Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Who's left holding the bag?
The ‘Bigger Fees for Big Delivery Bill’ could force struggling local restaurants to pay higher fees to out-of-state delivery companies.
Education
Policy
‘Zombie’ charter compromise angers public school advocates
Gov. Kathy Hochul originally wanted to lift the New York City charter cap, but is now considering reviving about two dozen lapsed charter licenses instead.
Politics
Politics
Teachers union rallies for more money, less paperwork
More than a third of an educator’s day is spent on tasks that don’t benefit kids, the union claims.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Opinion: Government support is essential for investing in nonprofits
If banks can be saved, so can our organizations.
Policy
Policy
Why does the NYC Council think there’s more money to spend than Eric Adams?
City Hall and the City Council often have different budget projections – and the council has been more accurate in recent years.
Policy
Policy
More mental health crisis respite centers, in NYC Council plan
Mayor Eric Adams has his own mental health plan, but the council plans to push its priorities in the budget.
Heard Around Town
Politics
NYC Council Member James Gennaro is endorsing RFK Jr. for president
Gennaro loves vaccines, but he’s also got love for his old pal.
Heard Around Town
Personality
Baruch College t-shirt plays off Rep. George Santos’ lie
Alumni donors can say: ‘I never had to lie about being a Baruch College graduate.’
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Lester Chang: ‘The people have spoken that voted me in’
The newly elected Assembly member talked bail reform, his new district office and residency requirements.
Heard Around Town
Personality
Adams upstaged by James, de Blasio at ‘Inner Circle Show’
The mayor’s rebuttal featured a Broadway actor and rat-smashing practice.
New York City
Opinion
Editor’s Note: The pandemic proved free buses are worth exploring
Removing the fare box makes this transportation option an even more vital service for New Yorkers.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s Note: The pandemic proved free buses are worth exploring
The pandemic showed how removing the fare box makes this transportation option an even more vital service for New Yorkers.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Legal service nonprofits step up to help tenants facing eviction
Lawyers from The Legal Aid Society and Legal Services NYC are helping New Yorkers with rental assistance applications amidst payment delays and voucher termination.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: NYC’s ‘Right to Counsel’ program in dire need of funding life raft
Provider staffing shortages have left people alone to navigate housing court.
Political Personalities with Skye
Stream
Bridging the Gap between Policy & Culture: Minority Millennials' We Are The Future Summit
Dan Lloyd, founder & president of Minority Millennials, details his entrepreneurial career in the nonprofit space, as well as its start in the hip-hop music scene in Newark, NJ
Personality
Personality
Does Mayor Eric Adams smoke weed? City & State New York readers are split
Behold, the results of our highly unscientific 4/20 reader poll.
Education
Politics
Lawsuit claims New York City children with special education needs should have been evaluated sooner
Three public school families suing the Department of Education argue that its failure to provide timely special education evaluations to students with disabilities has hampered their education.
Personality
Personality
Iwen Chu: I am the first one to get elected; I will not be the last one.
As the first senator elected to represent the first Asian-majority district, Chu has a plan to address the needs of her AAPI and immigrant constituents.
Heard Around Town
Policy