Nonprofits
NYN Media
We Stay/Nos Quedamos celebrates 30 years with its annual South Bronx event
The nonprofit’s We Are Melrose festival highlights the local community and its culture
Immigration
Policy
Amid heat wave, at least one shelter for asylum-seekers lacks air conditioning
NYC Emergency Management Commissioner Zach Iscol said the city limits the age of residents of a Harlem shelter that doesn’t have air conditioning.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Former Hochul appointee joins Frank Carone’s Oaktree
Daniel Tietz, who left his post as commissioner of the state Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, now works for the consulting firm started by New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ former chief of staff.
Housing
Policy
Hochul announces agreement to build housing units at World Trade Center site
Coming off of a legislative session with little movement on her signature issue, the governor has announced another housing development in New York City.
Politics
Politics
Ripple effects of Kevin Thomas’ congressional run
Politicians on Long Island could shift seats to potentially fill open spots in the state Senate or Assembly because of his move.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Ritchie Torres once again pushing consequences for Santos
After facing an ethics complaint and calls for expulsion, the embattled lawmaker is now facing possible censorship.
Infrastructure
Policy
New York City crane collapses, hits neighboring building
The building struck by the crane is home to a Success Academy charter school.
Politics
Politics
Lisa Zornberg named City Hall’s next top lawyer
The former federal prosecutor and white collar defense attorney will take over for Brendan McGuire.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Here’s how we can end the chaos at our curbs
Albany must give New York City home rule to pursue automated enforcement
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor's Note: How many more will die at Rikers?
The city keeps sending people to the infamous jail complex, and people keep dying.
Campaigns & Elections
Policy
Yvette Clarke sounds alarm about AI in political messaging
The Brooklyn rep says 2024 “will be the first election cycle where AI-generated ads will be an integral part of how we do campaign advertising.”
Heard Around Town
Personality
Hochul finally gets a portrait in the state Capitol LCA pressroom
Andrew Cuomo’s portrait also has a new home.
Kathy Hochul
Politics
Who’s who in Kathy Hochul’s administration?
Here are some of the insiders the governor has appointed to run the state.
Labor
Politics
The nation’s biggest public union wants to help fix the workforce shortage
The group launched a listening tour in New York and has already received feedback from state and local workers on what governments can do to attract and retain employees.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Opinion: Here’s how we can end the chaos at our curbs
Albany must give New York City home rule to pursue automated enforcement
Political Personalities with Skye
Stream
Offshore Wind Turbines in Long Beach will Power 1 Million Long Island Homes
90% of energy on Long Island comes from fossil fuel plants which negatively impact both the environment and our public health. Hear how transitioning to clean energy, like offshore wind, will help New Yorkers in more ways than one.
Politics
Politics
NY swing district Republicans are less neutral on abortion than they promised
On the campaign trail, they said abortion should be a states’ issue. In office, some New York GOP reps have changed their tune.
Power Lists
Power Lists
Who’s Who in Government Relations
Notable New Yorkers advocating for policy changes at the city, state and federal levels.
Policy
Policy
Here's how parents are really treated on Rikers
Unable to exercise their parental rights, incarcerated fathers and mothers can often feel isolated from their children.
Policy
Policy