Opinion

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.

News & Politics

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.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: The kids are alright

We need to follow data and best practices to address youth crime.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: Affordability begins with food and New York must act now

The state needs a modern food system that can absorb federal uncertainties and withstand market shocks.

New York City Council

Politics

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.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Menin: ‘I want to be a speaker for every member’

The Upper East Side City Council member and apparent victor in the speaker’s race is meeting with the members who were against her this week.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: Jewish CUNY students still need support

The next mayor should keep that in mind as he appoints members of the CUNY Board of Trustees.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: Here’s how we can better protect New Yorkers from tenant harassment

Manhattan is facing a housing crisis, and a pending bill in the state Senate would help keep New Yorkers in their homes.

New York State

Politics

Adem Bunkeddeko launches state comptroller bid with novel trust fund plan

The former congressional candidate wants to use the powerful office to kick-start savings for every newborn in the state.

New York State

Politics

Members of Congress join the fight to pass parole reform in New York

Fair and Timely Parole as well as Elder Parole have languished in the state Legislature, but momentum for the bills is building.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: Let New Yorkers choose how we say goodbye

Signing the Medical Aid in Dying Act would give New Yorkers dignity in their end-of-life decisions.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Pat Burke is seriously considering a run for Erie County executive

Forget the midterms, this Western New York Assembly member is already thinking well into the future.

New York City

Politics

Three of a kind: All NYC casino proposals recommended to Gaming Commission

After years of bureaucracy and local approvals, an end is in sight to finally license a slate of downstate casinos.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: From Puerto Rico to Palestine, now is the time to grow our movement

No matter how often our residents voice dissent to additional military funding for Israel, many of their representatives still vote to aid violence.