Half a Billion in the Bank — And Next to No One in the Stands
At Belmont Park’s opening day, local brass celebrated a windfall of state cash. Hardly any fans showed up.
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“So you don’t have the people here. But you do have the racing.”
While New York City’s public campaign finance system endures scandals, the state won’t audit the majority of campaigns.
After DA Sandra Doorley berated a police officer, Hochul referred her to a commission that is yet to become active — and lacks the authority to issue discipline.
A version of good cause eviction and new hate crimes are in; new taxes on the wealthy and education cuts are out. Here’s where things landed in this year’s budget.
It’s the first step New York has taken to address its housing shortage in years — but tenant groups are fuming and real estate wants more.
The Assembly rejected legislation that would have sped up New York’s transition away from gas.
New York has one of the weakest consumer protection laws in the country. This year’s state budget may change that.