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I went to a New York Focus event on affordable housing construction and why it's so difficult in NY. It was incredibly informative and also fun! Recommended.
What will it take for Mayor Zohran Mamdani to turn his platform into policy?
Join us for an events series where we will bring together expert panelists to break down Mamdani's policy agenda on child care, transportation and housing.
nysfocus.com/turning-plat...
Join us for an events series where we will bring together expert panelists to break down Mamdani's policy agenda on child care, transportation and housing.
nysfocus.com/turning-plat...
January 5, 2026 at 8:01 PM
I went to a New York Focus event on affordable housing construction and why it's so difficult in NY. It was incredibly informative and also fun! Recommended.
NEW: Tasers, virtual reality headsets, and a baby shower.
These are just some of the ways New York counties spent their share of opioid settlement dollars this past year.
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These are just some of the ways New York counties spent their share of opioid settlement dollars this past year.
nysfocus.com/2026/01/05/o...
New York Counties Have Received Millions From Opioid Lawsuits, But…
Drug policy advocates are calling a new reporting mandate a missed opportunity for needed transparency and sustained action.
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January 5, 2026 at 7:55 PM
NEW: Tasers, virtual reality headsets, and a baby shower.
These are just some of the ways New York counties spent their share of opioid settlement dollars this past year.
nysfocus.com/2026/01/05/o...
These are just some of the ways New York counties spent their share of opioid settlement dollars this past year.
nysfocus.com/2026/01/05/o...
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first event will be in Astoria in Jan 21 on the topic of child care - get your ticket!
What will it take for Mayor Zohran Mamdani to turn his platform into policy?
Join us for an events series where we will bring together expert panelists to break down Mamdani's policy agenda on child care, transportation and housing.
nysfocus.com/turning-plat...
Join us for an events series where we will bring together expert panelists to break down Mamdani's policy agenda on child care, transportation and housing.
nysfocus.com/turning-plat...
January 5, 2026 at 4:56 PM
first event will be in Astoria in Jan 21 on the topic of child care - get your ticket!
What will it take for Mayor Zohran Mamdani to turn his platform into policy?
Join us for an events series where we will bring together expert panelists to break down Mamdani's policy agenda on child care, transportation and housing.
nysfocus.com/turning-plat...
Join us for an events series where we will bring together expert panelists to break down Mamdani's policy agenda on child care, transportation and housing.
nysfocus.com/turning-plat...
January 5, 2026 at 4:54 PM
What will it take for Mayor Zohran Mamdani to turn his platform into policy?
Join us for an events series where we will bring together expert panelists to break down Mamdani's policy agenda on child care, transportation and housing.
nysfocus.com/turning-plat...
Join us for an events series where we will bring together expert panelists to break down Mamdani's policy agenda on child care, transportation and housing.
nysfocus.com/turning-plat...
Conviction integrity units are meant to be an easier avenue for those alleging wrongful convictions.
But nearly five dozen letters from incarcerated New Yorkers show the CIU process is just as opaque for those without legal representation as the system that convicted them in the first place.
But nearly five dozen letters from incarcerated New Yorkers show the CIU process is just as opaque for those without legal representation as the system that convicted them in the first place.
Over 50 Incarcerated New Yorkers Wrote to Us About Their Innocence…
The letters paint a picture of a CIU process rife with roadblocks, especially for applicants who didn’t have lawyers.
nysfocus.com
January 5, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Conviction integrity units are meant to be an easier avenue for those alleging wrongful convictions.
But nearly five dozen letters from incarcerated New Yorkers show the CIU process is just as opaque for those without legal representation as the system that convicted them in the first place.
But nearly five dozen letters from incarcerated New Yorkers show the CIU process is just as opaque for those without legal representation as the system that convicted them in the first place.
Of the 856 bills the legislature passed in 2025, the governor vetoed 140.
Explore the full list.
nysfocus.com/2025/12/23/h...
Explore the full list.
nysfocus.com/2025/12/23/h...
Here's Every Bill That Kathy Hochul Vetoed in 2025
One hundred and forty laws that almost were.
nysfocus.com
January 5, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Of the 856 bills the legislature passed in 2025, the governor vetoed 140.
Explore the full list.
nysfocus.com/2025/12/23/h...
Explore the full list.
nysfocus.com/2025/12/23/h...
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Mamdani convinced New York City voters to back his agenda. Now he needs to convince Albany politicians.
nysfocus.com/2025/11/05/z...
nysfocus.com/2025/11/05/z...
Zohran Mamdani’s Next Big Battle is in Albany
Mamdani convinced New York City voters to back his agenda. Now he needs to convince Albany politicians.
nysfocus.com
January 1, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Mamdani convinced New York City voters to back his agenda. Now he needs to convince Albany politicians.
nysfocus.com/2025/11/05/z...
nysfocus.com/2025/11/05/z...
