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.

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.”

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.

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

More people have died in New York City jails than previously known

Since 2014, at least 120 people held in city jails have died while in custody or shortly after being released on medical grounds – but some of those deaths have gone unreported.