Unable to ban Zyn pouches, lawmakers target Zyn rewards instead
Unable to ban Zyn pouches, lawmakers target Zyn rewards instead
PoliticsShow All
Heard Around Town
Jessica Ramos was majorly bummed out at the WFP rally
And she said so in a campaign video!
New York City
Democrat Sam Sutton wins special Senate election in southern Brooklyn
Republicans failed to flip the 22nd state Senate district.
Campaigns & Elections
GOP looks to flip a southern Brooklyn Senate seat
The special election to replace Simcha Felder, a former state senator now serving in the New York City Council, pits two Jewish community leaders against each other.
News & Politics
Is Hochul vs. Stefanik in New York’s future?
A new Siena College poll found Gov. Kathy Hochul and Rep. Elise Stefanik would likely win their respective gubernatorial primary races.
PolicyShow All
50 Over 50 Alumni
City & State 50 over 50 alumni on dedication to public service
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, WNYC’s Brian Lehrer and New York City Planning Chair Marisa Lago spoke at an event celebrating them and others for their more than half-a-century of making a difference.
Housing
NY’s top court hears arguments on upstate rent control
The outcome of the case could determine whether cities like Kingston and Poughkeepsie can follow New York City’s lead and adopt rent stabilization measures.
Policy
Unions back not one, but two sentencing reform measures
After previously supporting the Earned Time Act, several unions are calling on state leaders to also pass the Second Look Act before the end of the legislative session
New York State
Lawmakers press state prisons commissioner at hearing
The commissioner asked legislators for greater power to discipline problem corrections officers.
PersonalityShow All
Personality
Senate celebrates Star Wars Day two weeks late
Lightsabers and stormtroopers made the state Senate feel more like the Galactic Senate.
Personality
Marina Marcou-O’Malley wins City & State 2025 budget poll
The co-executive director of the Alliance for Quality Education correctly predicted the budget would be finished on the night of May 8.
Interviews & Profiles
Adriano Espaillat says immigration should still be a winning issue for Democrats
And for that reason, he finds Eric Adams' relationship to President Donald Trump “very troubling.”
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Trailblazers
The 2025 Nonprofit Trailblazers
Innovative leaders serving vulnerable New Yorkers.
Publisher's Section
The 2025 Who’s Who in Government Relations
Notable figures influencing policy and spending in New York.
OpinionShow All
LGBTQ+
Opinion: The queer community has everything at stake in this election
It’s time for the candidates - and our community - to show up.
Editor's Note
Editor’s note: Will Hochul’s ‘Show me the money’ moment pay off?
The governor will be sending the state’s first distribution of “inflation refund” checks to 8.2 million households.
Opinion
Opinion: A different kind of political marriage
The 5BORO Institute will join with venerable good government group Citizens Union. Can this combined civic organization help clean up city government while advancing smart public policy?
Opinion
Opinion: No child should face a judge alone
Where is the outrage from City Hall? Where are the emergency funds to ensure universal legal representation for children in immigration court?
MagazineShow All
NYN MediaShow All
Interviews & Profiles
Understanding and facilitating life beyond the ultra-Orthodox Jewish community
An interview with Lani Santo, CEO of Footsteps.
Interviews & Profiles
Serving New Yorkers in need despite major federal cuts
An interview with Catholic Charities Community Services Director Beatriz Diaz Taveras as she prepares to step down.
Interviews & Profiles
Working to make New York’s largest private employer continuously better
A conversation with Northwell Health CEO Michael J. Dowling
Nonprofits
NYC Education Department partners with film festival to educate students about disability and filmmaking
The city Department of Education is working with ReelAbilities, a film festival dedicated to promoting the inclusion of the disabled community.
