New York to ban fossil fuels in new buildings. 23 states have forbidden such bans. Adam PolaskiMay 3, 2023Environment, Energy, New York
Judge voids Albany’s good cause eviction law; tenants abandon city-by-city push Adam PolaskiJune 30, 2022Housing, New York
Let’s Face It, ‘Home Rule’ on Speed Cameras is Dead — Blame Focuses on City Hall Adam PolaskiMay 11, 2022New York
Gov. removes affordable housing proposal from state budget Adam PolaskiFebruary 24, 2022Housing, New York
As Hochul walks back mother-daughter apartment plan, Staten Islanders continue push against housing changes Adam PolaskiFebruary 18, 2022New York, Housing
Gov. Hochul Apartment Plan 'A Threat To Home Rule' Lawmakers Say Adam PolaskiFebruary 9, 2022Home Rule, Housing, New York
Legal drama over New York masks highlights polarized debate Spectrum NewsAdam PolaskiJanuary 25, 2022New York, Masks, COVID-19, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control
'Local control': How end of COVID contact tracing affects Cayuga County schools Adam PolaskiJanuary 22, 2022New York, COVID-19, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control, Education
N.Y. governor backs nation’s first statewide gas ban Adam PolaskiJanuary 6, 2022New York, Gas, Energy, Environment
NYC bans natural gas in new buildings in an effort to combat climate change Adam PolaskiDecember 26, 2021Climate Change, Gas, Energy, New York
New York Utilities Polarize Over Push to Ban Natural Gas Adam PolaskiDecember 1, 2021Gas, Environment, New York, Energy
Erie County officials mull response after state court strikes down Ruthie's Law Adam PolaskiSeptember 15, 2021New York
Will masks be required for indoor classrooms in summer school and September? Adam PolaskiJuly 1, 2021New York, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control, COVID-19, Masks, Education
De Blasio pushes Albany to pass home rule bills boosting ‘community hiring’ in NYC amNYAdam PolaskiMay 18, 2021New York, Home Rule, Employment
New York’s Legislature Rolls Back More Cuomo Covid Orders BloombergAdam PolaskiApril 30, 2021New York, COVID-19, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control
State bill would hinder local taxation of wind and solar projects, opponents say Adam PolaskiMarch 30, 2021Energy, Environment, New York