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Senator readies for ‘Good Cause’ fight
State Sen. Julia Salazar is hoping that 2022 is the year for a bill providing broad protections for New York tenants.
Landlords test eviction moratorium eligibility
Legal Aid Society staff attorney Ellen Davidson discusses a lawsuit challenging the state's eviction moratorium.
State eviction moratorium extension unlikely
Legal Aid Society staff attorney Ellen Davidson says there's no indication the moratorium law lasts beyond Jan. 15.
Promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in New York schools
Education officials around the state are receiving local pushback in response to campaigns promoting inclusion plans.
Senator looks for ideas to boost local news coverage
State Sen. Rachel May is proposing a commission that would identify means of increasing access to local news coverage.
‘Less is More’ champion talks criminal justice changes
Assemblymember Phara Souffrant Forrest envisions a criminal justice system responsive to the individuals it serves.
The case for all-year daylight saving time
State Sen. James Skoufis, a Hudson Valley Democrat, has had enough of changing clocks in the spring and fall.
Albany opts for more rigorous police oversight
Voters in Albany gave teeth to their city's civilian police review board. Could other municipalities follow their lead?
It’s infrastructure week in New York!
A federal infrastructure bill means about $170 billion of funding for roads, bridges and more is coming to New York.
