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State leaders’ response to federal funding cuts: Blame Republicans
If the Senate passes the GOP federal budget bill, millions of New Yorkers will lose access to Medicaid coverage and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.
News & Politics
Politics
Delgado calls for universal health care as he distances himself from Hochul
The lieutenant governor indicated he would be more willing to create ambitious and expensive social welfare programs than his boss has been.
2026 New York gubernatorial election
Politics
County Democratic Party chairs go in for Hochul
Most of the chairs leading county Democratic committees signed a letter endorsing Hochul in their personal capacities after Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado announced a primary challenge
Technology
Policy
‘Little tech’ lobby starts campaign against AI regulation bills
The American Innovators Network is warning about unintended consequences of the RAISE Act and other legislation regulating AI companies.
News & Politics
Politics
Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado launches campaign for governor
After breaking with Gov. Kathy Hochul, Delgado now looks to be challenging her from the left.
Immigration
Policy
Can NY stop ICE from arresting immigrants at federal courthouses?
Existing state law only limits arrests at state courthouses, and it’s not clear the state Legislature has the power to stop arrests in federal buildings.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
How SUNY is responding to the Trump administration
An interview with SUNY Chancellor John King
Gambling
Politics
Parkland alienation bill passes Senate, potentially paving way for Cohen’s casino
State Sen. John Liu successfully bypassed fellow state Sen. Jessica Ramos to keep Mets owner Steve Cohen’s plans for a Queens casino on track.
News & Politics
Politics
The upstate mayoral primary races you should know about
New York City isn’t the only city with a competitive Democratic mayoral primary.
Energy & Environment
Policy
Will NY stop blocking natural gas pipeline following Trump approval of offshore wind farm?
The state Department of Environmental Conservation previously denied a clean water permit for the Constitution pipeline, but it could choose to take no action if the pipeline reapplies for the permit.
Policy
Policy
Unable to ban Zyn pouches, lawmakers target Zyn rewards instead
Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal compared the Zyn rewards system to loyalty programs for cigarette brands.
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Housing
Policy
NY’s top court hears arguments on upstate rent control
The outcome of the case could determine whether cities like Kingston and Poughkeepsie can follow New York City’s lead and adopt rent stabilization measures.
New York State
Policy
Lawmakers press state prisons commissioner at hearing
The commissioner asked legislators for greater power to discipline problem corrections officers.
Albany Agenda
Politics
Employers of domestic workers push for legislation to protect immigrants
In addition to spreading fear in immigrant communities, the Trump administration’s mass deportation plans could hurt the state’s economy.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Personality
‘The Trump candidate is Eric Adams’: Curtis Sliwa sizes up the mayoral race
A candid chat with the Republican mayoral candidate
Albany Agenda
Policy
Which bills could pass now that the budget is done?
Elder Parole, the NY HEAT Act and Medical Aid in Dying are some of the controversial pieces of legislation that the Legislature is expected to consider before session ends in June.
Budget
Politics
Fierce debate over standards for religious schools prompted last-minute budget delays
The state Senate and Assembly were split over whether to relax educational standards for yeshivas and other private schools.
Budget
Policy
New York finally settles Foundation Aid debate (for now)
The final budget includes tweaks to Foundation Aid, the byzantine formula that the state uses to allocate education funding to school districts.
Policy
Policy
Four-year pilot program for housing vouchers included in final state budget
The governor and Legislature had previously agreed to a two-year pilot for the Housing Access Voucher Program, but the final budget includes a four-year pilot program.
Policy
Policy
It’s finally happening! The Legislature has started printing budget bills
The first three budget bills were released late Tuesday night, over a month after the state budget was due.
