New York City Council

Policy

City Council approves crackdown on lithium-ion batteries

A string of deadly fires over the past year have been caused by the batteries in New York City.

Editor's Note

Opinion

Editor’s note: A subway train improvement creates a whole new breed of straphanger

Everyone going back-and-forth across the open gangways on the new R211T cars deserves the distinction of being called “Gangway Walkers.”

Policy

Policy

Out with the new, in with the old: Eric Adams wants to go back to laxer sanctuary protections

In his most forceful comments on the issue to date, the New York City mayor wants to collaborate with federal immigration authorities when a migrant is merely suspected of committing a crime.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: Those who live in NYCHA can put an end to its corruption

An argument for the creation of Resident Management Corporations to manage the nation’s largest public housing system.

News & Politics

Politics

State Legislature proposes new congressional map

The new map would extend Rep. Tom Suozzi’s district into Suffolk County and move Co-Op City into Rep. Jamaal Bowman’s district.

Albany Agenda

Politics

NY Dems toss bipartisan congressional map

The state Senate and Assembly both rejected the proposed lines – which Democrats previously sued for.

NYPD

Policy

In a new seat of power, Yusef Salaam questions NYPD on wrongful convictions.

Salaam said that his new council office has heard from hundreds of individuals who said that they are in prison for a crime that they didn’t commit.

2024 New York congressional battleground

Politics

Who’s running for Congress in the Western NY special election?

After former Rep. Brian Higgins stepped down, the 26th Congressional District special election is likely to be a win for Democrats.

News & Politics

Exclusive Politics

Exclusive: Justin Brannan’s chief of staff challenges GOP Assembly Member Alec Brook-Krasny

Brook-Krasny left the Democratic Party to become a Republican in 2022. He now faces a strong challenge from Chris McCreight, Brannan’s chief of staff.

Eric Adams

Politics

Eric Adams’ visibility may not mean greater transparency

New York City government has in fact gone backward in several areas, including with law enforcement.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

HeadCount celebrates 20 years with new leadership

Lucille Wenegieme, the nonprofit’s new executive director, takes on voter registration.

Editor's Note

Opinion

Editor’s Note: Build affordable housing in the Penn Station neighborhood, not tennis courts and fashion runways

A proposal for a venue in the area that would host the U.S. Open and New York Fashion Week fails to address New York City’s greatest need.

Politics

Politics

NYC Department of Education backs changes to state law to allow fully-remote meetings

Pro-Palestine parents who serve on school advisory councils have received death threats and are now afraid to meet in person, but current state law requires in-person meetings.