Politics
Politics
Justin Brannan knows what it takes for Democrats to win in Bay Ridge
To survive reelection in southern Brooklyn, Brannan is focusing on constituent service and pragmatic politics.
Political Personalities with Skye
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Rep. Yvette Clarke and EmblemHealth CEO Karen Ignagni discuss barriers to equitable healthcare and solutions offered at Neighborhood Care Crown Heights
With 13 locations across New York City and Long Island, EmblemHealth Neighborhood Care provides in-person and virtual support, connections to local resources, and free programs to support community health and wellness.
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Opinion: A greater society begins by properly caring for the overlooked
Greater funding is needed to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and the providers who help care for them.
Nonprofits
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Job news: Jamie Dimon thanks more than 1,200 local union workers at tower under construction for JPMorgan Chase
The bank CEO and Gary LaBarbera, president of the Building and Construction Trades Council of Greater New York, visited 270 Park Ave. where an all-electric, 60-story tower is being built for a new global headquarters
Eric Adams
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Eric Adams wants to speak to you ‘directly’
He’s launched his own radio show, a newsletter, a podcast, a journalism scholarship and a town hall series. The mayor is fed up with the mainstream press.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Closing Rikers is the joke of the decade
There’s no way Rikers will be replaced by four borough-based jails by 2027. So let’s reform Rikers instead.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Eric Adams has failed. It’s time for a federal receiver to take over at Rikers
Receivership is the only way to improve conditions and save lives at the troubled jail complex
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: Train Daddy is right to want a bolder Penn Station redevelopment plan
Former New York City Transit Authority President Andy Byford joined advocates in calling for more ambitious alternatives to reconstructing the transit hub.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Legislators must rescue the rent-stabilized market before it’s too late
In New York City’s unique housing market, incomes aren’t keeping up with the rents needed to operate and maintain buildings in the five boroughs.
News & Politics
Politics
'The Coachella of Brooklyn'
Gov. Kathy Hochul, Mayor Eric Adams, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and more are expected to show for the Brooklyn Democratic Party’s gala.
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We Stay/Nos Quedamos celebrates 30 years with its annual South Bronx event
The nonprofit’s We Are Melrose festival highlights the local community and its culture
Immigration
Policy
Amid heat wave, at least one shelter for asylum-seekers lacks air conditioning
NYC Emergency Management Commissioner Zach Iscol said the city limits the age of residents of a Harlem shelter that doesn’t have air conditioning.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Former Hochul appointee joins Frank Carone’s Oaktree
Daniel Tietz, who left his post as commissioner of the state Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, now works for the consulting firm started by New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ former chief of staff.
Housing
Policy
Hochul announces agreement to build housing units at World Trade Center site
Coming off of a legislative session with little movement on her signature issue, the governor has announced another housing development in New York City.
Politics
Politics
Ripple effects of Kevin Thomas’ congressional run
Politicians on Long Island could shift seats to potentially fill open spots in the state Senate or Assembly because of his move.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Ritchie Torres once again pushing consequences for Santos
After facing an ethics complaint and calls for expulsion, the embattled lawmaker is now facing possible censorship.
Infrastructure
Policy
New York City crane collapses, hits neighboring building
The building struck by the crane is home to a Success Academy charter school.
Politics
Politics
Lisa Zornberg named City Hall’s next top lawyer
The former federal prosecutor and white collar defense attorney will take over for Brendan McGuire.
Opinion
Opinion