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COMMENTARY: Why police should be trained and prepared to protect children from trauma when their parents are arrested
Partnering with community based organizations, law enforcement agencies can meet the state’s new accreditation standard for safeguarding kids.
News & Politics
Politics
Amid Israel-Hamas war, Kathy Hochul takes the international stage
The New York governor has talked with the White House and Israel’s president about the war and Wednesday traveled to Israel for a “solidarity mission.”
News & Politics
Politics
Adams criticized for not offering enough support for Palestinians
The mayor’s response to the ongoing violence in Israel and Palestine has upset some local Muslim leaders, which could frustrate his attempts to court the growing voting bloc.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Long Island Republican trio goes rogue, votes for Lee Zeldin for speaker of the House
The former rep and gubernatorial candidate still has a few fans in Congress.
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Amplify Her Foundation plans $1 million inaugural grantmaking cycle
The new philanthropic organization at the same time has released the new report, “If She Can Make it Here,” which will be used in the selection process.
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Politics
On national TV, Eric Adams falsely accuses DSA of carrying swastikas and calling for extermination of Jews
Members of the Democratic Socialists of America have condemned the mayor’s inaccurate comments as cynical and are said to be considering legal action.
New York City
Policy
New York City unveils AI action plan
The first of its kind for a major U.S. city, the strategy sets a framework for the responsible roll out of artificial intelligence by agencies.
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Politics
Here’s how politicians are reacting to Inna Vernikov’s arrest
Gov. Kathy Hochul, City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal and other politicians have weighed in.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Q&A: Ron Kim’s latest update on nursing home deaths investigation
The Aging Committee chair talked about cooperating with the feds and the next steps for the 2024 legislative session.
Opinion
Opinion
Commentary: Hakeem Jeffries’ socialist problem
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries can’t defeat the Democratic Socialists of America, and they can’t defeat him, leading to an uncomfortable stasis.
Editor's Note
Personality
Editor’s note: Is the NYPD’s K5 robot an example of friendly AI?
The robot has been working the midnight shifts and a recent holiday, which makes sense for keeping a watchful eye on crowds.
New York State
Personality
Q&A: Building YIMBY support for affordable housing in New York City
A discussion with Annemarie Gray, executive director of the nonprofit Open New York.
New York State
Policy
González-Rojas reintroduces legislation to eliminate social worker testing requirement
The difficult clinical exam has been considered a barrier for people of color from working in their communities
News & Politics
Politics
Council Member Inna Vernikov arrested on gun charge
The Republican from Brooklyn turned herself in and was charged with criminal possession of a firearm after she openly carried a pistol to a college protest, in violation of state gun laws.
Politics
Politics
Council Member Inna Vernikov brought a gun to a protest. Did she break the law?
Openly carrying a pistol to a college protest could fall afoul of New York state’s strict gun laws.
New York State
Politics
Exclusive: Working Families Party endorses Claire Cousin for a Hudson Valley Assembly seat
She will take on Assembly Member Didi Barrett in the Democratic primary next year.
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Three decades of leadership, activism and lessons learned leading The Fortune Society
The organization’s executive director JoAnne Page sat down with New York Nonprofit Media to discuss her tenure at the nonprofit and what’s next.
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