Our reporters will be in Albany on Tuesday covering Governor Kathy Hochul’s annual State of the State Address. We’ve done ...

Office of Children and Family Services facilities are violating state regulations governing the treatment of children in ...

Drug policy advocates are calling a new reporting mandate a missed opportunity for needed transparency and sustained action.

New York racing regulators have failed to take action against drug buyers for years, even after federal law enforcement gave ...

Michael Blake blasted Representative Ritchie Torres for his investments in firms serving the military — but has long worked ...

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The Reporters’ Notebook features bite-sized stories and updates from New York Focus reporters on the topics they cover. A key energy affordability program is getting a lift. New York is planning to ...

Liv covers immigration for New York Focus. She previously reported for Hell Gate, where she wrote about ICE arrests in immigration court, city culture, and the 2025 mayoral election. Before becoming a ...