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Kathy Hochul vetoed bills at a brisk clip in 2025, nixing 140 of 856 passed by the legislature.
nysfocus.com/2025/12/23/h...
nysfocus.com/2025/12/23/h...
Here's Every Bill That Kathy Hochul Vetoed in 2025
One hundred and forty laws that almost were.
nysfocus.com
January 2, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Kathy Hochul vetoed bills at a brisk clip in 2025, nixing 140 of 856 passed by the legislature.
nysfocus.com/2025/12/23/h...
nysfocus.com/2025/12/23/h...
Kathy Hochul vetoed bills at a brisk clip in 2025, nixing 140 of 856 passed by the legislature.
nysfocus.com/2025/12/23/h...
nysfocus.com/2025/12/23/h...
Here's Every Bill That Kathy Hochul Vetoed in 2025
One hundred and forty laws that almost were.
nysfocus.com
January 2, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Kathy Hochul vetoed bills at a brisk clip in 2025, nixing 140 of 856 passed by the legislature.
nysfocus.com/2025/12/23/h...
nysfocus.com/2025/12/23/h...
Mamdani convinced New York City voters to back his agenda. Now he needs to convince Albany politicians.
nysfocus.com/2025/11/05/z...
nysfocus.com/2025/11/05/z...
Zohran Mamdani’s Next Big Battle is in Albany
Mamdani convinced New York City voters to back his agenda. Now he needs to convince Albany politicians.
nysfocus.com
January 1, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Mamdani convinced New York City voters to back his agenda. Now he needs to convince Albany politicians.
nysfocus.com/2025/11/05/z...
nysfocus.com/2025/11/05/z...
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Only missed one, love that they do this each year
December 31, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Only missed one, love that they do this each year
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fun!!! an end-of-year quiz
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Who Ran New York in 2025?
You stuck with us through another rollercoaster year in New York politics. To show our gratitude, we're giving you a test.
nysfocus.com
December 31, 2025 at 7:29 PM
fun!!! an end-of-year quiz
nysfocus.com/2025/12/31/w...
nysfocus.com/2025/12/31/w...
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Good quiz (and I got 9 out of 11).
Quiz time!
A lot happened in New York in 2025, and we were there for it all. Were you paying attention?
nysfocus.com/2025/12/31/w...
A lot happened in New York in 2025, and we were there for it all. Were you paying attention?
nysfocus.com/2025/12/31/w...
Who Ran New York in 2025?
You stuck with us through another rollercoaster year in New York politics. To show our gratitude, we're giving you a test.
nysfocus.com
December 31, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Good quiz (and I got 9 out of 11).
Thank you for supporting us in 2025! Until midnight, your donation will be matched and tripled. We'll see you next year!
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Help Us Uncover How Power in New York Really Works
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December 31, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Thank you for supporting us in 2025! Until midnight, your donation will be matched and tripled. We'll see you next year!
nysfocus.com/donate
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Quiz time!
A lot happened in New York in 2025, and we were there for it all. Were you paying attention?
nysfocus.com/2025/12/31/w...
A lot happened in New York in 2025, and we were there for it all. Were you paying attention?
nysfocus.com/2025/12/31/w...
Who Ran New York in 2025?
You stuck with us through another rollercoaster year in New York politics. To show our gratitude, we're giving you a test.
nysfocus.com
December 31, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Quiz time!
A lot happened in New York in 2025, and we were there for it all. Were you paying attention?
nysfocus.com/2025/12/31/w...
A lot happened in New York in 2025, and we were there for it all. Were you paying attention?
nysfocus.com/2025/12/31/w...
Funding local news is more important than ever, and it will take a village to succeed.
Your donation will be TRIPLED until the end of the year!
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Your donation will be TRIPLED until the end of the year!
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Help Us Uncover How Power in New York Really Works
New York's only statewide newsroom dedicated to holding Albany accountable.
nysfocus.com
December 30, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Funding local news is more important than ever, and it will take a village to succeed.
Your donation will be TRIPLED until the end of the year!
nysfocus.com/donate
Your donation will be TRIPLED until the end of the year!
nysfocus.com/donate
Of the 856 bills the legislature passed this year, the governor vetoed 140.
Explore the full list using our database.
nysfocus.com/2025/12/23/h...
Explore the full list using our database.
nysfocus.com/2025/12/23/h...
Here's Every Bill That Kathy Hochul Vetoed in 2025
One hundred and forty laws that almost were.
nysfocus.com
December 30, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Of the 856 bills the legislature passed this year, the governor vetoed 140.
Explore the full list using our database.
nysfocus.com/2025/12/23/h...
Explore the full list using our database.
nysfocus.com/2025/12/23/h...
In 2025, New York Focus reporting prompted hearings, policy changes, and accountability across state and local government.
