2023 elections
Politics
Buffalo primary elections: Progressives strike out — again
Try as they might, progressive Democrats in Buffalo are having a hard time gaining traction. That reality was underscored in lopsided electoral losses Tuesday.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Mayor Adams, protect our city by funding our parks
Chronic underfunding is disproportionately affecting low-income communities, whose parks depend solely on public funding.
Policy
Policy
NYC food establishments to be required to use trash containers
The switch from loose garbage bags left curbside is the next phase in the city’s rat mitigation efforts
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Promoting three pillars of prevention for animal welfare in NYC
Bideawee President and CEO Leslie Granger talks prevention, problem solving and the human-animal bond – and how it prevents animal abuse and homelessness.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Hochul celebrated on election night with Queens DA Melinda Katz
All the candidates the governor endorsed were victorious on election night.
Personality
Personality
At his funeral, Dick Ravitch was lovingly remembered by political leaders and family
Gov. Kathy Hochul called him a “visionary” and the “consummate public servant.”
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Beating the Barron: a Q&A with council candidate Chris Banks
It was Banks’ fourth time running against Council Member Charles Barron, or his wife, in East New York.
Campaign Confidential
Politics
Key New York City Council primaries aren’t decided yet.
Which Democrat will try to unseat Vickie Paladino in November? Are we about to witness the rise of Heshy Tischler?
Winners & Losers
Personality
Winners & Losers: NY primaries edition
Candidates aside, here’s who’s phones are ringing off the hook – and who’s reassessing.
Homelessness
Policy
Homeless sweeps a 'failure,' NYC comptroller says in audit
Of the 2,308 people involuntarily removed from street encampments, just three ended up in permanent housing.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Opinion: Coming together to build a safe pathway for youth at risk
How a coalition of providers are stepping up to help with seed funding from New York state to help members of the LGBTQ and BIPOC communities
Politics
Politics
Trans activist Shéár Avory to run for Assembly seat in Hudson Valley
If elected, Avory would be the first out trans elected official in New York state.
Opinion
Personality
Commentary: Remembering Dick Ravitch, New York's civic treasure
Ravitch was the most consequential New York public servant in the past five decades. His life exemplifies the true meaning of “giving back.”
Politics
Politics
Charles Barron expected to lose City Council seat to Chris Banks
The Black radical socialist has represented East New York for 21 of the past 22 years.
Campaign Confidential
Politics
Isis McIntosh Green falls short in City Council challenge to Darlene Mealy
Mealy, a City Council member in Central Brooklyn, won despite being notoriously absent from both City Hall and her district.
2023 elections
Politics
Marjorie Velázquez easily wins City Council Democratic primary in the East Bronx
Her victory sets up a competitive general election race in this relatively moderate district.
2023 elections
Politics
Yusef Salaam of the Central Park 5 is heading to the City Council
He has gone from prison to exoneration and now to elected office.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Susan Zhuang declares victory in southern Brooklyn City Council seat
Zhuang defeated Wai Yee Chan and Stanley Ng in the Democratic primary, setting her up for a competitive general election in November.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
2023 New York City district attorney primary election results
Two top Democratic prosecutors face challenges, but from different policy perspectives.
Heard Around Town
Politics