NY Lawmakers Vote on Pension Reforms They'll Personally Benefit From
74 of 213 New York state legislators stand to personally gain from Tier 6 pension reforms backed by Gov. Hochul and legislative leaders in Albany.
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Mamdani Defends Luxury Second Home Tax, Shrugs Off Trump
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani defended a proposed surcharge on luxury second homes worth $5M+, dismissing Trump's attacks while citing broad public support.
Hochul Pushes 25-Foot Worship Buffer With Hate-Crime Funding
Gov. Hochul renewed her push for a statewide 25-foot protest buffer around houses of worship, pairing it with $35 million in hate-crime security funding.
Hochul Proposes Luxury Second Home Tax Surcharge in NYC
Gov. Hochul wants a property tax surcharge on NYC non-primary residences worth $5M+, potentially raising $500M yearly to close a budget gap.
How the New York State Budget Works in 2026
Albany lawmakers missed New York's April 1 budget deadline, leaving $260+ billion in spending on health care, housing, and climate policy unresolved.
NY Tenant Groups Push for Harassment Penalties in State Budget
NYC tenant organizations urge Kathy Hochul and lawmakers to preserve a landmark tenant harassment bill in ongoing state budget negotiations.
By Nadia Volkov
Todd Haimes Theatre Reopens After $24M Renovation in NYC
The Todd Haimes Theatre reopens in NYC's Theater District after a $24 million renovation improving accessibility, safety, and historic preservation.
By Ben Alvarado
NY Prison Reform: Advocates Demand Accountability After Deaths
Over 50 advocacy groups press New York lawmakers for prison accountability following the deaths of Robert Brooks and Messiah Nantwi in state facilities.
By Rachel Stein
Hochul Proposes Weakening New York's Climate Law
Gov. Kathy Hochul outlined three changes to New York's landmark climate law, citing affordability concerns and a hostile White House toward renewable energy.
By Rachel Stein
Brooklyn Nurses Lose Health Care Despite $15M State Aid
Over 400 Brooklyn Hospital Center nurses have gone six weeks without health insurance while Governor Hochul sent $15M in emergency state funding.
By Rachel Stein
How Hochul's Auto Insurance Reform Could Benefit MTA Riders
The MTA spends $50M a year on personal injury payouts. Gov. Hochul's auto insurance reform could redirect those funds to transit improvements.
By Nadia Volkov
MTA Seeks Albany Reform to Stop $50M in Dubious Crash Claims
MTA CEO Janno Lieber joins Gov. Hochul to push auto insurance reforms, saying the authority loses nearly $50M yearly to questionable crash liability claims.
By Rachel Stein