Interviews & Profiles
Personality
How George Santos infiltrated the Nassau County GOP
A new book “The Fabulist” explores the “Very American Legend” of the grifter who is now a household name.
News & Politics
Politics
Will Latimer challenge Bowman? It may come down to redistricting.
If the Independent Redistricting Commission redraws the congressional district’s boundaries, Westchester County Executive George Latimer could have a tough time beating Rep. Jamaal Bowman.
New York State
Policy
Poll: Broad support for universal free school meals, higher food stamp benefits
Siena College found that strong majorities backed these anti-hunger measures to be considered by the state Legislature.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Hudson Valley nonprofits partner on job opportunities for people with disablities
BRIDGES and Yes, She Can are collaborating on a store selling their products at the Palisades Center Mall.
Nonprofits
Personality
Helping New Yorkers in need of food
An interview with Jilly Stephens, CEO of City Harvest.
News & Politics
Politics
Gotham Government Relations cuts ties with former Obama administration official caught harassing halal cart vendor
“By the way, I’ll represent the food vendor pro bono if he wants to bring a lawsuit,” Gotham Government Relations president David Schwartz said.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Jerry Nadler’s outgoing chief of staff reflects on polarization, Israel and governing in the ‘Twitter age’
Amy Rutkin has worked in Congress for nearly 25 years. She says she used to have productive relationships with House Republicans’ staffers. That has changed.
News & Politics
Politics
As federal takeover of Rikers Island looms, Mayor Eric Adams insists jails conditions are improving
The mayor credited outgoing DOC commissioner Louis Molina with moving things in “the right direction.”
Policy
Politics
Ask the experts: Are the Adams administration’s budget cuts necessary?
Experts weigh in on the state of the city’s financial crisis and explore how the city should be dealing with it.
Education
Politics
Report: More than 300K NYC students are in overcrowded classrooms
A UFT study found that 50% of schools with a high concentration of poverty that receive federal funds, have larger class sizes than state law currently limits.
Policy
Politics
Hochul announces attempt to address hate online amid rise in antisemitism and Islamophobia
The governor said she would put more resources toward social media surveillance on college campuses and pressure social media companies to curb hateful rhetoric.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Why you need to calm yourself over the FBI investigation into Eric Adams’ campaign fundraising
Context provides a sobering look at a probe that ultimately may not impact the New York City mayor.
Criminal Justice
Opinion
Opinion: It’s time to reinvest the savings from the Less is More Act
Five communities impacted by New York’s historic parole rules said investments in housing and mental health treatment services should be a priority.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: I was left off the Gen X list
City & State somehow missed including its editor-in-chief from its newest, and possibly coolest recognition.
Heard Around Town
Policy
Council pushes improved alerts to New Yorkers after Canadian wildfire smoke choked city
A trio of bills would bolster better communication during air-quality emergencies.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Helping New Yorkers in need of food
An interview with Jilly Stephens, CEO of City Harvest.
Albany Agenda
Politics
Democratic socialists look to make inroads in the Bronx
The DSA plans to endorse challenges to incumbent Assembly Member Michael Benedetto in the East Bronx. They’re also eyeing seats in Queens and Central Brooklyn.
News & Politics
Politics