Budget
Policy
This year’s budget dance begins, amid tensions between mayor and City Council
The initial spending proposal for fiscal year 2024 will take thousands of vacant city jobs off the books.
Politics
Politics
Former chief judge says LaSalle must have a floor vote
Jonathan Lippman cited 2013 precedent to argue that the full Senate is required to vote on all Court of Appeals nominees
Heard Around Town
Politics
Andrew Yang, political outsiders, want to get rid of partisan primaries in NYC
Sal Albanese and others are gathering signatures for the Final Five Voting NYC campaign for a single open primary.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: NYC’s residential floor area ratio cap must go
Restricting building density isn’t helping to speed up housing production.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Leader to Leader: Chloe Breyer
The executive director of Interfaith Center of New York talks to New York Nonprofit Media about the challenges religious leaders face entering the public square and her work as an ordained Episcopal priest.
Campaigns & Elections
Updated
Politics
Who might be eyeing George Santos’ congressional seat?
Whether an election comes in 2024 or sooner, all eyes are on the 3rd Congressional District, amid Santos’ many scandals. So we looked at some of the prominent possible contenders.
Policy
Policy
Lawmakers welcome Hochul’s $1 billion to address mental health
Hochul released some details of her plan ahead of her State of the State address Tuesday.
Politics
Politics
Nassau Republicans call on George Santos to resign
“He is a stain on the House of Representatives,” said County Executive Bruce Blakeman.
Politics
Updated
Policy
Takeaways from Hochul’s State of the State
The governor acknowledged New Yorkers’ struggles with mental health and announced the New York Housing Compact.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Public banks can help New York meet its ambitious climate goals
Such institutions are created by governments and charted to serve the public interest, rather than propping up harmful industries.
Politics
Politics
Hochul projects amity – even as chief judge fight clouds start of session
The governor’s State of the State address in a packed Assembly chamber emphasized unity and collaboration – while protesters demonstrated behind security barriers.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Opinion: Public banks can help New York meet its ambitious climate goals
Such institutions are created by governments and charted to serve the public interest, rather than propping up harmful industries.
Policy
Policy
Kathy Hochul’s State of the State is out. What’s in it for NYC?
Gov. Kathy Hochul said she wants to replace an affordable housing tax incentive and revisit one of Mayor Eric Adams’ top priorities: bail reform.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s Note: It’s time for Washington to pay the bill on New York City’s migrant crisis
Mayor Eric Adams is right to call for federal aid.
Politics
Politics
How partisan politics have changed the atmosphere of the New York City Council
Council members, once known for their reputation for getting along, have shown more partisanship and rancor over the past year.
Heard Around Town
Politics
TWU’s Samuelsen breaks with labor to give lukewarm support to LaSalle
Supporters of the chief judge nominee will take whatever they can get at this point.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Opinion: NYC’s nightmarish plan to prohibit physical mail in jails should be abandoned
A move to digitize this correspondence has proved in the past to dramatically undermine the expressive and privacy rights of both incarcerated and unincarcerated people.
Political Personalities with Skye
Personality
Looking for love and politics? Try City & Date
Here’s how eligible singles can be considered for inclusion in this feature, just in time for Valentine’s Day.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
‘I had to hear it at least seven times.’ It’s recruitment season for NYC Council
And current City Council members are reminiscing about deciding to run.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics