Government

Labor

Federal Workers Rally in New York to Protest Musk Jobs Purge

Feb. 19, 2025, 4:57 p.m.March 19, 2025, 2:55 p.m.

The gatherings were part of a national day of action in dozens of states organized by unions representing government employees.

Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul take questions about the redevelopment of the Kingsbridge Armory, Aug. 8, 2023.

Government

Budgeting Past the Graveyard: Adams and Hochul Spend Boldly Despite Likelihood of Trump Funding Cuts

Dec. 2, 2024, 5:00 a.m.Dec. 1, 2024, 8:53 p.m.

Both houses of Congress and the White House will be controlled by Republican leaders who’ve vowed to cut spending. But New York’s officials aren’t changing course yet.

Government

Comptroller Proposes City Charter Reforms to Limit Budget Leeway for Mayor and Council

June 7, 2024, 5:00 a.m.June 7, 2024, 7:42 a.m.

Seeking to take advantage of the standoff between the Mayor Eric Adams and the City Council, Brad Lander proposes to enshrine budget reserves, savings targets and debt service limits into the charter.

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the selection of Brian Benjamin for lieutenant governor on Aug. 26, 2021.

Courts

Appeals Court Brings Back Brian Benjamin Bribery Charges

March 8, 2024, 12:38 p.m.March 8, 2024, 12:39 p.m.

The three-judge ruled that the case doesn’t need explicit language to prove a quid-pro-quo relationship.

Politics

How a Federal Government Shutdown Could Hurt New Yorkers

Sept. 30, 2023, 10:34 a.m.Oct. 2, 2023, 3:02 p.m.

From food stamps to immigration court to parks access, millions of people locally could soon feel the brunt of Washington’s dysfunction.

FAQ NYC

LISTEN: A Plan for a Retail Revival

July 13, 2023, 9:27 p.m.Oct. 15, 2023, 12:34 p.m.

Jonathan Bowles of the Center for an Urban Future lays out the group’s ideas for what government can do to help new small businesses prosper. Subscribe to the FAQ NYC podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever podcasts are found.