Industries that use pesticides, treat wastewater and store hazardous chemicals could have penalties for breaking pollution laws reduced or waived if they agree to self-report violations under a pol ...
For state Sen. Gustavo Rivera, getting healthier is not just a personal goal. He is also making it a cornerstone of his policymaking. This spring, he is introducing a package of health bills, inclu ...
A federal judge granted class-action status to a lawsuit alleging the New York Police Department unlawfully targeted blacks and Hispanics with its stop-and-frisk crime reduction program.
The New York City Council passed a bill requiring banks receiving billions in municipal funds to detail their lending practices, including mortgages and foreclosures, in struggling neighborhoods. ...
Redistricting, corruption trials and the rise of a breakaway faction of Democrats willing to put up candidates to challenge incumbents. In spite of the bad news, Senate Democrats hold out hope.