Policy
Policy
NYC Council passes compromise outdoor dining program
The pandemic-era program will become permanent, but with some changes.
NYPD
Politics
Protesters call on Caban to fire officers in slaying of Kawaski Trawick
A march from City Hall to police headquarters demanded action from newly appointed Commissioner Eddie Caban
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Nonprofit study: NY’s homeless veterans need continued support
A shift in policy is needed to better serve this vulnerable population, according to a new report from Services for the Underserved
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Public schools need student journalists, too
Instead of subsidizing expensive journalism degrees, the mayor should invest in student journalism in public schools.
Campaigns & Elections
Policy
State Board of Elections approves controversial electronic voting machines
In a 3-1 vote, the ExpressVoteXL machines were certified by the state, but one commissioner predicted lawsuits to follow.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
LinkNYC to spotlight nonprofit PSAs
The internet kiosks will feature public service announcements from local providers
Labor
Politics
City Council backs striking Hollywood unions
The Council passed non-binding resolutions demanding Hollywood studios negotiate with striking actors and writers.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Antonio Reynoso wants to make Brooklyn the safest place to have a baby
The borough president focused on maternal health in his fiscal year 2023 capital budget.
Politics
Politics
On Brooklyn Democratic Party Gala night, the borough becomes ‘the center of the universe’
The annual event drew power brokers from across the city touting the party’s unity.
Policy
Policy
Adams, Hochul, James announce $485 million gun violence prevention plan
The “Blueprint for Community Safety” was written by the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force.
Personality
Personality
Which New York elected officials can complete our summer political bingo?
Just because it’s a slow time of year doesn’t mean the politicking stops.
Policy
Policy
New York BOE expected to vote on the use of highly controversial electronic voting machines
Watchdogs have raised concerns about the machines’ vulnerability to glitches and hacks and say paper ballots are still the most secure.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: A greater society begins by properly caring for the overlooked
Greater funding is needed to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and the providers who help care for them.
Personality
Personality
Justin Brannan rocks out to this playlist
The New York City Council member’s picks range from punk rock to dad rock.
Politics
Politics
Justin Brannan knows what it takes for Democrats to win in Bay Ridge
To survive reelection in southern Brooklyn, Brannan is focusing on constituent service and pragmatic politics.
Political Personalities with Skye
Stream
Rep. Yvette Clarke and EmblemHealth CEO Karen Ignagni discuss barriers to equitable healthcare and solutions offered at Neighborhood Care Crown Heights
With 13 locations across New York City and Long Island, EmblemHealth Neighborhood Care provides in-person and virtual support, connections to local resources, and free programs to support community health and wellness.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Opinion: A greater society begins by properly caring for the overlooked
Greater funding is needed to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and the providers who help care for them.
Nonprofits
NYN Media