Albany Agenda
Politics
NY Dems toss bipartisan congressional map
The state Senate and Assembly both rejected the proposed lines – which Democrats previously sued for.
NYPD
Policy
In a new seat of power, Yusef Salaam questions NYPD on wrongful convictions.
Salaam said that his new council office has heard from hundreds of individuals who said that they are in prison for a crime that they didn’t commit.
2024 New York congressional battleground
Politics
Who’s running for Congress in the Western NY special election?
After former Rep. Brian Higgins stepped down, the 26th Congressional District special election is likely to be a win for Democrats.
Power Lists
Power Lists
The 2024 New York City Power 100
Leaders who’ve made this the greatest city in the world.
News & Politics
Exclusive
Politics
Exclusive: Justin Brannan’s chief of staff challenges GOP Assembly Member Alec Brook-Krasny
Brook-Krasny left the Democratic Party to become a Republican in 2022. He now faces a strong challenge from Chris McCreight, Brannan’s chief of staff.
Eric Adams
Politics
Eric Adams’ visibility may not mean greater transparency
New York City government has in fact gone backward in several areas, including with law enforcement.
Policy
Policy
Laws on the books that keep New York City open and transparent
How city records and data are compelled into the public eye.
Eric Adams
Politics
The Turkey probe is not the first investigation to touch Eric Adams
The mayor has had a long political career, and with it, many run-ins with watchdogs.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
HeadCount celebrates 20 years with new leadership
Lucille Wenegieme, the nonprofit’s new executive director, takes on voter registration.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s Note: Build affordable housing in the Penn Station neighborhood, not tennis courts and fashion runways
A proposal for a venue in the area that would host the U.S. Open and New York Fashion Week fails to address New York City’s greatest need.
Heard Around Town
Policy
Migrants report sleeping outside or on trains for days as they await shelter assignments
The city currently operates more than 200 shelters for recent arrivals.
Politics
Politics
NYC Department of Education backs changes to state law to allow fully-remote meetings
Pro-Palestine parents who serve on school advisory councils have received death threats and are now afraid to meet in person, but current state law requires in-person meetings.
Events
Politics
City & State’s Black History Month celebration honors Al Sharpton, Vanessa Gibson and Erica Ford
The honorees gave remarks reflecting on the past and future of Black empowerment.
Donald Trump
Politics
Becoming VP: The Elise Stefanik Playbook
How the North Country Congress member is positioning herself for the role of Trump’s No. 2.
LGBTQ+
Policy
Does Bruce Blakeman’s ban on trans players on girls’ teams violate state law?
New York’s Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Amidst the city’s affordable housing crisis, nonprofit developers step up to help
IMPACCT Brooklyn’s Bernell Grier challenges following the end of pandemic-era concessions, and the organization’s support of MWBE business owners.
Albany Agenda
Politics
Twilight zone: Hochul calls for border security, chides Republicans for blocking it
The Democratic governor said she misses former GOP House Speaker John Boehner.
News & Politics
Politics
Goldman and Nadler call for temporary ceasefire in Gaza
The two New York representatives joined 11 other Democrats in asking President Joe Biden to pursue an agreement between Israel and Hamas.
Policy
Policy