For years, Democratic state leaders believed their immigrant programs were free from federal interference. But Republicans in Washington are now threatening to penalize states that continue them.
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A Century-Old Romance That Gave the Pope His Family Name
The more that Americans learn about Pope Leo XIV and all his complex, diverse family history, the more they see themselves. One set of genealogists uncovered that on his mother’s side of the family, Pope Leo descended from Creole people of color from …
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When Taxpayers Fund Shows Like ‘Blue Bloods’ and ‘S.N.L.,’ Does It Pay Off?
Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York has proposed an increase in the film tax credit to stay competitive with New Jersey and other states.
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New Jersey Transit Engineers Strike, Idling Trains and Upending Commutes
The first statewide transit strike in New Jersey in more than 40 years left a fleet of passenger trains parked in rail yards and thousands of commuters stranded, annoyed and bewildered Friday morning. The strike followed months of negotiations …
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Mysterious New Group’s Likely Mission: Restoring Cuomo to Office
Restore Sanity NYC, a nonprofit with ties to former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, has begun funding campaign mailers that echo many of his talking points as he runs for mayor.
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How Much Do New Jersey Transit Engineers Make, and How Big a Raise Are They Seeking?
The striking engineers have complained that their counterparts at other railroads that serve New York City earn at least $10 more per hour.
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NASA Office Above ‘Seinfeld’ Diner Is a Target of Trump Budget Shrinkage
The Trump administration says it is ending a lease in the Columbia building that houses Tom’s Restaurant. The university says the rent is still due.
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Some Democrats Deride Hochul’s ‘Inflation Refund’ Checks as a Gimmick
The checks, at a cost of $2 billion, are a political move that the state cannot afford, some lawmakers say. They will be distributed to millions of New Yorkers this fall.
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New York Helped Thousands of Migrants With Legal Issues. That’s Ending.
The imminent closing of the Asylum Application Help Center marks another turning point in the city’s response to the migrant crisis.
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