Albany

The 7 train es a parking lot on Citi Field’s southern end.

Citi Field Casino Push Wins Permission to Build in Stadium’s Backyard

May 27, 2025, 6:15 p.m.May 27, 2025, 9:49 p.m.

The parking lot surrounding the Flushing stadium is technically parkland controlled by the state. On Wednesday, Albany lawmakers voted to allow development on it.

Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks at Nomad clothing retailer Noir et Blanc alongside district attorneys about her efforts to reform the state’s discovery law, April 16, 2025.

Prisons

Albany Push for Prison Reforms Left Out of State Budget

May 15, 2025, 5:00 a.m.May 15, 2025, 9:49 a.m.

The father of fatally beaten inmate Robert Brooks was among those pleading for more oversight and comion in the state prison system.

Governor Kathy Hochul speaks at the Vanderbilt YMCA in Midtown about proving tax breaks to families.

State Budget

Business Boosts Mark Hochul’s ‘Rainy Day’ Spending Plan

May 9, 2025, 4:28 p.m.May 9, 2025, 4:30 p.m.

The governor uses state reserves to pay down a $6 billion pandemic unemployment fund debt that had been burdening businesses, extends film credits and opens a rent-regulation exit for some landlords.

Albany

Budget Watchdogs Pan Hochul Spending Plan, Brace for Adams Proposal

April 29, 2025, 5:00 p.m.April 29, 2025, 5:00 p.m.

A $254 billion budget deal makes few provisions for massive federal cuts.

Neighborhood advocates rally at the Flushing Public Library against the proposed casino next to Citi Field.

Parks

Mets Owners Are Already Drilling at Citi Field — Without NYC Casino Bid Settled

April 1, 2025, 4:22 p.m.April 2, 2025, 3:25 p.m.

Mets owners have started exploratory work on Queens park land — and Sen. John Liu has committed to help win state to build at Flushing Meadows.

Gov. Kathy Hochul holds a press conference at her Midtown office.

Albany

Hochul Aims to Increase Oversight Over Adams in Wake of Trump Deal

Feb. 20, 2025, 1:59 p.m.Feb. 20, 2025, 6:35 p.m.

The governor, who had been mulling using her power to oust the embattled mayor, cites “the will of the voters” to keep him in place — despite his pact to drop corruption charges.