Politics

The good news: The budget is passed. The bad news: It was due two months ago.

More than 8 million people in the state are set to receive checks.

The candidates both oppose the co-op’s boycott, which passed in a landslide vote.

The first-year governor called on lawmakers to send a series of bills to have companies guarantee payment for the energy they use, and invest in communities.

Legislation pending in the statehouse would restrict use of restraints for pregnant people in police custody.

The legislation included in the state budget reduces emissions targets and extends deadlines in the name of affordability – but environmental groups are crying foul.

Lander and Goldman’s stance has left progressive, politically engaged members of the co-op — a substantial source of potential votes in the race for the district covering Lower Manhattan and part of Brooklyn — frustrated.

The images show gold-accented railings, columns and escalators, and a new structure around Madison Square Garden.

Protesters have been there for days amid a detainee hunger strike. Gov. Sherrill says she was denied access.

Voters and criminal justice reformers and advocates said Mamdani is continuing policies initiated by his predecessor.