Who is Rafael Rubio, the NYC Council staffer still being held by ICE?
Who is Rafael Rubio, the NYC Council staffer still being held by ICE?
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Events
Janno Lieber, like Mamdani and Hochul, has to walk a fine line with Trump
The MTA has threatened to sue the federal government over delayed Second Ave. Subway funds.
Campaigns & Elections
Battleground New York is back and ready to spend $6M on Democrats
The super PAC backed by labor unions is focusing on NY-1, among other House races.
New York City
Pals Mamdani and Trump meet again
The mayor and the president talked about building housing and New York City students in trouble with the feds.
Campaigns & Elections
Patrick Martinez, nephew of Joe Crowley, launches Assembly bid
He has the Queens Dems endorsement to represent western Queens as Steven Raga runs for state Senate.
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Policy
Ex-cops and business leaders oppose Hochul’s 75% tax on nicotine pouches
The pushback comes as state lawmakers consider what proposals to include in the state Senate and Assembly’s one-house budgets.
Energy & Environment
Climate law mandates could cost New Yorkers $4,000 in higher energy bills, state analysis shows
The New York State Energy and Development Authority sent a memo to Gov. Kathy Hochul warning about the costs of complying with the state’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.
Policy
Hochul budget director hints at rolling back state’s climate law
Blake Washington, the governor’s top budget adviser, called the current energy transition benchmarks “own goals” as they place financial burdens on New Yorkers
Policy
State Senate’s bid-rigging probe prompts constitutional amendment
Lawmakers want to empower the state Legislature following an investigation into Gov. Kathy Hochul’s changes to a $9 billion Medicaid home care program.
PersonalityShow All
Personality
This week’s biggest Winners & Losers
Who’s up and who’s down this week?
Heard Around Town
Dan Goldman is bringing a Lutheran pastor to the State of the Union
Immigration activist Fr. Fabian Arias plans to attend Trump’s speech. Other New York leaders are also sending messages with their guests.
Opinion
Editor’s note: Budget days are the worst
Take a breath, the real coverage of government finances takes some time
Personality
Does New York City have a snowy 666 curse?
Major snowstorms have hit the city every decade on a year ending in a certain digit since the ’90s.
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Who's Who
The 2026 Who’s Who in Affordable Housing
New Yorkers creating and preserving housing for low- or middle-income households.
OpinionShow All
Opinion
Opinion: How career pathways in health care help all generations of New Yorkers
SkillSpring helps connect young people to careers that allow them to stay in New York and build dignified lives while strengthening the workforce that cares for our aging population.
Opinion
Opinion: A racial equity plan must guide Mamdani’s budget process
Voters approved a New York City Commission On Racial Equity, but mayors haven’t listened.
Opinion
Opinion: Finish what we started – and stop making Long Islanders pay the price
Stopping the Sunrise Wind offshore wind project halfway through will only drive up costs and strand investments.
Opinion
Opinion: Homelessness should never be a death sentence
The status quo of homeless shelter proliferation and the presence of longtime encampments in working-class communities is not the answer.
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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.
Nonprofits
How a clothing partnership supports threatened refugees
New Neighbors Partnership’s long-term community-based model continues to build trust among vulnerable newcomers.
NYN Media
ABNY to award $250,000 in World Cup community grants
The Association for a Better New York’s “World Cup for All” initiative will benefit fan engagement and youth programs
