Politics
Politics
New York laws named for the people they could have saved
After a tragedy, lawmakers have taken to naming their legislation for victims who would have been protected by it.
Campaign Confidential
Politics
Fightin’ in Brighton (Beach): Inna Vernikov questions Ari Kagan’s GOP credentials
The two New York City Council Republicans are supporting primary challenges against each other.
News & Politics
Politics
NYPD commissioner resigns amid tension with Mayor Eric Adams
Keechant Sewell, the first woman to lead the NYPD, is out after 18 months.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Jan. 6 rioter and George Santos ally Tina Forte says she’ll challenge AOC again
The Republican who lost in a landslide to Alexandria-Ocasio-Cortez in 2022 intends to run in 2024.
Campaign Confidential
Politics
Source of New Rochelle mayoral candidate’s contributions revealed as local real estate executives
The Westchester County Democratic Committee initially didn’t disclose its donations, leading to a monetary mystery.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: Poor air quality just added to the problems homeless people face in New York City
People living on the street were among the most vulnerable to the wildfire smoke that blanketed the city.
2023 session wrap-up
Policy
Legislative session not over until the Assembly says so
Assembly lawmakers are expected to return soon to consider a slew of prominent bills, including Sammy’s Law, a bill challenging wrongful convictions and a gaming deal with the Seneca Nation.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Bronx Fashion Week helps celebrate Pride with designer Victor Lopez at the New York Botanical Garden
The nonprofit hosted the event with an all-LGBTQ+ and all-BIPOC production team
Power Lists
Power Lists
The Top 50 Political Hangouts
The go-to restaurants, bars and event spaces for New York’s political set.
Politics
Politics
Some NYC Council members didn’t disclose their free tour of Israel
Conflicts of Interest Board filings show other elected officials have been traveling as well.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Interview: Conquering procurement reform
A discussion with Jennifer Geiling, former executive director of the Nonprofit Resiliency Committee formed in 2016 by Mayor Bill de Blasio
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
City Council goes to D.C. (not because the mayor told them to)
A Q&A with Council Member Justin Brannan on getting more federal funding for asylum-seekers and advocating for expedited work authorizations.
Politics
Politics
Driscoll down, but not out
The state Senate won’t give Hochul’s NYPA CEO nominee a vote, but he’ll stay on in an interim capacity
2023 session wrap-up
Policy
State lawmakers debate late into the night at session end
The legislature passed a series of bills Thursday night, from a bill to form a commission to study reparations in the state to a bill to seal criminal records after a certain amount of time.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: A smart city is an equitable city
New York City is hosting Smart City Expo USA in October.
New York City
Personality
Eric Adams’ friends and family with plush city jobs
The mayor has appointed a number of friends and family members to positions within his administration or city agencies.
Campaign Confidential
Politics
Will Keith Wright pick the right City Council candidate in Harlem?
As the Manhattan Democratic Party leader faces his own reelection, a win by Yusef Salaam could prove Wright’s power after a string of losses.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Appellate court hears arguments in case that could throw out congressional maps again
The case could open the door for the Independent Redistricting Commission and legislature to redraw congressional district maps (again) ahead of next year’s elections.
Homelessness
Policy