It was Cuomo’s “biggest environmental initiative.” Then he slashed it from the ballot.
Climate, Reporting

It was Cuomo’s “biggest environmental initiative.” Then he slashed it from the ballot.

/ November 3

A $3 billion green bond was set to be on New Yorker's ballots this week, before Governor Cuomo's budget office cancelled the vote.

Even During Pandemic, Hospitals Collect on Medical Debt
Health, Reporting

Even During Pandemic, Hospitals Collect on Medical Debt

"We get hit with this pandemic and then like, here you go, pay $2,400 by the end of the month.”...
By October 29
Incarcerated People Have One Week to Get Stimulus Checks. Prisons Stand in the Way, Many Say
Criminal Justice, Reporting

Incarcerated People Have One Week to Get Stimulus Checks. Prisons Stand in the Way, Many Say

Incarcerated people have one week left to claim their stimulus checks. But many say their prisons aren't providing the paperwork....
By and October 28
Recently Jailed New Yorkers Struggle When Dumped on Street With No ID
Criminal Justice, Housing, Reporting

Recently Jailed New Yorkers Struggle When Dumped on Street With No ID

Leaving Rikers Island, many former detainees can't rent apartments or get jobs - because the city lost their ID....
By October 20
New York State Is Lagging Far Behind on Its Climate Commitments
Climate, Perspectives
New York State Is Lagging Far Behind on Its Climate Commitments
New York has a long history of setting climate goals to great fanfare—and then missing them. A new climate law makes more promises, but will Governor Cuomo deliver?...

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October 17
New York Taxes Shoes and Soda. Why Not Stocks?
Budget, Reporting
New York Taxes Shoes and Soda. Why Not Stocks?
A stock transfer tax could bring in billions in new revenue. Wall Street threatens to pick up and leave—but tax experts say it's probably bluffing....

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October 13
Inside the NYC Democratic Socialists of America’s Electoral Powerhouse
Electoral Politics, Reporting
Inside the NYC Democratic Socialists of America’s Electoral Powerhouse
NYC-DSA built an electoral powerhouse with no paid staff and just a few years of experience. Here’s how they pulled it off....

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October 12
Why has Scott Stringer Invested City Pensions in Private Equity Firms like Blackstone?
Budget, Reporting
Why has Scott Stringer Invested City Pensions in Private Equity Firms like Blackstone?
City pension fund investments in private equity real estate haven’t just subsidized rent hikes and evictions. They’ve also cost the city at least $370 million....

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October 12
A Broken Bond: How New York Judges are Getting Around Bail Reform
Criminal Justice, Reporting
A Broken Bond: How New York Judges are Getting Around Bail Reform
Defendants awaiting trial were supposed to be offered a more affordable form of bail. But some judges have set the price sky-high on bonds, leaving many behind bars....

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October 12
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