Policy & Government

Oversight Committee Introduces Fair and Accurate Census Act

COVID-19 has created significant challenges to carrying out the Census. One bill will fix that.

May 28, 2020 12:48 PM Read more >

Price Gouging Wholesaler of $16 Cans of Lysol Faces Lawsuit

NY Attorney General Letitia James is suing Quality King for price gouging Lysol products throughout the coronavirus pandemic

May 28, 2020 12:05 PM Read more >

NYC Mayor de Blasio Signs Covid-19 Relief Package

The new bill offers protections for tenants, commercial establishments and restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 26, 2020 5:28 PM Read more >

A.G. James Scores a Bit of Relief for NY Student Loan Borrowers

As New Yorkers struggle financially from coronavirus, the AG announces $4 million in forbearance from fraudulent companies.

May 26, 2020 3:52 PM Read more >

Cuomo: New Yorkers Can Now Gather in Groups of up to 10 People

Some lawmakers wonder if the governor's decision comes too soon.

May 25, 2020 1:39 PM Read more >

NY Reps. Jeffries, Espaillat and Meng to Hold COVID-19 Town Hall with AARP, Discuss Health Disparities Amongst Seniors of Color

At the virtual town hall, AARP members will ask questions of representatives around current action and legislation

May 21, 2020 7:11 AM Read more >

MTA Launches App, Offers Free Car Rides to Essential Workers During Early Mornings, Late Nights

Through the Essential Connector app, essential workers can access a for-hire car and plan their commutes.

May 18, 2020 5:22 PM Read more >

Gov. Cuomo Downplays Fears Around New York's Halt on Evictions

New York tenants are safe from evictions until August 20. But what happens when it's time to pay it all back?

May 13, 2020 2:38 PM Read more >

New Yorkers Can Now Use Their Security Deposits to Pay June Rent

But what about rents for April, May, July and August?

May 13, 2020 12:38 PM Read more >

Local Pharmacies Soon Will Offer Coronavirus Testing

With pharmacies added as testing sites, the state hopes to increase its testing capacity to 40,000 people a day

May 6, 2020 4:45 PM Read more >