New York government is notoriously corrupt. Decisions that impact all of our lives are often made during backroom deals, with little public input.

New York Focus is an independent nonprofit newsroom investigating power in the Empire State. Launched in October 2020, New York Focus publishes in-depth journalism that explains how …

Jan 15, 2025 · But the bigger news was what Hochul didn’t include: a plan to move ahead this year with cap and invest, the flagship climate funding program she has promised for the last …

Jan 15, 2025 · When it comes to housing, Governor Kathy Hochul has been banging on the same drum for years: New York isn’t building enough. In public appearances and interviews, she has …

Jan 15, 2025 · New York government is notoriously corrupt. Decisions that impact all of our lives are often made during backroom deals, with little public input.

New York government is notoriously corrupt. Decisions that impact all of our lives are often made during backroom deals, with little public input.

Oct 16, 2024 · Does Donald Trump have any chance in New York? Almost certainly not. Democratic candidates for president easily won the state in 2016 and 2020, and according to a …

New York Focus is a nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom covering state and local politics in the Empire State. We aim to make government more transparent by publishing in-depth journalism …

Mar 11, 2024 · In the coming weeks, New York’s lawmakers will pass a budget that determines how the state will spend over $230 billion in public money. It’s a massive sum, bigger than …

Jul 7, 2022 · A New Conservative Majority on New York’s Top Court is Upending State Law A new four-judge bloc has consistently voted together in its most recent term, impacting criminal …