Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: The case for fixing probation and parole
Research shows that the supposed benefits of probation and parole are illusory, but their harms are very real.
New York City Council
Politics
Council members accuse City Hall of telling contractors to stay away from Council hearing
None of the city contractors invited to testify bothered to show up to the hearing. Council Members Julie Won and Gale Brewer blamed the Adams administration.
Events
Policy
City & State’s Government Procurement conference focuses on modernization
The event attended by government leaders and procurement experts stressed the importance of robust digitization and best business practices.
Immigration
Politics
After meeting with Biden, Hochul touts TPS as a win
The governor initially distanced herself from the issue of asylum-seekers in New York City, but she’s taking credit for getting the feds to act.
Housing
Policy
5 things to know about Eric Adams’ latest housing proposal
The New York City mayor unveiled the latest on his goal to become a “City of Yes.”
New York City
Policy
11 key figures from New York City’s latest report card
Important stats on affordable housing, composting, dog ownership and more
New York City
Policy
New York City schools are embracing AI. Lawmakers had some questions.
After an about-face on ChatGPT, the Department of Education plans to develop AI policy for grades K-12 by June.
Immigration
Policy
Hochul doesn’t talk state work permits with Biden
But state Senate lawyers are currently analyzing new legislation that would supersede the federal government
Nonprofits
NYN Media
New York Blood Center welcomes newly eligible LGBTQ+ donors
The move comes after the Food and Drug Administration issued its final guidance on a screening process that is not based on sexual or gender identity.
Campaigns & Elections
Policy
New York Republicans file lawsuit challenging newly signed mail voting law
Led by Rep. Elise Stefanik, conservatives say the new law violates the state Constitution.
Heard Around Town
Policy
Free buses start on Sunday
A pilot program to test the feasibility of fareless buses is set to start Sept. 24.
New York City
Politics
Republicans parrot Eric Adams at Homeland Security Committee hearing on migrants
The GOP used Adams’ comments that the issue would “destroy the city,” to argue the border should be closed. Adams hasn’t called for closing the border.
Policy
Policy
DOC stopped providing tampons to detainees – despite 2016 law mandating it
The Department of Correction has a problem with menstruation, amid fears that tampons will be used to smoke drugs and menstrual cups will be used for “splashings.”
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
New policy group spends big on D’Esposito attack ads
Formed in February, Empire State Voices has targeted several New York Republicans in swing districts – and it’s not clear who’s funding them.
Policy
Policy
Report: Community preschool teachers paid half as much as public school teachers
Over the course of a 25-year career, educators working in privately-run preschool programs could make $690,000 less than public school teachers.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Nonprofit delivers books – and access to information – to those in prison
How a couple of public defenders and their seven-year-old organization joined other groups in sending thousands of titles to incarcerated individuals.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Progressives denounce Eric Adams’ budget cuts
Lawmakers said the cuts threaten services and city agencies.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Prince William gets canceled on by Eric Adams
The Prince of Wales was to meet with the mayor during his latest visit to New York City, but instead settled for greeting FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh at a Lower Manhattan firehouse.
Personality
Personality
The infamous Independent Democratic Conference: Where are they now?
A group of eight state Senate Democrats caucused with Republicans for years. None are still in office.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics