Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Should all three downstate casino licenses be awarded at once?
A Q&A with Assembly Member Gary Pretlow, who thinks doing it that way might slow down the process.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Joe Addabbo on how Resorts World changed minds in Queens
A Q&A with the state senator on the expansion of gambling in New York.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Schumer backs bipartisan rail safety legislation during stop in Syracuse
The senate majority leader announced his support for the measure on Monday, a month after a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, released toxic chemicals into the area.
Policy
Policy
How do you convince Manhattanites a casino will be good for their neighborhood?
Gambling companies have their work cut out for them – but getting locals on board is essential to succeeding in New York City.
Policy
Policy
Casino and real estate magnates are looking to hit the jackpot in New York City
They’re all jostling to nab one of the state’s three full casino licenses downstate.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
How low-income New Yorkers will be affected by the end of pandemic-era emergency benefits
NYN Media spoke with Public Health Solutions Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer Zachariah Hennessey on how the state can mitigate SNAP benefit losses and reduce strain on food pantries.
Politics
Settlement for George Floyd protesters, the fate of outdoor dining and Ida victims uprooted
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Policy
Policy
New York is cashing in on mobile sports betting
The industry has already surpassed tax revenue projections as state lawmakers debate lowering the tax rate.
Personality
Politics
Called back for One Last Job
Robert Megna is not the only veteran to get back in the action to serve New York.
New York State
Policy
After three years, New York’s fight against COVID-19 slows down
There are still testing sites and information hotlines, but the era of mandates is over.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Jennifer Mitchell returns to The Doe Fund as organization’s CEO
Bringing in her expertise as executive director of The HOPE Program, Mitchell hopes to tackle the homelessness and affordable housing crisis in New York City.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Adams, de Blasio send off Sally Goldenberg from Room 9
The Politico New York reporter, the de facto dean of the City Hall press corps, is moving on to national coverage.
Policy
Policy
America’s teens are in a mental health crisis. So are New York’s.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a sweeping mental health plan that includes a suicide prevention pilot for New York City youth.
Politics
Politics
Lori Lightfoot lost reelection. Should Eric Adams be worried?
The mayor of New York City is – for now – in a safe position ahead of 2025.
Politics
Politics
Ed Cox: Just Trumpy enough for the NY GOP?
The former state Republican Party chair seems to be angling for a comeback.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Empowering young artists in New York
Nicole Fenichel-Hewitt, executive director of The Art Effect, spoke to New York Nonprofit Media about promoting student growth and the upcoming Reel Exposure International Teen Film and Photography Festival.
Events
Personality
Sign up for City & State March Madness – it’s not too late!
Challenge your fellow politicos for dominance on the basketball court!
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Hochul’s budget can’t afford to ignore homeowner protection from deed theft
With the threat of deed theft displacing Black and brown homeowners, $40 million is vital to include in the state budget to create a stronger line of defense.
Policy
Policy