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Heard Around Town

Poll: Schlossberg leads NY-12 race

A survey commissioned by George Conway’s congressional campaign found the Kennedy grandson has support of a quarter of likely voters, while a third remain undecided.

Heard Around Town

Dean Fuleihan is feeling good about closing the city’s budget gap with state help

New York City’s first deputy mayor conceded this has all been confusing.

Budget

Hochul and Mamdani are all smiles, despite disagreement on taxes

The girls are NOT fighting.

Zohran Mamdani

Who’s who in Zohran Mamdani’s administration?

Meet the folks who are running New York City.

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Policy

After years of missed transport targets, the NYC DOT says it’s reworking bus lane goals

New Department of Transportation Commissioner Mike Flynn said the Mamdani administration would focus on bus speeds and safety, not just more bus lane miles.

Policy

Lawmakers want independent medical examiner’s office to investigate prison deaths

It’s unclear how much it would cost to create the new entity within the state Commission of Correction.

Energy & Environment

Activists dispute Hochul’s claims about cost of complying with climate law

A new report highlights potential benefits of a cap-and-invest program, including energy rebates for millions of households.

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News & Politics

Mamdani’s deputy mayor Julie Su didn’t officially start until this week

The DM for economic justice was working bicoastally as an unpaid volunteer and later a paid senior adviser before that.

Interviews & Profiles

NYC Council Oversight Committee to review compliance with sanctuary city laws

And Oversight Committee Chair Shekar Krishnan wants the committee to have actual teeth.

Interviews & Profiles

NYC’s outgoing Cultural Affairs Commish Laurie Cumbo focused on Black cultural institutions

In a Q&A, she reflected on the ups and downs of Eric Adams’ one term and said she saw her role as a way to undo historic wrongs by lifting up African diaspora art.

Power ListsShow All

Who's Who

The 2026 Who’s Who in Affordable Housing

New Yorkers creating and preserving housing for low- or middle-income households.

Publisher's Section

The 2026 50 Over 50

The Age Disruptors who are at the peak of their powers.

Power Lists

The 2026 Brooklyn Power 100

The political hierarchy of Kings County.

OpinionShow All

Opinion

Opinion: Why New York must ban surveillance pricing

The One Fair Price Act establishes a simple, commonsense principle: the same product or service should have the same price for everyone.

Opinion

Opinion: New York promised to invest in youth. It’s time to deliver.

The Youth Justice Innovation Fund would take $50 million of unspent Raise the Age funds and make them available to trusted community-based organizations.

Editor's Note

Editor’s note: Why the fake Daily News cover worked

Journalists worked hard to earn respect – even from the president.

Opinion

Opinion: A Black History Month call to reform New York’s mental health courts

The Treatment Court Expansion Act will help dismantle the racist systems that historically criminalized behavioral health diagnoses in Black communities.

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NYN Media

Vera Institute names Insha Rahman president

Rahman helped win bail reform in New York and now hopes to help the Mamdani administration create a Department of Community Safety.

Education

Opinion: On the road to student loan forgiveness, New Yorkers need assistance

New York City should step up in response to the Trump administration.

NYN Media

Opinion: New York needs to require recess

At least 30 minutes of play per day for elementary school students would boost kids’ health and help Hochul hit her budget goals.

Nonprofits

A charter school leader says Trump administration policies are putting pressure on Black students

In an NYN Q&A, Dr. Curtis Palmore of United Charter High Schools reflects on DEI as Black History Month celebrates 100 years.