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Bob Holden hopes his chief of staff will decide to run for his Queens seat
The conservative Democrat and founder of the Common Sense Caucus has occupied a unique role on the City Council.
Personality
Personality
The state Legislature wants New Yorkers to celebrate onions, sheep and synonyms
The recent commemorative days that have passed in Albany.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Filling seats and satisfying staff at a uniquely funded nonprofit theater
An interview with 59E59 Artistic Director Val Day
News & Politics
Politics
Susan Zhuang cop-biting incident highlights deep divides among southern Brooklyn Democrats
The council member was welcomed to a packed press conference like a hero on Thursday – but many of her colleagues have gleefully mocked her.
Opinion
Opinion: Why we love the personalities in politics
Here’s a way to bridge us all and save democracy
Events
Policy
Taking a proactive approach to technology, cyber security and AI for New York’s future
Experts weigh in at City & State’s 2024 Government Innovation Summit
2024 New York congressional battleground
Politics
2024 New York congressional races to watch
Seven seats that could determine the House majority.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Diana Ayala has a possible successor in mind: her chief of staff
The 2025 race is already on in the East Harlem and South Bronx City Council district.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
A spotlight on community schools, as migrant students join their cohorts
A conversation with City Year New York’s Annie Kessler, former AmeriCorps member and now executive director of the nonprofit.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Here’s how much state Senate and Assembly candidates spent per vote
In low-turnout primaries, big spending didn’t always translate to lots of votes.
News & Politics
Politics
Proponents and detractors spend big on New York Equal Rights Amendment
The ballot initiative drew pushback from a major pro-life donor.
News & Politics
Politics
Hochul again puts up impressive fundraising numbers
No one has announced a challenge to the incumbent governor, but anyone thinking about it has a long way to go in terms of the money game
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Hosting 'Mamita' events that provide a safe space for pregnant and migrant mothers
A look at the monthly service provided by Doulas En Espanol for the Hispanic community.
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Politics
DSA Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani is considering a run for NYC mayor
Sources say the socialist state legislator from Queens is testing the waters.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Empowering Asian and immigrant youth to pursue their futures
An interview with Jiyoon Chung, executive director of Apex for Youth, on how the nonprofit wants to expand its services throughout New York City and beyond.
2024 presidential election
Politics
Hochul denounces political violence after Trump assassination attempt
The governor called the shooting “disgusting” but did not back off her political criticisms of the former president.
2024 presidential election
Politics
What could a second Trump presidency mean for New York?
New York is home to some of the former president’s harshest critics.
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Politics