Timothy Fanning
@timothythereporter.bsky.social
I talk to people for a living, mostly about housing, as a New York capitol bureau reporter for @timesunion. Let’s yap: [email protected].
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With 3 weeks to go before leaving office, Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan has initiated an audit to explore how a residence flagged almost five years ago as lacking an occupancy permit still had no permit and lots of tenants when it caught fire last week, resulting in two deaths. Patrick Tine reports.
Sheehan announces occupancy permit review after fatal fire
How long a review will take and what, if any, additional penalties property owners can expect is unclear as the city releases the inspection timeline at 241 Western Ave., which lacked a permit.
www.timesunion.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:51 PM
With 3 weeks to go before leaving office, Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan has initiated an audit to explore how a residence flagged almost five years ago as lacking an occupancy permit still had no permit and lots of tenants when it caught fire last week, resulting in two deaths. Patrick Tine reports.
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A risk of misidentified corpses, shoddy efforts to check for signs of life, and poorly monitored embalming rooms are among the major gaps in New York’s oversight of the funeral industry, according to the state comptroller’s office.
A risk of misidentified corpses, shoddy efforts to check for signs of life, and poorly monitored embalming rooms are among the major gaps in New York’s oversight of the funeral industry, according to the state comptroller’s office.
New York funeral industry audit finds red flags: 'This is a horror scene'
A state audit says New York health agencies must tighten funeral oversight after risks of misidentified bodies and invalid burial permits.
www.timesunion.com
December 4, 2025 at 1:20 PM
New from me:
A risk of misidentified corpses, shoddy efforts to check for signs of life, and poorly monitored embalming rooms are among the major gaps in New York’s oversight of the funeral industry, according to the state comptroller’s office.
A risk of misidentified corpses, shoddy efforts to check for signs of life, and poorly monitored embalming rooms are among the major gaps in New York’s oversight of the funeral industry, according to the state comptroller’s office.
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Can a nation be truly free if an LLM isn't allowed to set the cost of housing? @timothythereporter.bsky.social reports.
RealPage New York seeks to block a new state law that bans algorithmic rent pricing.
AI companies have a right to set New York rent prices, lawsuit says
RealPage New York seeks to block a new state law that bans algorithmic rent pricing.
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December 1, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Can a nation be truly free if an LLM isn't allowed to set the cost of housing? @timothythereporter.bsky.social reports.
New York quietly passed a law in 2022 that allowed upstate renters to sue their landlords to compel repairs and other such relief.
I learned that 320 or so tenants have filed lawsuits, sometimes at great personal cost.
Read my @timesunion story here:
I learned that 320 or so tenants have filed lawsuits, sometimes at great personal cost.
Read my @timesunion story here:
Upstate New York renters can sue landlords, often at high personal cost
Albany tops 70 of 320 Article 7-D cases as upstate tenants use the Tenant Dignity and Safe Housing Act to seek repairs, rent cuts and refunds.
www.timesunion.com
December 1, 2025 at 2:36 PM
New York quietly passed a law in 2022 that allowed upstate renters to sue their landlords to compel repairs and other such relief.
I learned that 320 or so tenants have filed lawsuits, sometimes at great personal cost.
Read my @timesunion story here:
I learned that 320 or so tenants have filed lawsuits, sometimes at great personal cost.
Read my @timesunion story here:
They let us play around with it before the launch. It's really cool!
Exciting news: Hearst Newspapers and USLege will partner on a "pro" version of the Times Union's award-winning Capitol Confidential newsletter, adding cutting-edge tools to serve those in the business of staying on top of the antics of New York government and politics.
Hearst Newspapers, USLege partner on expanded Capitol Confidential
A new Capitol Confidential Pro product combines award-winning Capitol Bureau reporting with cutting-edge AI tools to track legislation, regulation, meetings and more.
www.timesunion.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:42 PM
They let us play around with it before the launch. It's really cool!
