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No, Hochul can’t stop Trump from taking control of the state National Guard

The governor has no legal pathway to stop Trump from federalizing the New York National Guard or countermanding orders that he gives to the state’s National Guard troops.

Heard Around Town

Jim Walden’s ‘drop-out challenge’ could have a snag (other than huge egos)

There is pressure to consolidate the field to beat Zohran Mamdani, but dropping out of the race could be expensive for candidates who have accepted public matching funds.

Heard Around Town

Cuomo campaign distances itself from right-wing ‘memelord’

A professional meme creator claimed to be making them for Andrew Cuomo. The campaign quickly said ‘He’s not with us’

Interviews & Profiles

How the WFP held their NYC mayoral primary slate together

Co-Directors Ana María Archila and Jasmine Gripper courted Adrienne Adams, sidelined Jessica Ramos, and pushed and pushed for a cross endorsement.

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Policy

Criminal justice reform groups call on Hochul to commute prison sentences

More than 130 advocacy groups – including the WFP, NAACP New York Conference and Release Aging People in Prison – called on the governor to reduce the state's prison population.

2025 New York City Mayoral Election

Freeze the rent of … how many apartments exactly?

Breaking down New York City’s housing stock.

Education

Fighting for educational equity and digital literacy in the era of Trump

New York State Education Department Commissioner Betty Rosa and New York City Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos delivered remarks at City and State’s annual Education Summit, where experts discussed the advent of AI in curriculums.

New York City Council

NYC Council preps to override 3 Eric Adams vetoes

The mayor tried to nix legislation upping pay for delivery workers and legalizing street vending. The council is expected to respond Sept. 10.

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New York City

New NYU Wagner Dean Polly Trottenberg makes the pitch for public service

The transportation expert wants to inspire young people to take on challenging, ambitious work in government.

Winners & Losers

This week’s biggest Winners & Losers

Who’s up and who’s down this week?

Personality

Revisiting New York’s 2022 congressional gerrymander

Here are a few of the districts that raised eyebrows last time, which could presage a future mid-decade redistricting.

Personality

Antonio Delgado explains why he’s running for governor

An interview with the lieutenant governor who’s challenging his boss

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Power Lists

The 2025 Manhattan Power 100

The borough’s biggest bigwigs.

Above & Beyond

The 2025 Above & Beyond: Social Services

New Yorkers dedicated to serving those in need.

Publisher's Section

The 2025 Long Island Trailblazers

The innovative leaders of Suffolk and Nassau counties.

OpinionShow All

Opinion

Opinion: Forget the CLCPA and focus on building modular nuclear plants

New York should be racing to site modular nuclear reactors in the areas that have greenlit the most energy-intensive development projects.

Opinion

Editor’s note: ‘Customized’ polling needs to catch on with more politicians

A recent poll made in four languages of the New York City mayoral race offers a unique snapshot of where the electorate stands, and may be worth repeating.

Opinion

Opinion: The real impact of a rent freeze on New York City

Tenants in market-rate apartments will see higher rents, while those in rent-stabilized units could face worse living conditions.

Editor's Note

Editor’s note: Times Square on track to be a ‘more balanced live, work and play community’

An office-to-residential conversion is leading the “next evolution” for this crowded part of Midtown.

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New York City

Nonprofits may finally see faster payments in NYC

A new pilot program will switch from contracting to a discretionary grant funding model, accelerating the process for 100 organizations that qualify.

NYN Media

Opinion: We need the arts now more than ever

Here’s why it has only become more challenging in 2025

Nonprofits

Helping youth achieve early career milestones this summer

Sheila Duke, CEO of Roads to Success, shares how the nonprofit is navigating federal spending cuts in an interview with New York Nonprofit Media.

Nonprofits

Battling AI disruption and DEI cuts to keep nonprofit technology pathways open

An interview with Jerelyn Rodriguez, CEO and co-founder of The Knowledge House, an organization which targets digital needs in under-resourced communities.