Policy
Policy
Mamdani wants to end homeless encampment sweeps to focus on housing. HUD funding chaos will complicate his plans
In a major policy change, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development plans to shift funding away from long-term shelter and add work requirements for short-term shelters.
Policy
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.
New York City
Personality
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
Politics
Keith Powers secures Democratic nomination for Assembly
A special election is slated for early next year.
Opinion
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.
Policy
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.
2026 New York gubernatorial election
Politics
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
New York City
Personality
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
Personality
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.
New York City
Personality
Exit Interview: Bob Holden is nothing if not outspoken
The New York City Council member says he’s at his best as he leaves office.
New York State
Personality
Exit Interview: Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan became the voice for all New York mayors
The experienced elected official used her post to influence the state Legislature on matters important to local executives.
New York State
Personality
Exit Interview: Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh did it his way
The independent elected official bucked the family’s Republican legacy, and that was OK.
New York City
Personality
Exit Interview: Francisco Moya achieved his dream of a soccer stadium in Queens
He has also written legislation to help immigrant students and strengthened New York City’s sanctuary protections.
Health Care
Power Lists
The 2025 Top Mental Health Care Providers
Medical and nonprofit organizations meeting New Yorkers’ mental health needs
Opinion
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
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.
New York City
Personality
Exit Interview: Brad Lander talks about his immigration work and future political plans
The New York City comptroller served as a check on the Adams administration and a safeguard from the feds.
New York City
Personality
Exit Interview: Adrienne Adams on her legacy, accomplishments and mayoral run
She tells the next City Council speaker to keep your eyes on the prize of serving New York City.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality