Legislature closes in on immigration package deal
Lawmakers are optimistic a long-debated legislative package to strengthen immigration protections in the state could be released next…
Hochul says plan to amend climate law won’t lower utility rates
Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to help New Yorkers with high utility rates by delaying the state’s climate law…
Opinion: Domestic violence isn’t a one-size-fits-all problem
Domestic violence remains one of the most urgent public safety and public health crises in New York. Every…
Proposal for $30 minimum wage gains steam in New York City
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Rather than weaken climate law, Assembly proposes $500 checks to cover higher energy bills
The Assembly’s state budget proposal released Tuesday includes one-time checks of up to $500 meant to combat rising…
Susan Sarandon lends her celebrity to ‘One Fair Wage’ campaign
Actor and longtime left-wing activist Susan Sarandon teamed up with organizers of the “One Fair Wage” campaign and…
New Workforce Development Roundtable Announced to Develop an…
The Long Island Association and Institute for Workforce Advancement have formed the Long Island Workforce Development Roundtable, supported…
State legislators gear up for budget fight with one-house proposals
State legislative leaders appear ready for a showdown with Gov. Kathy Hochul, proposing new taxes on New York’s…
Gounardes wants moratorium on sale of AI chatbot-enabled kids’ toys
Not in my Barbie. State Sen. Andrew Gounardes is drafting legislation that would ban the sale of artificial…
Judge weighs New York Times bid to block policy limiting journalists’ access to Pentagon
WASHINGTON — A Pentagon policy limiting journalists’ access to the building is depriving Americans of vital information about U.S. military…
Mamdani Aims to Finally Free NYC Streets of Unnecessary Sidewalk Sheds – Commercial Observer
The last two New York City mayors vowed to dismantle sidewalk sheds that have been shading the city’s…
Jamie Rubin Elected Board Chair of Regional Plan Association
NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 5th, 2026 – By unanimous vote, the Board of Directors of Regional Plan…