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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UNITE HERE Local 100 Endorses Blake Over Torres in NY-15
UNITE HERE Local 100's 17,000 members back Michael Blake in his primary challenge against incumbent Rep. Ritchie Torres in New York's 15th District.
Poll Shows Espaillat at 42% in NY-13 Democratic Primary
An internal poll shows Rep. Adriano Espaillat with soft support in NY-13, trailing challenger Darializa Avila Chevalier after positive messaging.
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.
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.
ICE Racial Profiling Lawsuit Filed in New York
A coalition of civil rights groups sued DHS, alleging ICE is arresting New York immigrants based solely on appearance and language spoken.
NYC Council LGBTQIA+ Caucus Hires First Executive Director
Yanery Cruz, an Afro-Latina trans woman and LGBTQ advocate, becomes the first executive director of NYC Council's LGBTQIA+ Caucus as of April 8.
NY Lawmakers Own Homes While Constituents Struggle to Afford Them
New York has the lowest homeownership rate in the US, yet most of its congressional delegation are property owners—raising conflict of interest questions.
By Rachel Stein
ICE Agents Deployed to Airports Amid TSA Shortage
Federal immigration agents will deploy to major airports as TSA struggles with a staffing crisis. New York politicians and advocates call it a dangerous escalation.
By Nadia Volkov
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