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State lawmakers passed two bills last year intended to help New York City tenants root out—and undo—illegal rent hikes, but only one received Gov. Kathy Hochul’s signature.

ByEmma Whitford 0Comments

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Dec 2023

Climate and Environment Government

Will New York Meet its Goals for Offshore Wind Power?

While New York has secured eight offshore wind contracts for development, energy experts say not enough investment is being made in the port infrastructure needed to assemble the turbines and…

ByMariana Simões 1Comment

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Dec 2023

Climate and Environment Government

Legislators Urge Hochul to Nix Plan for Increased Fracked Gas to NYC

The Iroquois Pipeline Operating Company’s proposal is the latest fossil-fueled infrastructure project to earn the ire of local environmental groups, who say such investments are at odds with the goals…

ByMariana Simões 0Comments

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Dec 2023

Climate and Environment Economy Government Housing and Homelessness Politics

Hochul May Gut Major Deforestation Bill, Advocates Say

The Tropical Deforestation-Free Procurement Act would be the first in the U.S. to regulate local companies’ supply chains and require they’re free of products sourced through deforestation. But Gov. Hochul,…

ByMariana Simões 1Comment

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Dec 2023

Government Housing and Homelessness Opinion

Opinion: Four Bills Awaiting Hochul’s Signature Would Ease NY’s Housing Crisis

“A crucial part of solving the housing crisis is retaining the rent-stabilized housing stock that exists. By signing S2980, S2943, S1684 and S995, Gov. Hochul would keep more rent stabilized…

BySue Susman

ByEdward Ratliff 1Comment

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Nov 2023

Climate and Environment Government

Environmentalists Urge Gov. Hochul to Stop Expansion of Multi-State Fracked Gas Pipeline

Environmental groups see the expansion project as a step backward in honoring the state’s landmark 2019 climate law, which seeks to move away from fossil fuels and guarantee that 70…

ByMariana Simões 0Comments

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Oct 2023

Government

Opinion: NY’s Latino Community Needs Gov. Hochul to Protect Pharmacy Benefits

“Gov. Kathy Hochul and her administration should immediately reconsider the proposed regulations targeting pharmacy benefits and refocus efforts on policies that actually improve affordability for prescription drugs—especially for minority and…

ByBishop Raymond Rivera 0Comments

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Oct 2023

Opinion

Opinion: New York Must Do More to House Immigrant Survivors of Domestic Violence

“For mixed-status households, where at least one member of the family is not a U.S. citizen or eligible immigrant, it can be difficult—if not impossible—to access sufficient housing support.”

ByGabriela Sandoval Requena 0Comments

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Oct 2023

Climate and Environment Economy Government Opinion

Opinion: Why New York State Needs a Climate Corps

“While the federal government—and a growing number of states—are taking action to confront the dual challenges of climate change and workforce development, New York has fallen short.”

ByRobert Godfried 0Comments

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Sep 2023

Climate and Environment Government Opinion

Opinion: Gov. Hochul Must Protect Pollinators During National Honey Month

“Without Hochul’s swift action, New York State honeybee colonies will continue to log record losses, and 40-60 percent of the state’s native bees and other pollinators will remain at risk…

ByRich Schrader

ByDan Raichel 0Comments

Yes and No: Bills Targeting Illegal Rent Increases Diverge On Governor’s Desk

Will New York Meet its Goals for Offshore Wind Power?

Legislators Urge Hochul to Nix Plan for Increased Fracked Gas to NYC

Hochul May Gut Major Deforestation Bill, Advocates Say

Opinion: Four Bills Awaiting Hochul’s Signature Would Ease NY’s Housing Crisis

Environmentalists Urge Gov. Hochul to Stop Expansion of Multi-State Fracked Gas Pipeline

Opinion: NY’s Latino Community Needs Gov. Hochul to Protect Pharmacy Benefits

Opinion: New York Must Do More to House Immigrant Survivors of Domestic Violence

Opinion: Why New York State Needs a Climate Corps

Opinion: Gov. Hochul Must Protect Pollinators During National Honey Month

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