Heard Around Town
Personality
Vegan Mayor Eric Adams cuts the ribbon on Midtown steakhouse
The Theater District location was the third opening for the three brothers who run the chain of restaurants.
Politics
Politics
Will the red wave wash away the last Democratic seat on Long Island?
The Suffolk County executive race – which pits Republican official Ed Romaine against little-known Democratic businessman Dave Calone – highlights Democrats’ challenges in the suburbs.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Rick Cotton on LaGuardia, World Trade Center, Port Authority Bus Terminal projects
The executive director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has learned a thing or two about getting massive projects to the finish line.
Energy & Environment
Opinion
Opinion: New York must require companies to disclose greenhouse gas emissions
California just passed the most sweeping environmental accountability bill to date. New York should be next.
2024 New York congressional battleground
Politics
Who’s running in NY-19?
The upstate swing district will be host to a rematch come next November
Personality
Personality
Halloween costume inspiration from New York government mascots
Only real government insiders will get your costume.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
United Way of New York City warns against changes to SNAP
The organization expressed concern over Congress’ decision to impose work requirements on adults between the ages of 51 and 55 to receive full benefits.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
DeRosa: ‘Hochul’s a sideshow’
The Cuomo administration was so desperate to get then-Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul off the ticket that they tried to find positions for her at Planned Parenthood and in the federal government, according to the former governor’s top aide.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Bronx Parent Housing Network rebrands to Housing Solutions of New York
The new name stems from the tremendous growth the organization has experienced over the past year.
Policy
Poll: Majority of New Yorkers support aid to Israel
Most Democrats and a vast majority of New York Jews said the U.S. should share economic and military aid with Israel, while half of those polled said a large-scale invasion would be unwise.
Policy
Policy
Adams admin questioned on “perplexing” migrant costs
City Council members honed in on ballooning “per diem” costs of sheltering asylum-seekers in New York City at an oversight hearing Monday.
Policy
Policy
3 NY lawmakers ask: Could there be unity around getting stranded New Yorkers out of Israel and Palestinian territories?
Proposed legislation would cover travel costs for New Yorkers stuck in both Israel and Palestine territories to return home.
Personality
Personality
Book excerpt: Melissa DeRosa’s inside look on the final days of the Cuomo administration
In the chapter, DeRosa calls Kathy Hochul “ill-equipped” for the job of governor.
Editor's Note
Personality
Editor’s Note: As Penn Station redevelopment plan moves forward, Moynihan Train Hall shouldn’t be taken for granted
The building evokes the grandeur of the original Penn Station, which was demolished 60 years ago this month.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
New York’s goal for ‘safe, secure, ethical and transparent” AI
A Q&A with Jennifer Lorenz, Executive Deputy CIO, State Office of Information and Technology Services
Technology
Personality
Teaching the next generation about AI
A Q&A Rep. Paul Tonko, member of the Artificial Intelligence Caucus
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
New York is ignoring the AI revolution, at its peril
A Q&A Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine
Technology
Personality
AI can be used to provide better services for New Yorkers
A Q&A Assembly Member Clyde Vanel, chair of the Subcommittee on Internet and New Technology
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Better understanding the risks of AI for New York City agencies
A Q&A with Jennifer Gutiérrez, chair of the New York City Council Technology Committee
Interviews & Profiles
Personality