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2026 New York gubernatorial election

A Long Islander enters the gubernatorial fray

Bruce Blakeman announced his bid for governor three years after another Long Island Republican gave Gov. Kathy Hochul a run for her money

News & Politics

The New York City Council accidentally paid former staffers. Now the council is demanding repayment.

“I was shocked and horrified,” said one former staffer who is being asked to repay more than $800.

News & Politics

Hochul reiterates she’s staunchly pro-Israel, despite support for Mamdani

In case you forgot, Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor-elect Mamdani don’t share the same opinions on Israel and Palestine.

New York City Council

City Council set to override 4 mayoral vetoes

It’s not much of a surprise: The four bills vetoed by Mayor Eric Adams originally passed the City Council with veto-proof majorities.

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Policy

Hochul and legislative leaders play game of chicken with AI regulations

Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to rewrite the RAISE Act with language nearly identical to a California law, a hard no for lawmakers.

Policy

Lawmakers seek to expand New York Power Authority board

The proposal to expand the board was originally included in the 2023 Build Public Renewables Act but stripped out during budget negotiations.

Policy

Here are the high-profile bills Hochul has yet to act on

Gov. Kathy Hochul has 165 bills left to sign or veto before the end of the year.

Policy

Adrienne Adams on outdoor dining program: This isn’t new

Some lawmakers are pushing for change as restaurants struggle with the current system, the speaker said the council “just went back to pre-pandemic” regulations.

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New York City

Breaking down 90 years of pay raises for New York City Council members

Adjusted for inflation, pay for the representatives hasn’t gone up that much in the past few decades.

New York City

Exit Interview: Carlina Rivera is advocating for affordable housing on Mamdani’s transition team

She has returned to grassroots organizing after stepping down early from the New York City Council.

New York City

Exit Interview: Joe Borelli has already started his next life as a lobbyist and pundit

The former New York City Council minority leader gives media advice to incoming members.

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Health Care

The 2025 Top Mental Health Care Providers

Medical and nonprofit organizations meeting New Yorkers’ mental health needs

Trailblazers

The 2025 Staten Island Trailblazers

Remarkable residents of Richmond County

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

OpinionShow All

Opinion

Opinion: The IBX is a lifeline for Brooklyn College, CUNY and New York City

Connecting underserved neighborhoods across Brooklyn and Queens will make college more accessible to thousands of people.

Opinion

Opinion: City leaders must continue the work to protect and strengthen NYC’s nonprofits

For years, nonprofits have suffered from a complex municipal contracting and payment system that has made their work unnecessarily difficult.

Opinion

Opinion: Black and Brown New Yorkers deserve an immediate solution to the homeowner crisis

New York City’s ban on short-term rentals is inadvertently pushing Black and Latino homeowners towards financial hardship. The City Council must fix it.

Opinion

Opinion: What’s next for Mamdani’s criminal justice agenda?

His decision to retain NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch signaled a degree of capitulation, but there are issues and decisions to come that will reveal Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s commitment to criminal justice reform.

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NYN Media

New York City has reduced its nonprofit contract backlog by 52% this year

A Q&A with Mayor’s Office of Nonprofit Services Executive Director Michael Sedillo.

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.