New York's comptroller oversees one of the country's largest pension funds.
He's just asked Lowe's and three other companies how they are adjusting to and addressing tariffs imposed by Trump, documents show.
My latest:
He's just asked Lowe's and three other companies how they are adjusting to and addressing tariffs imposed by Trump, documents show.
My latest:
New York pension giant demands answers on Trump tariff impact
New York’s comptroller asks Lowe’s, Caterpillar, Deere and Broadcom to detail how they assess and mitigate tariff risks for investors.
www.timesunion.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:41 PM
New York's comptroller oversees one of the country's largest pension funds.
He's just asked Lowe's and three other companies how they are adjusting to and addressing tariffs imposed by Trump, documents show.
My latest:
He's just asked Lowe's and three other companies how they are adjusting to and addressing tariffs imposed by Trump, documents show.
My latest:
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The trial of Linda Sun, a top New York state official accused of being an agent of the Chinese government, begins today in Brooklyn www.timesunion.com/state/articl...
Former Hochul, Cuomo aide alleged as Chinese agent goes to trial this week
The charges against Linda Sun have evolved since federal prosecutors first brought the case in 2024.
www.timesunion.com
November 12, 2025 at 1:17 PM
The trial of Linda Sun, a top New York state official accused of being an agent of the Chinese government, begins today in Brooklyn www.timesunion.com/state/articl...
The New York Department of Health permitted millions of dollars in improper Medicaid payments to flow to providers due to a lack of oversight related to a systemic billing code error and other issues, the state comptroller said in a recent audit.
Lack of Medicaid oversight results in $10M in overpayments
The New York comptroller said it flagged the over payments the state Health Department made due a lack of oversight.
www.timesunion.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:35 PM
The New York Department of Health permitted millions of dollars in improper Medicaid payments to flow to providers due to a lack of oversight related to a systemic billing code error and other issues, the state comptroller said in a recent audit.
The dad jokes are all ... @danclarkreports.bsky.social
So many nooks and crannies go unnoticed at New York’s Capitol. Capitol Confidential’s Dan Clark reminds us why we shouldn’t set things on fire.
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October 31, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The dad jokes are all ... @danclarkreports.bsky.social
NEW: School zone cameras are a source of conversation and controversy. Schenectady's getting some soon, as are communities across New York.
Speed cameras are coming to Schenectady under new state law
Schenectady can bring cameras to as many as 20 school zones.
www.timesunion.com
October 28, 2025 at 5:06 PM
NEW: School zone cameras are a source of conversation and controversy. Schenectady's getting some soon, as are communities across New York.
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All Central Warehouse wanted was to outlive the East Wing of the White House.
October 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
All Central Warehouse wanted was to outlive the East Wing of the White House.
NEW: A new law requiring New York law enforcement to briefly seize firearms when responding to domestic violence calls draws criticism from gun rights supporters.
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New York says police must take guns in domestic violence calls
The new law requiring New York law enforcement to briefly seize firearms when responding to domestic violence calls draws criticism from gun rights supporters.
www.timesunion.com
October 27, 2025 at 12:12 PM
NEW: A new law requiring New York law enforcement to briefly seize firearms when responding to domestic violence calls draws criticism from gun rights supporters.
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It's also National Bologna Day.
Tish James said after her arraignment Friday on federal charges that she has "no fear" in the face of the prosecution www.capitolconfidential.com/p/tish-james...
- Hochul wants SNAP $
- Hochul signs private school bill
- Two Assembly hearings next week
- New bill on problem gambling
- & more
- Hochul wants SNAP $
- Hochul signs private school bill
- Two Assembly hearings next week
- New bill on problem gambling
- & more
Tish James has 'no fear' after Trump-driven arraignment
And the former head of the state troopers union was arraigned Friday.
www.capitolconfidential.com
October 24, 2025 at 8:01 PM
It's also National Bologna Day.