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Rebecca C. Lewis
Digital Government
New York leaders agree to school cellphone ban as rest of budget remains in limbo
Legislative leaders and Gov. Kathy Hochul have settled on a bell-to-bell cellphone ban in schools, a top priority for the governor and the first budget item that appears settled
Management
NYC Mayor Eric Adams indicted on federal criminal charges
The indictment against the mayor is expected to be unsealed today.
Management
N.Y. governor sends National Guard troops into subway to tackle the “psychology of crime”
The New York governor's supporters say the specter of National Guard troops checking bags will make New Yorkers feel safer, but activists say it’s just a militarized version of stop-and-frisk.
Digital Government
New York weighs bills regulating minors’ social media use
If the bills pass, they would likely face legal scrutiny. A similar law in California has already been halted by a federal court from taking effect.
Management
NYC health department publishes first guidelines for supervised injection sites
The guidance further formalizes the sites, which are federally illegal.
Management
New York Governor's Race is Closest in Decades
Incumbent Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, eked out a victory against Republican challenger Lee Zeldin. She also became the first woman elected as governor of the state.
Workforce
New York Legislative Staffers Optimistic About Union
After going public with their campaign in July, organizers say momentum has continued to grow.
Management
New York Lieutenant Governor Arrested
Prosecutors say Brian Benjamin was involved in a bribery conspiracy as a state senator.
Management
States Add Mask Mandates, Review Roles as Omincron Variant Spreads
New York's governor declares a major statewide shift in Covid-19 policy, while Colorado's governor says he's leaving masking up to localities.
Infrastructure
One State Nabs $539M in Federal Funds for Struggling Homeowners
New York says it is the first state to receive federal monies for low- and moderate-income homeowners who have fallen behind on their mortgage payments due to the pandemic.
Management
Congressman Fighting to Lift SALT Cap is Running For NY Governor
Rep. Thomas Suozzi, a Long Island moderate could shake up next year’s Democratic primary. He's been a key advocate for raising the $10,000 limit on the state and local tax deduction.
Featured eBooks
Management
A Breakdown of the Andrew Cuomo Investigations
The former New York governor is facing probes at the county, state and federal level. Here’s what's happening.
Finance
Indigenous Tribes Taking the Lead on Legal Weed
While the state dawdles on pot regulations, Native Americans in New York will likely begin sales before the end of the year.
