Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: We must address the mental health care needs of people leaving Rikers

The current system is deeply broken, and we are failing our city by failing to provide pathways to effective treatment post-incarceration.

Politics

5 takeaways from the latest mayoral fundraising haul

Cuomo’s off to a predictably strong start, and Mamdani-mentum continues. Meanwhile, matching funds cushion candidates with less flashy hauls.

Immigration

Policy

Nassau enters controversial ‘task force’ agreement with ICE

The Long Island county’s police department is working with federal immigration officials under a type of agreement that was banned during the Obama administration.

Heard Around Town

Personality

James turns to D.C. for new comms director

State Attorney General Letitia James hired Geoff Burgan to take over communications at her office.

Politics

Zellnor Myrie speaks at church, vows to stand up against Trump

Hoping to build support for his mayoral campaign with one of the city’s most reliable voting constituencies – Black churchgoing New Yorkers – the Brooklyn state senator has visited 16 churches since launching his campaign. He’s not alone.

Opinion

NYN Media

Opinion: Putting NYC youth in foster care on a path to success with permanent housing

How a new partnership is transforming the process of securing a home for these young adults.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

NYPD, FDNY and DSNY take on New York Road Runners Half Marathon

Members of the city agencies, among others and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, were to race each other for the third year in the Commissioner’s Cup.

New York City

Personality

Remembering life five years ago when COVID-19 stopped New York City

A new book from Manhattan Borough Historian Robert W. Snyder collects dozens of interviews from first responders.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Delgado in campaign mode

After announcing he wouldn’t run for reelection, Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado sure seems like he’s getting ready to run for something else.

News & Politics

Politics

Zohran Mamdani, mayoral candidate who confronted Trump border czar, flooded with racist abuse and threats

After video of the democratic socialist politician’s confrontation with border czar Tom Homan went viral, his office’s phone lines were overwhelmed by hateful callers.

Policy

Policy

Advocates for domestic violence survivors back Hochul’s proposed discovery changes

Groups that support survivors of domestic and sexual violence are asking lawmakers to approve controversial changes to the state’s discovery laws that are favored by prosecutors and opposed by criminal justice reformers.