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Brian Benjamin is still waiting for the state to cover his legal costs

New York is supposed to pay the former lieutenant governor’s lawyers since his federal corruption case got dropped.

News & Politics

Menin warns against potential Mamdani veto of buffer zone bill

Three of the city’s most prominent Jewish elected officials convened Wednesday for a discussion at the 92nd Street Y.

New York City Council

Farah Louis kicked off secretive NYC Council Budget Negotiating Team

The task force is made up of 20 members who negotiate with the mayoral administration over the city budget.

DSA

Mamdani-aligned political group Our Time loses almost all staff

The new nonprofit’s Albany tax the rich rally fizzled without the mayor.

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Budget

Upstate Dems push for pied-à-terre tax outside NYC

State lawmakers outside the city want in on a proposed tax for luxury second homes.

Energy & Environment

Hochul’s non-compromise on climate rollbacks

Gov. Kathy Hochul gave little ground in her latest meeting with legislative leaders. Members aren’t biting.

Policy

Report: Gig work has become a full-time, closely monitored gig

A new report by the Community Service Society is calling for state-level protections for gig workers from algorithmic management.

Budget

Lawmakers pass fifth extender as budget talks lag

Leaders continue to slowly plod through policy items holding up the late spending plan.

PersonalityShow All

Personality

Getting ‘jazzed’ telling New Yorkers about city jobs on social media

An interview with Yume Kitasei, the commissioner of the New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services.

Personality

This week’s biggest Winners & Losers

Who’s up and who’s down this week?

Personality

How does Mamdani’s first 100 days favorability stack up against Adams, de Blasio?

Mayors often start strong with a base of support, but sometimes that doesn’t even last the first few months.

Personality

This week’s biggest Winners & Losers

Who’s up and who’s down this week?

Power ListsShow All

Who's Who

The 2026 Who’s Who in Energy

The executives, advocates and environmentalists shaping New York’s energy future.

Who's Who

The 2026 Who’s Who in Government Relations

Notable figures influencing policy and spending in New York.

Trailblazers

The 2026 Trailblazers in Transportation

Influential leaders keeping New York on the move

Power Lists

The 2026 Bronx Power 100

The leaders charting a promising course for the borough.

OpinionShow All

Opinion

Opinion: Extreme storms are flooding New York City, but there’s a solution

The Rain Ready New York Act would give municipalities the tools they need to manage stormwater flooding.

Editor's Note

Editor’s note: Just call the president, since he might pick up

Reporters always have to try their sources.

Opinion

Opinion: What cannabis legalization looks like in New York today

Five years after legalization, the Office of Cannabis Management has made real progress toward building the world’s most equitable and sustainable cannabis market.

Opinion

Opinion: Pregnant patients need informed care, not criminalization

The Maternal Health, Dignity and Consent Act would require health care providers to obtain informed consent from pregnant patients before conducting drug testing and screening.

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NYN Media

Report: New York fails to meet federal outcomes for child protective services

From delays in permanency hearings to weaknesses in staff and provider training, The New York State Citizen Review Panel underlines the bleak state of foster care.

NYN Media

Opinion: Permanent supportive housing works. Let’s not undo it.

New York must protect and promote the best evidence-based solution to homelessness despite federal threats.

NYN Media

Jewish nonprofit sends Mamdani 3,000 letters for security perimeter bill

UJA-Federation of New York doesn’t want the New York City mayor to issue his first vetoes.

Opinion

Opinion: Why New York’s nurses walked out, what we won and why it matters

NYSNA’s winter strike was an example of workers across industries refusing to accept degraded or dangerous working conditions.