New York City Council

Politics

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.

Energy & Environment

Policy

Hochul’s non-compromise on climate rollbacks

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

Personality

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.

Policy

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.

Opinion

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.

Budget

Policy

Lawmakers pass fifth extender as budget talks lag

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

NYN Media

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.

Policy

Policy

What happened to New York’s climate goals?

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s new play to roll back parts of the climate law is only the latest chapter in the state’s nonlinear path toward climate victories.

New York City Council

Politics

A not-so-easy first 100 days for NYC Council Speaker Julie Menin

One member got raided, another is suing, a staffer got nabbed by ICE and budget negotiations are anything but smooth. Welcome to council leadership in 2026.

Who's Who

Power Lists

The 2026 Who’s Who in Energy

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

Immigration

Policy

Reyes: Hochul’s immigration proposal appeals to the GOP

The annual Somos conference is in Albany this weekend as state leaders attempt to settle a longstanding dispute on legislation to counter ICE.

Albany Agenda

Policy

Lawmakers and activists say Westchester prison for women is in crisis

Bedford Hills Correctional Facility, the only maximum security prison for women in the state, has had two suspected suicides by inmates since the start of the year.

Opinion

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.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Rajkumar challenger sues to kick her off ballot, alleging petition fraud

DSA-backed David Orkin said he started digging after finding his own campaign volunteer’s signature on the Queens Democrat’s petitions.

Budget

Policy

Immigration budget deal within reach as lawmakers pass fourth extender

Budget negotiations are in full swing with no end in sight as the Legislature circles a deal to bar local police from working with ICE.