Andrew Cuomo won 11 out of 13 majority-homeowner districts — but Mamdani swept the floor in renter-heavy areas, where turnout surged.

Already, the state’s green energy businesses are feeling the impact of the pending Congressional spending bill that includes phasing out Inflation Reduction Act tax credits.

New Yorkers across the state describe how sweeping federal cuts to Medicaid and food assistance could derail their lives.

The state’s efforts around reentry healthcare have stalled and face an uphill battle under the Trump administration.

The prison agency has suspended solitary confinement restrictions since a corrections officers strike in February.

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Climate and Environment

Wrangling over a major bill to cut packaging waste continued until the final hours of the legislative session, assemblymembers said.

State officials said they needed more time for “stakeholder engagement” on cap and invest. But groups involved with the program have gotten crickets.

Colin Kinniburgh

Half of sovereign bonds are issued under New York state law, giving Albany lawmakers the power to shape how countries around the world face off with creditors.

Julia Rock and Colin Kinniburgh
Criminal Justice

Sierra Johnson is one of nearly 1,600 women who filed claims under the Adult Survivors Act alleging sexual abuse in state prisons.

The bill package will now head to Governor Kathy Hochul’s desk, and she could either sign, veto, or scale it back through amendments to the legislation.

Chris Gelardi

Documents show that six county sheriffs’ offices and two state agencies have recently included excited delirium in their training.

Chris Gelardi
New York State
Zohran Mamdani speaking at a podium

Mamdani’s plans for universal child care, fare-free transit, and affordable housing rely on Albany getting on board.

Statewide spending on hotels has more than tripled in recent years. The shift away from shelters has prevented families from accessing services like child care and help finding housing.

Spencer Norris

A harsh mailer capitalized on recent reporting about a controversial rezoning deal in the Westchester town.

Chris Bragg
Explainers

Nonprofit hospitals are required to help those struggling with medical debt, but critics say their policies are poorly advertised and underutilized.

Learn the income thresholds, deadlines, and free support services that help New Yorkers shave down or sometimes completely erase medical debt.

Jie Jenny Zou

In some counties, the waitlist for state-funded mental health treatment programs can exceed two years.

Julia Rock and Chris Gelardi