Nonprofits

NYN Media

Report: One-third of mothers, regardless of income, don’t seek employment due to childcare issues

The findings come from the latest reports added to the Robin Hood Foundation’s Poverty Tracker.

New York City

Personality

New York City indictment-era Halloween costume inspiration

The investigations into Mayor Eric Adams have provided so many starting points for the perfect outfit.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

Number of homeless veterans drops in New York amid calls for continued support

The state tally found that there were 700 known cases, down from more than 1,000 in 2023.

Heard Around Town

Politics

Fighting corruption charges, Eric Adams may have a friend in SCOTUS

The Supreme Court’s high bar for public corruption might be a comfort to Adams’ defense, but experts warn of the broader political pall hanging over City Hall.

Energy & Environment

Policy

Progressives warn state’s plan won’t produce enough renewable energy

The New York Power Authority’s draft plan would produce 3.5 gigawatts of renewable energy by 2030, but advocates say 15 gigawatts of clean energy is needed.

Heard Around Town

Politics

5 takeaways from the latest mayoral fundraising haul

Challengers to Mayor Eric Adams are going full steam ahead on fundraising, as the mayor’s future looks uncertain. So far, Comptroller Brad Lander leads the pack.

Personality

Personality

Why did the GOP pick Alison Esposito to challenge Rep. Pat Ryan?

Esposito was not the obvious choice to run against the Democratic incumbent, but she was the only one willing to challenge him.

2024 New York congressional battleground

Personality

The many missteps of Mondaire Jones

Elected as a progressive, Mondaire Jones has since refashioned himself as a moderate – and alienated many of his supporters.

2024 New York congressional battleground

Personality

Marc Molinaro shifts to the right

As county executive, Rep. Marc Molinaro was a pragmatic problem-solver. Since joining Congress, he’s embraced Trump’s brand of MAGA politics.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: Adams indictment highlights growing Turkish influence in U.S.

Local politicians like Mayor Eric Adams have become appealing targets for foreign patronage networks.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: NY ABLE celebrates seven year anniversary

The NY ABLE program allows people with disabilities to build up their savings – without jeopardizing their public benefits.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

At Transportation Alternatives, holding down the fort until a new leader is found

An interview with the nonprofit’s interim co-executive directors, Elizabeth Adams and Megan Eiss.

Polls

Personality

Here’s who City & State readers predict will win next month’s state legislative elections

More than 90 readers responded to City & State’s poll, with most predicting that incumbents would prevail in tough races.

Interviews & Profiles

Policy

NYC DOT Commish Ydanis Rodríguez is staying ‘laser-focused’

Rodríguez said he’s happy to be able to move forward with Greenpoint’s McGuinness Boulevard redesign after the city’s sudden reversal on the project.

Heard Around Town

Personality

Dustup at Gracie over DOC official’s lack of social media postings

Press secretary Annais Morales told Miriam Singh, the agency’s compliance officer, that other agency staff deserved their turn.