In a state known for scandals, Albany’s ethics enforcement has long been criticized.

One Brighton Beach property connects political donations, Medicaid scams, and a Turkish charity

A review of Trump’s first term, along with his campaign promises and details found within Project 2025, indicate what’s to come in New York.

Offshore wind is crucial to the state’s plans for cleaning up its electric grid, and construction is already behind schedule. The incoming president could slow it down a whole lot more.

Here’s a simple explanation of a complicated and archaic formula — and why the state is updating it.

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Climate and Environment

Some want New York to rethink its climate mandates. Could new gas plants be on the table?

Major new tech facilities are not expected to overload the state’s grid — but New York City could fall short of power in the early 2030s without creative solutions, according to a key study.

Colin Kinniburgh

New rules from the Biden administration require water utilities to replace all lead pipes. That could cost New York $2.5 billion or more, kicking off a fight over who pays.

Colin Kinniburgh
Criminal Justice
A photo illustration showing Governor Kathy Hochul's face and migrants walking down a NYC street.

Trump is poised to ramp up deportation activity in northern states like New York, which has few statewide policies limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.

The state doesn’t publicize officer employment histories, making it impossible to track so-called wandering officers.

Sammy Sussman and Chris Gelardi

The police chief in Orange County’s Village of Chester claimed his department had no misconduct records. He was hiding an investigation into his own alleged malfeasance.

Sammy Sussman
New York State
A roll of "I Voted" stickers

Trump picked up some votes in New York this year. But Democrats lost far more.

Last month, we asked five questions about what would happen in the election. Here are the answers.

Sam Mellins and Chris Bragg

A proposal from state Senator Andrew Gounardes would send some new parents $1,800 in the third trimester of pregnancy.

Julia Rock