New York City

Policy

The NYCLU is using art to spark a debate about the NYPD's massive budget

This new exhibit, “29 Million Dreams,” was advertised on a truck driving around City Hall.

Budget

Policy

As state budget process reportedly winds down, will there be time to review the final document?

Some lawmakers are urging Gov. Kathy Hochul not to expedite the vote with a “message of necessity.”

Policy

Policy

Public defenders tell legislators not to compromise on discovery reform

Dozens of public defender offices said that they were excluded from closed-door discussions about possible changes to the law.

Policy

NYN Media

Report: 50% of working-age households do not meet the minimum cost of living

The alarming statistic is up from 36% in 2021, according to the study.

Policy

Policy

Eric Adams’ executive budget, by the numbers

A look at New York’s city’s fiscal year 2024 budget proposal.

New York City

Policy

Adams backs off full 4% cuts for some agencies in executive budget proposal

It’s not just libraries that will be spared the full breadth of the latest round of budget cuts. Agencies including the Department of Sanitation and Department of Homeless Services face reduced cuts.

Politics

Politics

Cuomo, who specialized in controlling ethics commissions, sues existing ethics commission for being too independent of the governor

The former governor filed a lawsuit against the new Commission on Ethics and Lobbying to challenge its ‘constitutional authority’ over a probe into his pandemic book deal.

Politics

Politics

Jimmy Oddo to head NYC Department of Buildings

The former Staten Island borough president will take over following former City Council Member Eric Ulrich’s resignation from the post.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

Helping Black and Brown youth harness their power

Minority Millennials founder Dan Lloyd spoke to New York Nonprofit Media about empowering young people of color to become civically engaged and the upcoming We Are The Future Summit.

Heard Around Town

Politics

Torres is supportive of Biden, but wary about his age

The 35-year-old Rep. Ritchie Torres – ‘an embryo in Congress’ – spoke after the 80-year-old president launched his reelection campaign.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Helping Black and Brown youth harness their power

Minority Millennials founder Dan Lloyd spoke to New York Nonprofit Media about empowering young people of color to become civically engaged and the upcoming We Are The Future Summit.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: Who's left holding the bag?

The ‘Bigger Fees for Big Delivery Bill’ could force struggling local restaurants to pay higher fees to out-of-state delivery companies.

Education

Policy

‘Zombie’ charter compromise angers public school advocates

Gov. Kathy Hochul originally wanted to lift the New York City charter cap, but is now considering reviving about two dozen lapsed charter licenses instead.

Politics

Politics

Teachers union rallies for more money, less paperwork

More than a third of an educator’s day is spent on tasks that don’t benefit kids, the union claims.

Policy

Policy

Why does the NYC Council think there’s more money to spend than Eric Adams?

City Hall and the City Council often have different budget projections – and the council has been more accurate in recent years.

Policy

Policy

More mental health crisis respite centers, in NYC Council plan

Mayor Eric Adams has his own mental health plan, but the council plans to push its priorities in the budget.