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How can government adapt new technologies to attract and retain the next generation of workers?
Lloyd Levine, National Senior Executive, State Government Strategy - Technology and Telecommunications for T-Mobile shares insights
Heard Around Town
Politics
So, which bus routes should be free?
Levine and Richards give up their picks for Hochul’s fare-free bus pilot program
Policy
Policy
Hochul announces tentative agreement on state budget
The governor says she and legislative leaders have reached a deal for a $229 billion spending plan
NYPD
Policy
The NYPD isn’t the only overspender on overtime. Just the biggest.
Mayor Adams complained people care too much about police department overtime. There’s a reason.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Opinion: Background checks and blanket hiring exclusions don’t reduce risk – they limit opportunities
Hiring restrictions, including background checks, prevent qualified job applicants from securing employment.
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.”
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Exclusive: New report finds nonprofit leadership in NYC metro area dominated by white CEOs
The findings come from an analysis of leaders in eight counties.
Nonprofits
Politics
Exclusive: New report finds nonprofit leadership in NYC metro area dominated by white CEOs
The findings come from an analysis of leaders in eight counties.
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
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.
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