NY State of Politics Blog

City Council Scrutinizes Mayor’s ‘City of Yes’ Housing Proposal Amid Criticisms

Oct 22, 2024

Lawmakers scrutinize "City of Yes" housing proposal set to increase NYC's housing stock. Critics fear impact on local character and infrastructure.

Sep 6, 2024

Search warrants issued on NYC Police Commissioner Edward Caban and aide to Mayor Eric Adams, Tim Pearson, amid FBI…

Climate Change Could Increase Employee Healthcare Costs, Says Study
Climate change is increasing healthcare costs due to disasters like hurricanes and heat waves which lead to unexpected medical bills.
NY Governor Hochul to Decide on Physician-Assisted Suicide Law by Dec 31
Gov. Kathy Hochul will decide before Dec. 31 if she will sign or veto a proposed law legalizing physician-assisted suicide in New York.
Discover if Your Child is an Otrovert
Understanding Otrovert Children: A Guide for Parents What is an Otrovert? For kids who need alone time to recharge their social battery but also thrive… Read more: Discover if Your Child is an Otrovert
U.S. Congress Candidate – The Oberlin Review
Oberlin alumnus, Pablo Iván McConnie-Saad, is running for Congress in Philadelphia. He has advised Joe Biden and is a policy advisor.
New Hampshire Set to Issue World’s First Bitcoin-Backed Municipal Bond
New Hampshire becomes the first state to issue a bitcoin-backed municipal bond, marking a major milestone in integrating digital assets with traditional capital markets.