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Council members call for investigation into Brooklyn Defender Services

The union representing public defenders has accused Brooklyn Defender Services of attempted union-busting.

News & Politics

The NYPD is barred from coordination with ICE, but some think cops should actively intervene to stop immigration agents

Last week, two NYPD officers were injured in a scuffle with federal immigration agents. The incident highlighted a major coming challenge for Zohran Mamdani – and Jessica Tisch.

Heard Around Town

Mayor-elect Mamdani plans to attend DSA forum on Chi

Mamdani is pulling out all the stops to block City Council Member Chi Ossé’s run against House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

Personality

5 things to know about Jessica Tisch

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani sealed the deal to keep Jessica Tisch on as NYPD commissioner.

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Heard Around Town

State Labor Dept. ‘inquiry’ made over horse carriage industry

The agency reached out to First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro about the industry’s licensing information.

Events

Increasing diversity in government contracts through partnership and policy

City & State’s Diversity & Procurement Summit: Facilitating Government Partnerships for NY’s Businesses looks at how to leverage public-private collaborations to support underrepresented businesses.

Energy & Environment

Pipeline advancement riles Somos progressives

The state Department of Environmental Conservation greenlit the controversial NESE project.

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Personality

Many New York political figures have received President Donald Trump’s amnesty

Pardons and commutations abound for Rudy Giuliani, George Santos and others.

New York State

Gov. Kathy Hochul, gearing up for reelection, is ready to ‘fight like hell’

She’s taking on Trump, Stefanik, Delgado – and running the Empire State.

Winners & Losers

This week’s biggest Winners & Losers

Who’s up and who’s down this week?

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Power Lists

The 2025 Women Power 100

Leaders determining the course of New York politics and government.

Honors

The 2025 Unsung Heroes

Notable New Yorkers achieving success behind the scenes

Trailblazers

The 2025 Trailblazers in Economic Development

New York job creators leading the push for growth.

Trailblazers

The 2025 Trailblazers in Arts & Culture

Movers and shakers in New York’s vibrant creative spaces.

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Opinion

Opinion: When Donald met Zohran

When these two diametrically opposed New Yorkers meet at the White House today, why not talk about Fred Trump and affordable housing?

Opinion

Opinion: New York must stop shortchanging schools with yesterday’s data

The state’s Foundation Aid formula must be tweaked to ensure New York City schools are getting enough funding.

Opinion

Opinion: Why we should fight for ‘hard-won’ housing protections

The City Council should not pass Intro 948 and Intro 1107 and play into Airbnb’s business interests.

Opinion

Editor’s note: Sid Davidoff ‘brilliantly smart’ at politics, dies at 86

New York’s political community mourned the death of the government relations veteran.

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NYN Media

Best corporate practices for supporting nonprofits during a ‘state of emergency’

An interview with Raised By Us Executive Director Jessica Sloan on how to leverage volunteerism in support of the sector.

Interviews & Profiles

Increasing inclusion in the city’s contracting process

An interview with NYC Chief Business Diversity Officer Michael Garner.

Somos

Editor’s note: Somos day of service returns and is needed ‘more than ever’

With the threat of cuts to SNAP and other benefits looming, conference attendees again volunteer to give back to the island.

Opinion: Funding just got easier for NYC’s small and local nonprofits

The Adams administration launches its Discretionary Grant Pilot program to replace traditional contracting processes.