Nonprofits
NYN Media
Acacia Network builds on a legacy of Latino pioneers
The Bronx-based organization has preserved and continued the work of activists, community leaders and other nonprofits since it was founded nearly two decades ago.
Immigration
Politics
Mayor Adams: Requiring pre-approval of migrant contracts ‘defies logic’
The Adams administration lashed out at Brad Lander after the city comptroller stripped City Hall of its power to enter into emergency contracts.
Politics
Politics
Jeff Aubry announces retirement, endorses Larinda Hooks
The longtime Queens lawmaker became a leading criminal justice reform advocate and the voice of the Assembly.
2024 New York congressional battleground
Politics
Progressives speak up for Bowman after Latimer files
AOC and others supported Bowman ahead of an all-but-certain campaign announcement from George Latimer.
News & Politics
Politics
Brad Schwartz to challenge state Sen. Jack Martins on Long Island
Schwartz ran unsuccessfully for the seat in 2018 but is now ready to make another attempt.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: New York can’t afford to turn down $1 billion a year
Legalizing mobile sports betting brought the state nearly $1 billion. Legalizing online gambling and the online state lottery could bring in another $1 billion.
News & Politics
Politics
Which city leaders are calling for a federal takeover of Rikers Island?
The city comptroller, public advocate, state attorney general, federal prosecutors and even former DOC commissioners all support federal receivership for the city’s jails.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: Pablo Guzmán, through activism and journalism, made a difference
The Young Lords minister of communication became a fixture of New York’s press corps after the group disbanded in 1975.
News & Politics
Politics
Who might run for mayor in 2025 (besides Eric Adams)?
A number of politicians – ranging from progressives to centrists – are seriously considering the possibility of running for mayor.
Heard Around Town
Policy
Coalition fighting right to shelter changes to rally in Albany and NYC
The group has expanded its ranks in the last month.
Albany Agenda
Politics
After his expulsion from Congress, George Santos goes on the warpath
His posts have targeted Reps. Mike Lawler, Nicole Malliotakis and Nick LaLota.
Power Lists
Power Lists
The 2023 New York City Top 50 Lobbyists
The leading government relations firms across the five boroughs.
Power Lists
Power Lists
The 2023 New York State Top 50 Lobbyists
Government relations pros guiding the Empire State.
Policy
Policy
Budget headaches complicate City Council’s priorities for 2024
Austerity measures from the Adams administration could limit the creation of many new programs.
Policy
Policy
What the New York City Council got done in the past two years
The legislative body could use some of its additional oversight powers in the next session.
Opinion
Opinion
Commentary: The hard part of being mayor has started for Eric Adams
His supporters hoped he might be a more populist version of Mike Bloomberg. But he has unwittingly echoed Donald Trump.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Opinion: Enforcing the law means engaging today’s youth
The perception that police are an occupying force worsening the struggles in young people’s lives must be reversed.
Events
Policy
Christine Quinn: ‘The best job I’ve ever had was being on the City Council’
The former Speaker spoke to New York’s newest leaders at City & State’s annual City Council Retreat.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Mike Lawler responds to George Santos’ expulsion
Lawler represents a district bordering Santos’ and tried unsuccessfully to get him kicked out of Congress last month. Now, he’s looking ahead to a post-Santos future.
Heard Around Town
Politics