A timeline on the closure of Rikers Island - City & State New York
Dec 2, 2024 · The days of New York City officials overseeing Rikers Island may very well be numbered. Pointing to nearly a decade of violence and failed promises by city leaders, Manhattan federal judge Laura Swain said that she is “inclined” to appoint a third-party authority known as a federal receiver to take over control of city jails.
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New York State. Legislative leaders pledge to prioritize affordability as session begins In opening remarks, both state Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie said they intend to pass legislation to address New Yorkers’ cost of living.
Endorsements in the 2025 New York City mayoral race
Dec 11, 2024 · The Democratic primary for New York City mayor is finally nearing full swing, but the endorsement cycle is just getting started. A key piece of the puzzle for candidates – alongside fundraising and communicating their policies and message to voters – endorsements can help broader a politician’s appeal beyond their base or even deliver on-the-ground votes. Major labor unions and political ...
Hochul’s end-of-year vetoes and signatures - City & State New York
Dec 27, 2024 · On Boxing Day, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed one of the last two bills she had to act on for the year, the Climate Change Superfund Act. It was a post-Christmas surprise for environmental activists, who have been pushing the legislation as one of …
New York ballot proposal election results 2024
Nov 5, 2024 · Candidates weren’t the only thing on the ballot this November. New York City voters also had the opportunity to weigh in on six ballot proposals, including one state constitutional amendment, known as Proposal 1. The latter, also referred to as the Equal Rights Amendment, garnered a flurry of attention from supporters and opponents throughout the election cycle.
Who could run for New York governor in 2026? - City & State NY
Jul 15, 2024 · In political time, the next gubernatorial election is admittedly eons away. In New York, careers can reach their pinnacle and nadir in the time it takes to renew your lease. Absolutely anything could happen between now and June 2026.
Where are asylum-seekers living in New York City?
Mar 25, 2024 · Since the spring of 2022, New York City has stood up a sprawling system of emergency shelters and makeshift tent cities to house the tens of thousands of asylum-seekers who have come through the city’s care over the past two years.
New York Assembly election results 2024 - City & State New York
Nov 5, 2024 · This year’s Assembly elections will see Democrats attempt to hold on to their supermajority in the “people’s chamber” as Republicans attempt to chip away at their advantage.
Special Report: Insurance - City & State NY
Dec 9, 2024 · Will Hochul veto the Grieving Families Act for a third time? Supporters hope the governor will finally reform the state’s nearly 180-year-old wrongful death law, but hospitals, insurance companies and the business lobby still oppose the bill.
2024’s Top Tweets of the Year from First Read Tonight
Dec 27, 2024 · There were some shakeups in the social media landscape this year. Threads was Apple’s No. 2 free app of 2024, and Bluesky was the most downloaded app for a short time after the November election because people left X in droves. Despite “tweets” no longer existing, Top Tweet endures as the ...