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Politics
Here’s how politicians are reacting to Inna Vernikov’s arrest
Gov. Kathy Hochul, City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal and other politicians have weighed in.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Q&A: Ron Kim’s latest update on nursing home deaths investigation
The Aging Committee chair talked about cooperating with the feds and the next steps for the 2024 legislative session.
Opinion
Opinion
Commentary: Hakeem Jeffries’ socialist problem
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries can’t defeat the Democratic Socialists of America, and they can’t defeat him, leading to an uncomfortable stasis.
Editor's Note
Personality
Editor’s note: Is the NYPD’s K5 robot an example of friendly AI?
The robot has been working the midnight shifts and a recent holiday, which makes sense for keeping a watchful eye on crowds.
New York State
Personality
Q&A: Building YIMBY support for affordable housing in New York City
A discussion with Annemarie Gray, executive director of the nonprofit Open New York.
New York State
Policy
González-Rojas reintroduces legislation to eliminate social worker testing requirement
The difficult clinical exam has been considered a barrier for people of color from working in their communities
News & Politics
Politics
Council Member Inna Vernikov arrested on gun charge
The Republican from Brooklyn turned herself in and was charged with criminal possession of a firearm after she openly carried a pistol to a college protest, in violation of state gun laws.
Politics
Politics
Council Member Inna Vernikov brought a gun to a protest. Did she break the law?
Openly carrying a pistol to a college protest could fall afoul of New York state’s strict gun laws.
New York State
Politics
Exclusive: Working Families Party endorses Claire Cousin for a Hudson Valley Assembly seat
She will take on Assembly Member Didi Barrett in the Democratic primary next year.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Three decades of leadership, activism and lessons learned leading The Fortune Society
The organization’s executive director JoAnne Page sat down with New York Nonprofit Media to discuss her tenure at the nonprofit and what’s next.
Technology
Policy
Dispelling technology fears as New York City move towards automation
While leaders and tech industry professionals push for digitization, the MTA seeks to rebuild credibility.
News & Politics
Politics
Hochul declines to offer any support to Palestinian New Yorkers
As violence in Israel and Palestine escalates, Gov. Kathy Hochul has issued multiple statements in support of Israel and Jewish New Yorkers – but nothing for Palestinians.
Political Personalities with Skye
Stream
Behind the scenes at Terminal 6 with Helena Williams, Project Executive and CEO, JFK Millennium Partners.
The new JFK Terminal 6 is a public-private partnership between the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and JFK Millennium Partners
Personality
Personality
City & State and Spectrum host event celebrating Latino leaders
The webinar featured comments from deputy mayor Ana Almanzar, HPD head Adolfo Carrión Jr., state Sen. Kristen Gonzalez and other Hispanic voices in government.
Policy
Policy
Hochul, AG back bills regulating minors’ social media use
One bill would prohibit social media sites from showing algorithmic feeds to minors without parental consent, while another would limit data collection from users under 18.
Editor's Note
Personality
Editor’s Note: Eric Adams sadly delivered mixed messages on trip to Latin America
The New York City mayor was applauded for saying, “mi casa es su casa,” while at the same time warning there was no more room to house asylum-seekers.
New York City
Policy
Adams admin talks longer-term climate resiliency measures
“The climate is changing faster than our infrastructure can keep up,” Chief Climate Officer Rohit Aggarwala said.
Politics
Opinion