Events
Personality
New York Thermal Networks Summit drives conversation on ‘revolutionary technology’
Attendees at the Albany event learned how homegrown clean heating and cooling will help the state meet its ambitious climate and clean energy transition goals.
Policy
Policy
New York Legislature releases budget rebuttals
Here’s a rundown of where the state Senate, Assembly and governor stand on major budget issues.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
How Suri Kasirer has remained New York City’s top lobbyist for the past seven years
In a Q&A, she talked about navigating the transition from Bill de Blasio to Eric Adams at City Hall.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s Note: Happy dogs offer an alternative to troops in the subways
Canine companions, in increasing numbers, deliver a calming effect for many riding the rails.
Heard Around Town
Policy
Lawmakers tackle “epidemic” of vaping at schools
State Sen. Monica Martinez and Assembly Member Charles Fall are sponsoring legislation that would prohibit the sale of vape products that target kids, resemble toys and school supplies.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Migrant mothers and their kids, facing challenges alone, look to nonprofits for help
How organizations are providing food, shelter and clothing to asylum-seeker families.
Albany Agenda
Politics
The NY lawmakers hoping for a 2024 comeback
Voters will see familiar names on their ballots, including Elijah Reichlin-Melnick and likely Tom Abinanti.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: New York state has a responsibility to pay the costs of housing migrants
There’s no reason why New York City alone should bear the burden of paying to house asylum-seekers.
Albany Agenda
Personality
Jeffrion Aubry, voice of the Assembly, is leaving it after 30 years
The speaker pro tempore was instrumental in repealing the Rockefeller drug laws and building a performing arts center to honor Louis Armstrong.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Aiming to turn a longtime women’s organization into an advocacy force
An Interview with Na’ilah Amaru, Women Creating Change’s new head of policy, advocacy and government relations
Heard Around Town
Politics
New York City rent-stabilized apartment owners group launches podcast
The Community Housing Improvement Program’s executive director Jay Martin wants to chat about housing in the five boroughs.
News & Politics
Politics
Will George Santos’ new congressional run doom his plea deal?
Unless he reaches a deal with federal prosecutors, the former member of Congress will go to trial later this year on 23 federal criminal charges.
2024 New York congressional battleground
Politics
Nassau GOP drags its feet on NY-3 pick
A competitive primary race may be in store for candidates after all
Heard Around Town
Politics
Zohran and Kal go to a coffee shop
Actor and former Obama staffer Kal Penn supports his good friend, Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani, but he is highly critical of the Democratic Socialists of America.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Opinion: Why after-school programs are New York City’s silver bullet
Greater support for these programs will create a transformative ripple effect that will resonate throughout the city.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Don’t let ICE turn state and local facilities into immigrant detention centers
The Dignity not Detention Act would prohibit New York state and local government entities from contracting with ICE for immigrant detention.
Albany Agenda
Politics
Hochul says subway crime ‘not statistically significant, but psychologically significant’
The governor's supporters say the specter of National Guard troops checking bags will make New Yorkers feel safer, but activists say it’s just a militarized version of stop-and-frisk.
News & Politics
Politics