the State

From green energy to ethics reform, here are the highlights from the legislative agenda the governor is outlining today.

New York State

Politics

What to expect from Gov. Kathy Hochul’s first State of the State address

State lawmakers are anticipating a new political tone, but are still waiting to hear her big ideas.

New York State

Politics

4 key takeaways from the Independent Redistricting Commission’s latest maps

Dueling plans by Republicans and Democrats hint at how the final lines might shape up.

Health Care

Policy

Hochul to unveil new COVID-19 plans on New Year’s Eve

Public health restrictions might tighten in the upcoming weeks if hospitalizations continue to rise.

Health Care

Policy

Will New York allow terminally ill people to end their lives?

A bill to legalize so-called medical aid in dying has been introduced in the state Legislature for years. It’s fate in 2022 is still uncertain.

Politics

Politics

After Malatras’ ouster, who will be the next chancellor of SUNY?

A new leader will need to respond to calls for transformative change at the public university system – including making it free.

New York State

Politics

A lot went wrong with Letitia James 2022

Political insiders say the incumbent attorney general had multiple reasons to run for reelection instead of waging an increasingly difficult campaign for governor.

Policy

Policy

Test your knowledge of New York state politics before the 2022 legislative session begins

The upcoming year will feature fights on criminal justice reforms, climate change, the Buffalo Bills and more.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Niou officially launches Senate bid, prompting socialist candidate to run for Assembly instead

The DSA-backed legislative hopeful Illapa Sairitupac has announced his candidacy to replace outgoing Assembly Member Yuh-Line Niou in a competitive June 2022 primary.

Health Care

Policy

Omicron breakthrough cases becoming more prevalent

Gov. Kathy Hochul is emphasizing booster shots as new science highlights how the coronavirus variant evades vaccines.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

The Democrats (not) running for New York attorney general

With Letitia James’ reentry, this race is getting less and less competitive.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

The not-so-shortlist to replace Assembly Member Richard Gottfried

At least eight candidates are in the mix to replace the longest serving legislator in state history – just one day after he announced his retirement.

New York State

Politics

Assembly Member Richard Gottfried announces retirement

The Manhattan Democrat has served longer than any other state lawmaker in history.