New York state’s top court upheld a law moving many town- and county-level elections to even-numbered years, a ruling that could potentially pave the way for New York City and other jurisdictions…
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NY Faces a Bleak Budget Just as Gov. Hochul Runs for Re-Election
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s administration is telling agencies to hold the line on spending, a sign of a tough budget cycle as the Democratic governor runs for reelection. The warning came in a…
Feds Charge NY Attorney General Letitia James with Mortgage Fraud
Prosecutors charged New York State Attorney General Letitia James with three counts of fraud on Thursday, the latest federal case against one of President Trump’s adversaries since he began his second term….
Hudson Valley Nonprofit Announces App for New York’s Disabled Community
Abilities First, a nonprofit based in Wappingers Falls, has announced that people with developmental disabilities and their caregivers across New York can now download Abilibee, a tool designed to make resources more…
NY Won’t Pay to Keep Statue of Liberty Open During Federal Shutdown, Gov. Hochul Says
The Statue of Liberty may close as a result of the federal government shutdown. And if it does, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said people should blame Republicans who control the federal…
New York Climate Week Snapshot: Activists and State Government Push For Environment
Representatives from around the world gathered in Manhattan for New York Climate Week last week. Across the state, nonprofits and local governments are resisting President Trump’s cuts to environmental protections. Dr. Alonzo…
NY Prison Staffing and Morale Are Low Six Months After Strike
Staffing shortages at New York prisons have worsened, morale among guards remains low, and the lives of incarcerated people are still disrupted six months after a wildcat prison strike ended. And prison…
New Poll Finds New Yorkers in an Empire State of Mind. That’s Good for Dems
This column originally appeared in The Politics Brief, Gothamist’s weekly newsletter on the people, power and policies that shape New Yorkers’ lives. Sign up to get the full version where you can ask questions,…
TikTok, Instagram May Request Selfie to Verify Age Under Proposed NY Rules
Social-media companies could soon verify their users’ age in New York by requesting a selfie or a video, according to newly proposed regulations. State Attorney General Letitia James’ office released a set…