How Queens Is Pushing Back Against Amazon HQ2
At a rally on Wednesday, local politicians and activists excoriated Governor Andrew Cuomo for offering Amazon massive subsidies that could have gone to schools.
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Now That Andrew Cuomo's Been Re-Elected, Will He Tackle Criminal Justice Reform in New York?
Pacific Standard spoke with Alyssa Smaldino, an organizer with Survived and Punished, about the governor's record reluctance to commute the sentences of jailed domestic abuse survivors.
Felons on Parole Will Soon Be Able to Vote in New York
An executive order issued by Governor Andrew Cuomo could extend voting rights to over 35,000 people.
New York Governor Signs Executive Order to Keep Net Neutrality Rules
The executive order requires Internet service providers to avoid charging different rates for higher loading speeds or blocking access to specific websites in order to be eligible for government contracts.
New York State Will Offer Free College Tuition
The plan will be phased in over the next two years, starting with a $100,000 family income cap this fall.
Capitol Case: One Man's Enduring Fight Against Government Secrecy
Robert Freeman, the executive director of the New York Committee on Open Government, reflects on seven governors and their records for transparency.
Did Sheldon Silver Betray New York Renters?
Prosecutors allege the state assembly speaker made changes to rent regulation on behalf of a developer.
Are Prison Education Programs Worth It?
Cost-benefit analyses should consider more than dollars and cents.
Return Balance to the Federal Judiciary
Miller-McCune's experts offer solutions to problems that were under-discussed during the presidential campaign.