Nonprofits
NYN Media
The Brotherhood-Sister Sol grows with demand in West Harlem community
The organization’s new home is one of the few nonprofit spaces in New York City to be one hundred percent dedicated to “community-educational use.”
Politics
Politics
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn’s no-good, very bad night
The Brooklyn Dems chair had campaigned hard for Marjorie Velázquez while undermining Justin Brannan’s reelection fight against Ari Kagan. Velázquez lost, and Brannan won.
News & Politics
Politics
Latimer plans trip to Israel, county budget, before making an announcement about ‘future plans’
The Westchester County executive is being encouraged to primary Rep. Jamaal Bowman over Bowman’s perceived lack of support for Israel.
Policy
Policy
New York has yet to realize measurable savings from parole reform. Could that change?
A new report asked New Yorkers how they would spend money saved through state parole reform. But the state hasn’t saved as much as expected in the two years since changing its parole policy to reincarcerate fewer people.
Politics
Politics
Republican Ed Romaine wins Suffolk County executive seat
Republicans now control both of Long Island’s county executive seats, both of its county legislatures, both of its district attorney’s offices and all four of its congressional seats.
2023 elections
Politics
Kristy Marmorato will likely be the first Republican elected official in the Bronx in nearly 20 years
Marmorato is leading New York City Council Member Marjorie Velázquez, but the race has not been officially called.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Susan Zhuang likely victor in City Council District 43
Democrat Susan Zhuang clinched what appears to be a decisive victory Tuesday night against challenger Ying Tan in a brand new southern Brooklyn district
Politics
Politics
Justin Brannan defeats Ari Kagan in heated southern Brooklyn Council race
“Tonight was a victory for love over hate, for hope over fear, for truth over lies,” Brannan said.
2023 elections
Politics
2023 New York state ballot proposals election results
Two key funding questions are put to voters statewide.
2023 elections
Politics
2023 Suffolk County executive general election results
Republicans completed their takeover of Long Island’s major elected offices.
2023 elections
Politics
2023 New York City Council general election results
Follow the latest results from all the races to watch.
Eric Adams
Politics
Why isn’t Eric Adams endorsing many City Council candidates?
The mayor has only endorsed two of the Democratic Council members facing tough re-election fights against Republican challengers.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
State Sen. Pete Harckham on 2024 priorities
The Democrat discusses his new bill focused on creating greater accessibility for people with disabilities and other priorities for the upcoming legislative session.
2023 elections
Politics
Election Day primer: What to know about New York’s top races
From the New York City Council to key county executive races across the state, catch up on what you need to know before voting.
New York City
Policy
DiNapoli keeps an eye on NYC agency performance with new data tracker
Watchdogs rejoice: The new tool aims to bring more transparency to city agencies’ performance.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Commentary: The second miracle of East Harlem
Explaining this summer’s dramatic reduction in teen violence in our local community.
Policy
Policy
Adult changing facilities are focus of bill introduced by Harckham and Rolison
The Democratic and Republican state senators are backing the “Traveling with Dignity Act” for people with disabilities.
Albany Agenda
Politics
Antisemitism review at CUNY sparks anxiety for free speech, public education advocates
Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed former Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman to look into discrimination at New York City’s public colleges.
Politics
Politics