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Politics

George Latimer says run against Bowman is about more than Israel

The Westchester County executive doesn’t want his primary challenge to Rep. Jamaal Bowman to become a referendum on AIPAC or on race.

Politics

Politics

Council staff union stages silent protest during stated meeting to push for fair contract

The union wants the pace of negotiating a brand-new contract to pick up after roughly 18 months of bargaining.

Events

Policy

NYC Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer and School Chancellor David Banks on strengthening workforce development post COVID-19

The members of the Adams administration highlighted public-private partnerships as an answer at the 2023 NYCETC Conference at Civic Hall.

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Public Health Innovation

How our government can work with the private sector to create innovative public health solutions. Brought to you by KPMG.

Heard Around Town

Politics

Hochul on Suozzi: ‘It was in his interest to make sure that conversation went well’

The governor commented on the hardball meeting with the wannabe congressman Wednesday at an unrelated press conference.

Heard Around Town

Politics

On Long Island, party affiliation is a very loose signifier

Democrats running on the Republican line, Republicans running on the Democratic line. It’s whatever!

Personality

Personality

Ensuring continuity for migrant students in New York City schools

As a former teacher, New York City Council Member Rita Joseph knows a thing or two about how to best support students.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

Acacia Network builds on a legacy of Latino pioneers

The Bronx-based organization has preserved and continued the work of activists, community leaders and other nonprofits since it was founded nearly two decades ago.

Immigration

Politics

Mayor Adams: Requiring pre-approval of migrant contracts ‘defies logic’

The Adams administration lashed out at Brad Lander after the city comptroller stripped City Hall of its power to enter into emergency contracts.

Politics

Politics

Jeff Aubry announces retirement, endorses Larinda Hooks

The longtime Queens lawmaker became a leading criminal justice reform advocate and the voice of the Assembly.

2024 New York congressional battleground

Politics

Progressives speak up for Bowman after Latimer files

AOC and others supported Bowman ahead of an all-but-certain campaign announcement from George Latimer.

News & Politics

Politics

Brad Schwartz to challenge state Sen. Jack Martins on Long Island

Schwartz ran unsuccessfully for the seat in 2018 but is now ready to make another attempt.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: New York can’t afford to turn down $1 billion a year

Legalizing mobile sports betting brought the state nearly $1 billion. Legalizing online gambling and the online state lottery could bring in another $1 billion.

News & Politics

Politics

Which city leaders are calling for a federal takeover of Rikers Island?

The city comptroller, public advocate, state attorney general, federal prosecutors and even former DOC commissioners all support federal receivership for the city’s jails.

Editor's Note

Opinion

Editor’s note: Pablo Guzmán, through activism and journalism, made a difference

The Young Lords minister of communication became a fixture of New York’s press corps after the group disbanded in 1975.

News & Politics

Politics

Who might run for mayor in 2025 (besides Eric Adams)?

A number of politicians – ranging from progressives to centrists – are seriously considering the possibility of running for mayor.