Will NYC’s faster bus plan change your commute?
This week, Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Gov. Kathy Hochul and MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber unveiled a new…
Hochul issues executive order on AI
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday issued an executive order calling for a review of the regulations and laws…
Officials cheer Anthropic’s expansion in Manhattan
Anthropic, the San Francisco-based AI powerhouse, is taking over Manhattan. The company, which has a valuation close to…
Do union endorsements still matter?
Is labor union influence in New York shifting? Recent elections have raised new questions about the political value…
Judge denies request to override N.Y.’s gambling laws
Gov. Kathy Hochul and state Attorney Letitia James are counting their winnings Wednesday after a federal judge handed…
Building clean energy in New York state this summer
Clean energy advocates are hopeful this summer is filled with project development as they begin a so-called “summer…
Kingston, real estate co. reach Pike Plan canopy settlement
The city of Kingston and a property management company have reached a settlement in the demolition of the Pike…
‘Dangerous’ structural problems eyed at Midtown skyscraper
The additional floors being added to a development converting office space at 235 E. 42nd St. into apartments…
Albany County launches new effort to combat opioid epidemic
The opioid epidemic continues to impact communities and families across the state and the nation. In Albany County,…
Understanding democratic socialism in 2026 elections
The recent surge of wins from democratic socialists in New York state and in key races across the…
City Council poised to approve big pay raises
For the city’s elected officials — including the mayor, comptroller, City Council speaker and council members — salaries…
NY Focus sues Hochul administration
Where in the world is Gov. Kathy Hochul? That’s the crux of a lawsuit from the investigative news…