Heard Around Town

Politics

Hochul stands by Democratic leader Jay Jacobs, despite disappointing results

In Puerto Rico for the Somos conference, the governor also credited progressives for supporting her.

Personality

Personality

State Senator-elect Jack Martins on why Long Island went red

The Republican who unseated state Sen. Anna Kaplan said his perspective on many things has shifted since he last worked in Albany.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

Commentary: When police become our government

What should law enforcement do? Solving crimes, not running community centers, is the direct route to reducing crime and improving trust.

Politics

Politics

Sean Patrick Maloney’s long fall

After a controversial decision to seek reelection in the 17th Congressional district, the DCCC chair will end his decade in Congress.

Kathy Hochul

Politics

Hochul won her election, but at what cost?

Democrats may have kept hold of the governorship, but Gov. Kathy Hochul’s weak performance may have lost the party the House.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

Here’s what nonprofits are doing to increase BIPOC homeownership

A new collaborative will support homebuyers of color through advocacy, outreach and financial literacy.

Kathy Hochul

Politics

Kathy Hochul ekes out a victory in the closest governor’s race in decades

The incumbent Democrat narrowly fended off a challenge from Republican Lee Zeldin

New York State

Politics

2022 New York state legislative general election results

After a chaotic redistricting process, Republicans have their sights set on gaining seats in the Democratic-controlled state Legislature.

Politics

Politics

2022 New York congressional general election results

The country is closely watching 10 competitive House races in the Empire State.

New York State

Politics

2022 New York governor’s race general election results

Plus, results for other statewide offices like comptroller, attorney general and U.S. Senate.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

New Bronx center focuses on youth mental health crisis

JCCA’s new facility will provide the local community with mental health, behavioral, educational and foster care services.

Politics

Five things to watch this Election Day

Whether Lee Zeldin pulls off the upset over Kathy Hochul, what New York’s impact on control of the House will be, and more.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

New Yorkers go to the polls today. Here’s what you need to know

Voters will choose a governor, a state Legislature and a 26-member delegation that could tip the balance in Congress.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

Midterms, misinformation and violence

New Yorkers must decipher fact from fiction amidst the spread of online misinformation and news of election-related violence during an already contentious midterm season – and here’s how nonprofits are taking action.

Politics

For people in New York’s carceral system, a struggle to access the ballot

People with prior convictions are increasingly able to vote, but they often don’t. And those awaiting trial at Rikers almost never vote, advocates say.

Politics

Politics

Hochul’s last-minute retreat to friendly territory

The Democratic governor has focused her last campaigning hours on shoring up enthusiasm in the bluest parts of the (supposedly) blue state.

Power Lists

The 2022 Long Island Power 100

The politically powerful people of Nassau and Suffolk counties.