Politics
Politics
Redistricting commission submits new Assembly maps, with few changes
Now the state Legislature will review the redrawn districts.
Politics
Politics
The budget is late, but not as late as many of its predecessors
Not to freak you out but New York leaders have pushed this into late April, May, even August.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: New York's public safety and affordable housing crises are inextricably linked
Amid stalled budget talks, it’s time we treat them as such
Politics
Politics
Big takeaways from first quarter 2023 congressional fundraising
Democratic power brokers raked in the cash while Rep. George Santos barely received any donations.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Adrienne Adams calls for pay parity and other support for nonprofits
The New York City Council speaker kicked off a gathering of nonprofit professionals and government leaders to discuss bold new ideas for the sector.
Heard Around Town
Policy
Adams shouldn’t cut housing agency budgets, advocates say
Developers and homeless service providers united against the New York City mayor’s budget cut plans.
Nonprofits
Policy
Adrienne Adams calls for pay parity and other support for nonprofits
The New York City Council speaker kicked off a gathering of nonprofit professionals and government leaders to discuss bold new ideas for the sector.
News & Politics
Politics
Caitlin Halligan confirmed to the New York Court of Appeals
The state Senate voted 47-12 to confirm Gov. Kathy Hochul’s associate chief judge nominee.
Housing
Policy
Lawmakers to Hochul: No housing without ‘good cause’
A growing number of state legislators say they’d rather cut housing from the budget completely than approve a deal without tenant protections.
Politics
Politics
Eric Adams: Biden has ‘failed New York City’ on asylum-seeker support
The New York City mayor assailed the president in his strongest terms yet, as he pleaded for support in getting migrants work authorizations.
Politics
Politics
Rowan Wilson confirmed as first Black chief judge of the Court of Appeals
The state Senate voted 40-19 to confirm Gov. Kathy Hochul’s most recent chief judge nominee.
Housing
Policy
Senate open to zoning overrides but Assembly opposed, sources say
Housing is now dominating budget talks as state leaders work towards passing a budget that’s more than two weeks late
Heard Around Town
Policy
NYC Schools names smaller class size working group
A City Council member, budget wonks, parents and more will be talking about the hotly debated legislation passed last year.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Good Cause is good economic development
Rising market-rate rents are driving workers out of the city and hurting the state’s overall economy. Albany can stanch the bleeding by including Good Cause Eviction legislation.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Donald Glover makes surprise visit to Good Shepherd Services graduation
The actor, comedian and rapper surprised all at the nonprofit’s Mentored Internship Program ceremony
Politics
Politics
NY bill calls for governor’s salary to be withheld during budget delay
State lawmakers are prohibited from receiving a salary until a final budget is passed, and they want the governor to abide by the same rules.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Coney Island casino bid gathers signatures of support
Expect to see more community engagement as developers compete for licenses.
Homelessness
Policy
Bill for privacy in homeless shelters unites progressives, conservatives
New York City Council members say individual sleeping areas would improve homeless New Yorkers’ quality of life.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Officials reach a tentative compromise on bail
After weeks of negotiations, legislative leaders and the governor have all but signed off on a deal that would remove the ‘least restrictive means’ standard for violent felonies
Editor's Note
Opinion