New York City
Policy
City & State summit seeks solutions to unfolding affordable housing crisis
Key issues addressed were increasing housing supply, rezoning and the city’s response to future tax exemption plans.
New York State
Policy
Poll: New Yorkers want public power
As lawmakers prepare to head back to Albany, left-leaning pollster Data for Progress found support for legislation that came close but failed last session – with some caveats.
New York City
Policy
New York City’s municipal staffing shortage won’t solve itself
A new report from city Comptroller Brad Lander offers recommendations to address hiring and retention issues, including appointing a chief talent officer.
Ask the Experts
Policy
Will Eric Adams’ mandate to involuntarily hospitalize mentally ill persons work?
Mental health professionals offered mixed reviews on the mandate which already has caused a backlash with advocates for persons suffering from mental illness.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Meet the Orthodox Jewish woman trying to unseat Inna Vernikov in NYC
Democrat Amber Adler, who now has a Netflix cameo, is using her community activism in defense of women stuck in unwanted marriages as a launchpad.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Opinion: New York’s corporal punishment ban is crucial to kids’ mental health
As pandemic-related disruptive behaviors continue in schools, mental health supports are the answer.
New York State
Politics
Brian Benjamin partially cleared on federal charges
A federal judge dismissed bribery and wire fraud accusations against the former lieutenant governor.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Ari Kagan and Justin Brannan are off to the Coney Island races
New York City Council Member Ari Kagan switched parties to Republican, which could set up 2023 a general election showdown between incumbents.
Political Personalities with Skye
Stream
How SAFE Banking is needed for Cannabis Industry to Grow
Licenses have been issued, but retailers face roadblocks when opening bank accounts, and credit cards cannot be used in sales.
New York State
Policy
The MTA’s labor contract is expiring – if the authority didn’t have enough financial problems already.
CEO Janno Lieber said he can’t negotiate without clear aid from state and federal governments.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Opinion: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: What do nonprofit leaders really think?
Eight current and former nonprofit executives weigh in on DEI effectiveness.
New York City
Personality
Ingrid Lewis-Martin is NYC’s higher power
“When they go low? We drill for oil.” She’s a Christian chaplain, Eric Adams’ closest adviser – and no one is crossing her.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
JCC of Mid-Westchester gets a new chief executive officer
Elise Dowell comes with two decades of communications and operations experience.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
New York City’s first safe injection sites avert 633 drug overdoses on anniversary
OnPoint NYC’s two overdose prevention centers have served more than 2,100 people in their first year.
Politics
NYC involuntary hospitalization policy and NY electeds try to address immigration court backlogs
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York City
Policy
Eric Adams is in Qatar. Council members are in Israel. Who's paying?
Understanding New York City officials’ travel
Nonprofits
NYN Media
NYC lagging on vendor payments during critical time, housing service providers say
Providers claim that a cumbersome city-mandated rebid process is forcing them to draw from their own funds for things like food, medical and security services and holding them back from expanding to help address the city’s migrant shelter crisis.
New York State
Policy
