Nonprofits
NYN Media
OPINION: The fight for bodily autonomy is bigger than abortion
Providing young people the sex education they need to understand that their rights are under attack is more important than ever after the overturning of Roe v. Wade
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Judicial independence or intimidation?
The same judicial organizations who condemned academics for publishing a paper about judges setting excessive bail were silent when a judge was reassigned for declining to set bail.
Policy
Policy
NYC Council passes compromise outdoor dining program
The pandemic-era program will become permanent, but with some changes.
NYPD
Politics
Protesters call on Caban to fire officers in slaying of Kawaski Trawick
A march from City Hall to police headquarters demanded action from newly appointed Commissioner Eddie Caban
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Nonprofit study: NY’s homeless veterans need continued support
A shift in policy is needed to better serve this vulnerable population, according to a new report from Services for the Underserved
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Public schools need student journalists, too
Instead of subsidizing expensive journalism degrees, the mayor should invest in student journalism in public schools.
Campaigns & Elections
Policy
State Board of Elections approves controversial electronic voting machines
In a 3-1 vote, the ExpressVoteXL machines were certified by the state, but one commissioner predicted lawsuits to follow.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
LinkNYC to spotlight nonprofit PSAs
The internet kiosks will feature public service announcements from local providers
Labor
Politics
City Council backs striking Hollywood unions
The Council passed non-binding resolutions demanding Hollywood studios negotiate with striking actors and writers.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Antonio Reynoso wants to make Brooklyn the safest place to have a baby
The borough president focused on maternal health in his fiscal year 2023 capital budget.
Politics
Politics
On Brooklyn Democratic Party Gala night, the borough becomes ‘the center of the universe’
The annual event drew power brokers from across the city touting the party’s unity.
Policy
Policy
Adams, Hochul, James announce $485 million gun violence prevention plan
The “Blueprint for Community Safety” was written by the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force.
Personality
Personality
Which New York elected officials can complete our summer political bingo?
Just because it’s a slow time of year doesn’t mean the politicking stops.
Policy
Policy
New York BOE expected to vote on the use of highly controversial electronic voting machines
Watchdogs have raised concerns about the machines’ vulnerability to glitches and hacks and say paper ballots are still the most secure.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: A greater society begins by properly caring for the overlooked
Greater funding is needed to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and the providers who help care for them.
Personality
Personality
Justin Brannan rocks out to this playlist
The New York City Council member’s picks range from punk rock to dad rock.
Politics
Politics