When Governor Kathy Hochul took office in 2021, she didn’t want to pick fights with the legislature. She rejected less than ...

The state is due to unveil a “cap and invest” program — its biggest effort yet to fund climate initiatives. But fears about ...

New York Focus reporter Chris Gelardi reflects on the criminal justice reporting that shined light on overlooked agencies and ...

NY Focus education reporter Bianca Fortis reflects on the most important education stories in New York this year.

Chris Bragg, New York Focus’s Albany bureau chief, reflects on how even the most familiar topics brought new twists to his ...

New York Focus climate reporter Colin Kinniburgh reflects on his environmental coverage over the past year and what’s coming ...

I started off 2024 on the climate/environment beat, often reporting with my colleague Colin Kinniburgh. My question was often ...

As negotiations over the state budget reach a fever pitch in March, a visitor to the New York State Assembly offices might see something surprising: cots and sleeping bags. They’re evidence of a work ...

As Governor Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers prepare to head into budget season next month, they have a slate of new child poverty policies to consider. The Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council ...

New York Focus reporter Sam Mellins reflects on what he learned this year, and teases what lies ahead for 2025.