Policy & Government

Albany Lawmakers Pass a Wide-Ranging COVID-19 Package Of Legislation

For many, the centerpiece addresses overdue rent. But does the proposed law go far enough?

Jun 2, 2020 5:36 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Sees Night of Peaceful Protest as Other Boroughs Erupt

Well over a thousand Brooklynites gathered at Restoration Plaza in Bed-Stuy on Monday, in a peaceful protest for racial justice.

Jun 2, 2020 4:03 PM Read more >

NYC Comptroller Calls for Data, Transparency Around the Number of NY'ers With COVID-19 Antibodies

In a letter, Comptroller Stringer asks City to release the testing data necessary for assessing the scope of pandemic 

Jun 1, 2020 2:51 PM Read more >

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 >