N.Y. lawmakers discussing calls to change Raise the Age law
Democrats in the state Legislature are preparing for a fierce debate next session over calls to reform a…
Advocates use whistles to alert of ICE presence
If you hear the sound of a whistle, it could mean that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are…
Legendary political power broker Sid Davidoff dies at 86
Sid Davidoff could be fairly described as a political prodigy. By his mid-20s, he was a trusted aide…
Duwaji poised to become one of NYC’s youngest first ladies
While she stood center stage with her husband on election night, Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s wife, Rama Duwaji, has…
NYC’s fiscal chief wants immigration protest arrest trial
New York City’s chief fiscal officer Brad Lander, who was arrested two months ago protesting conditions at an…
Lobbying spending in New York reached $62M in July, August
Total lobbying spending in New York state reached nearly $62 million from July to August, according to preliminary…
State board to tour three New York City casino sites
On Monday, the city will take its next step toward bringing casinos to the five boroughs. The five-person…
N.Y. pension fund valued at $291.4B at end of second quarter
The estimated value of the New York State Common Retirement Fund was $291.4 billion at the end of…
Public housing residents grateful to have EBT funding again
The government shutdown had New Yorkers who depend on food assistance, like SNAP, checking their EBT cards as…
Race for City Council speaker takes shape
Inside the walls of City Hall there is a race happening — it is not seen, and is…