Support independent journalism in NY with a year-end donation. All donations tripled through the end of the year!
nysfocus.com/donate
Support independent journalism in NY with a year-end donation. All donations tripled through the end of the year!
nysfocus.com/donate
Help Us Uncover How Power in New York Really Works
New York's only statewide newsroom dedicated to holding Albany accountable.
nysfocus.com
December 29, 2025 at 5:02 PM
In 2025, New York Focus reporting prompted hearings, policy changes, and accountability across state and local government.
Support independent journalism in NY with a year-end donation. All donations tripled through the end of the year!
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Support independent journalism in NY with a year-end donation. All donations tripled through the end of the year!
nysfocus.com/donate
In 2025, New York Focus reporting prompted hearings, policy changes, and accountability across state and local government.
Support independent journalism in NY with a year-end donation. All donations tripled through the end of the year!
nysfocus.com/donate
Support independent journalism in NY with a year-end donation. All donations tripled through the end of the year!
nysfocus.com/donate
Help Us Uncover How Power in New York Really Works
New York's only statewide newsroom dedicated to holding Albany accountable.
nysfocus.com
December 28, 2025 at 5:02 PM
In 2025, New York Focus reporting prompted hearings, policy changes, and accountability across state and local government.
Support independent journalism in NY with a year-end donation. All donations tripled through the end of the year!
nysfocus.com/donate
Support independent journalism in NY with a year-end donation. All donations tripled through the end of the year!
nysfocus.com/donate
Funding local news is more important than ever, and it will take a village to succeed.
Your donation will be TRIPLED until the end of the year!
nysfocus.com/donate
Your donation will be TRIPLED until the end of the year!
nysfocus.com/donate
Help Us Uncover How Power in New York Really Works
New York's only statewide newsroom dedicated to holding Albany accountable.
nysfocus.com
December 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Funding local news is more important than ever, and it will take a village to succeed.
Your donation will be TRIPLED until the end of the year!
nysfocus.com/donate
Your donation will be TRIPLED until the end of the year!
nysfocus.com/donate
In 2025, New York Focus reporting prompted hearings, policy changes, and accountability across state and local government.
Support independent journalism in NY with a year-end donation. All donations tripled through the end of the year!
nysfocus.com/donate
Support independent journalism in NY with a year-end donation. All donations tripled through the end of the year!
nysfocus.com/donate
Help Us Uncover How Power in New York Really Works
New York's only statewide newsroom dedicated to holding Albany accountable.
nysfocus.com
December 26, 2025 at 7:15 PM
In 2025, New York Focus reporting prompted hearings, policy changes, and accountability across state and local government.
Support independent journalism in NY with a year-end donation. All donations tripled through the end of the year!
nysfocus.com/donate
Support independent journalism in NY with a year-end donation. All donations tripled through the end of the year!
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Of the 856 bills the legislature passed this year, the governor vetoed 140. Here’s the full list.
nysfocus.com/2025/12/23/h...
nysfocus.com/2025/12/23/h...
Here's Every Bill That Kathy Hochul Vetoed in 2025
One hundred and forty laws that almost were.
nysfocus.com
December 26, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Of the 856 bills the legislature passed this year, the governor vetoed 140. Here’s the full list.
nysfocus.com/2025/12/23/h...
nysfocus.com/2025/12/23/h...
Reposted by New York Focus
The team at @nysfocus.bsky.social really does great work unpacking how power functions in NY State.
nysfocus.com/2025/12/23/h...
nysfocus.com/2025/12/23/h...
Here's Every Bill That Kathy Hochul Vetoed in 2025
One hundred and forty laws that almost were.
nysfocus.com
December 24, 2025 at 9:36 PM
The team at @nysfocus.bsky.social really does great work unpacking how power functions in NY State.
nysfocus.com/2025/12/23/h...
nysfocus.com/2025/12/23/h...
Of the 856 bills the legislature passed this year, the governor vetoed 140.
Explore the full list using our database.
nysfocus.com/2025/12/23/h...
Explore the full list using our database.
nysfocus.com/2025/12/23/h...
Here's Every Bill That Kathy Hochul Vetoed in 2025
One hundred and forty laws that almost were.
nysfocus.com
December 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Of the 856 bills the legislature passed this year, the governor vetoed 140.
Explore the full list using our database.
nysfocus.com/2025/12/23/h...
Explore the full list using our database.
nysfocus.com/2025/12/23/h...
We’ve been uncovering how New York works for five years. Help us continue to hold the powerful to account and donate today. All gifts tripled by matching donors through 12/31.
nysfocus.com/donate
nysfocus.com/donate
Help Us Uncover How Power in New York Really Works
New York's only statewide newsroom dedicated to holding Albany accountable.
nysfocus.com
December 24, 2025 at 5:23 PM
We’ve been uncovering how New York works for five years. Help us continue to hold the powerful to account and donate today. All gifts tripled by matching donors through 12/31.
nysfocus.com/donate
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