Transportation

Opinion

Opinion: Reimagining paratransit requires federal leadership and funding

While New York City and state can leverage their collective dollars to improve this service, the fed should also pay and provide oversight to ensure quality into the 21st century.

Policy

Policy

New York’s death grip on in-office work is starting to loosen

Amid workforce crises, Eric Adams cracks open the door to “flexible” arrangements and Kathy Hochul invests in a hybrid future.

Heard Around Town

Politics

Mayor Eric Adams, DSA agree: expand the court

51 New York electeds signed on to a campaign to add more justices to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Politics

Politics

Eric Adams in Albany: ‘We don’t have an endless flow of cash’

The mayor shared specific complaints about the proposed budget but insisted his relationship with the governor remained strong.

Politics

Politics

State Senate votes to reject LaSalle (again)

Senators voted 39-20 to reject Gov. Kathy Hochul’s controversial chief judge nominee. Hochul said she will find a new nominee.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

NYCHA tells state legislators what their districts owe in rent

The public housing authority is hoping to get funding for rent that hasn’t been paid during the pandemic.

New York City

Politics

What’s on Eric Adams’ agenda for ‘Tin Cup Day’?

After a mixed bag last year, the mayor has an opportunity to start this session on the right foot while securing more money for the city.

Personality

Personality

Elon Musk’s controversial history in New York

The Twitter owner is facing a union campaign at Tesla’s Buffalo factory. It won’t be the first challenge he has faced in New York.

Ask the Experts

Policy

Ask the experts: Is Hochul’s plan enough to fix the MTA’s financial problems?

They thought the proposal was a good start but highlighted other areas that need to be addressed.

Politics

Politics

NYCHA tells state legislators what their districts owe in rent

The public housing authority is hoping to get funding for rent that hasn’t been paid during the pandemic.

Personality

Personality

2023 New York political power couples

Eight sets of partners who have found love in New York’s political universe.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

Leader to Leader: Nic Dawes on nonprofit newsrooms

The executive director of The City talks about covering local news and accountability journalism.

Politics

Politics

Is a state judge willing to intervene on Hector LaSalle’s nomination?

Answering questions about standing and whether this is a political question will be a couple of the key issues.

Commentary

Opinion

Commentary: The arrival of asylum-seekers is unlike previous migration waves

Bussed to New York City, many migrants have arrived without existing ties and are staying, stretching resources that can help them to the breaking point.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

Neurodiversity shouldn’t be a barrier for children

In a Q&A, Beth Rosenberg, an educator and mom turned social entrepreneur who founded Teck Kids Unlimited, discusses how the nonprofit is helping children with autism and other challenges obtain new skills, develop a passion and pursue meaningful opportunities.