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.

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.

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.

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

Justin Brannan knows what it takes for Democrats to win in Bay Ridge

To survive reelection in southern Brooklyn, Brannan is focusing on constituent service and pragmatic politics.