An anti-development New York City Councilmember approved a project in her district rather than risk being overruled by a new appeals board — the first sign of a potential sea change in the city’s ...
Mamdani also campaigned on pushing Albany to expand rent stabilization to more new housing, likely by making changes to the ...
Civil service exams can slow down government hiring by months or even years. New York City is one of the only areas of the ...
Officials have long eyed “virtual power plants,” which coordinate energy use across thousands of homes, but the state has lagged in adopting them.
The state rescinded its request to dismiss a sexual abuse lawsuit after a judge became aware of New York Focus’s findings.
New York City's taxpayers account for a disproportionate share of the state's revenue, enabling the state to spend more in poorer regions. The state's budgets have mostly sent more money to the city ...
As housing construction booms in red states, blue states are falling behind. That will likely boost Republicans in federal politics.
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The Reporter’s Notebook features bite-sized stories and updates from New York Focus reporters on the topics they cover. In December 2024, the New York state prison system made national news when ...
It’s an uncertain time for New York law enforcement. President Donald Trump has toyed with the idea of sending troops into New York City even though reported violence is nearing historic lows. His ...