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New York State budget

Coronavirus Won’t Stop New York From Trying to Legalize Marijuana

A main selling point of legalizing marijuana is money, something the state desperately needs while facing a massive budget deficit that is only growing in the face of the coronavirus crisis.
By Chris Roberts

Here’s What You Need to Know About the Latest New York State Budget

The budget includes an extra charge for taxis and for-hire vehicles, a revised sexual harassment policy and more money for public housing.
By Madina Toure
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Gov. Andrew Cuomo tour the site of the bomb blast on 23rd Street in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood on Sept. 18, 2016 in New York City.

De Blasio Meets with Cuomo in Albany Amid Disagreements Over MTA Funding

Will the city and the state finally overcome disagreements over funding for the MTA?
By Madina Toure
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo speaks during a press conference to announce that Spotify will move an office to 4 World Trade Center in the Financial District, February 15, 2017 in New York City.

Cuomo Rips State Legislature for Failing to Extend de Blasio’s Control of NYC Schools

By Madina Toure
Mayor Bill de Blasio.

De Blasio Vows to Keep Pushing for ‘Mansion Tax’ and Mayoral Control After State Budget Passes

By Madina Toure
Mayor Bill de Blasio in Albany.

De Blasio Pushing Albany to Give City Resources for Minority Businesses While Budget Deadline Looms

By Madina Toure
Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Afternoon Bulletin: Cuomo’s On-Time Budget Streak Ends and More

By Ben Shapiro
Led by Monica Sibri (middle) student advocates for the DREAM Act have gone on a hunger strike (Ben Shapiro/New York Observer)

Students Hunger Strike After DREAM Act Is Dropped From State Budget

By Ben Shapiro
Mayor Bill de Blasio visits a pre-K classroom. (Photo by Susan Watts-Pool/Getty Images)

De Blasio Pushes Back Against Some Cuomo Education Reforms in Albany Testimony

By Jillian Jorgensen

New York May Become First State to Incentivize Diversity in Writers’ Rooms

By Drew Grant
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