State Legislature

Albany’s Congressional Maps Protect Democrats, Put NYC’s Lone GOP House Seat at Risk

Jan. 31, 2022, 8:22 p.m.Jan. 31, 2022, 8:36 p.m.

The Democrat controlled Legislative Task Force on Demographic Research and Reapportionment released new district lines for the House of Representatives seats in New York late Sunday and they are predictably partisan.

Politics

Divided Redistricting Commission Stalemates, Sends Dueling Lines to Legislature

Jan. 3, 2022, 9:09 p.m.April 7, 2022, 11:54 a.m.

The new 10-member commission was meant to wrestle control of the election map-making process from party control, but they failed again to reach a consensus.

Marijuana

Legal Weed Shops May Not Hit in 2022, New York. Here’s What We Know

Dec. 21, 2021, 2:40 p.m.March 14, 2024, 2:23 p.m.

Puff, puff… pause. New York legalized marijuana use this spring, and by year’s end cities and towns across the state must individually decide whether to allow cannabis dispensaries and “on-site consumption.” The city has opted in. But that doesn’t mean New Yorkers 21 and older will be able to walk into a shop in the […]

Schools

Push to Make Diwali a NYC Public School Holiday is Starting to See Some Light

Nov. 3, 2021, 8:04 p.m.March 14, 2024, 2:22 p.m.

Mayor-elect Eric Adams has vowed to give a public school day off for the festival of lights, and Rep. Carolyn Maloney is proposing a national holiday. But this year, Diwali falls on a parents-teacher conference day for hundreds of thousands of students.

Rent

How New Eviction Moratorium Can Help Tenants, Landlords and Homeowners

Sept. 16, 2021, 7:39 p.m.Sept. 16, 2021, 7:39 p.m.

State lawmakers voted earlier this month to amend New York’s eviction moratorium to fit the U.S. Supreme Court’s requirements and extend it until the new year. But anyone seeking protection needs to take action. Here’s how...

Redistricting

‘Independent’ Redistricting Draws Partisan Battle Lines in Congress Fight

Sept. 15, 2021, 8:31 p.m.Sept. 15, 2021, 8:31 p.m.

A bipartisan commission charged with reforming political mapmaking fails its first test as New York Democrats and Republicans deliver dueling congressional and state legislative maps. The gridlock came as House midterm elections loomed.

Housing

New York Eviction Moratorium Poised for Months-Long Extension

Aug. 30, 2021, 7:22 p.m.Aug. 30, 2021, 7:22 p.m.

A special session in Albany is imminent to extend a pandemic pause keeping tenants in their homes following a Supreme Court strikedown. Meanwhile, a $2.7 billion relief program still struggles to get aid paid.

Campaign 2021

Eric Adams’ Aqueduct Casino Bid Scandal Interview Transcript Reveals Contradictions and Shaky Memory

June 6, 2021, 8:51 p.m.June 10, 2021, 9:34 p.m.

The now-mayoral candidate repeatedly told investigators he couldn’t key details of his birthday bash at a fancy Manhattan club, documents show. Among the guests: bidders for a “racino” contract who donated thousands to his campaign.

Budget

Albany’s Tax-the-Rich Deal Sends Wealthy to Washington Looking for Relief

April 5, 2021, 9:58 p.m.April 6, 2021, 12:58 p.m.

Billions in hikes mark a defeat for Cuomo and business leaders who warn of an exodus unless Biden restores state and local deductions. The deal represents a victory for progressives who say the rich must pay more COVID costs.

Education

NY Cancels Most Regents Exams in Response to Biden istration Refusal to Scrap 2021 Standardized Tests

March 15, 2021, 5:07 p.m.March 16, 2021, 9:28 a.m.

The news is a victory for parents, students and advocates who have been pushing to cancel the exams and unlink them from graduation requirements. Only Regents exams in Algebra I, English, living environment, and earth science will be istered this June.

State Legislature

Albany’s Congressional Maps Protect Democrats, Put NYC’s Lone GOP House Seat at Risk

Divided Redistricting Commission Stalemates, Sends Dueling Lines to Legislature

Legal Weed Shops May Not Hit in 2022, New York. Here’s What We Know

Push to Make Diwali a NYC Public School Holiday is Starting to See Some Light

How New Eviction Moratorium Can Help Tenants, Landlords and Homeowners

‘Independent’ Redistricting Draws Partisan Battle Lines in Congress Fight

New York Eviction Moratorium Poised for Months-Long Extension

Eric Adams’ Aqueduct Casino Bid Scandal Interview Transcript Reveals Contradictions and Shaky Memory

Albany’s Tax-the-Rich Deal Sends Wealthy to Washington Looking for Relief

NY Cancels Most Regents Exams in Response to Biden istration Refusal to Scrap 2021 Standardized Tests

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