Heard Around Town
Politics
Biden campaigns with Hochul, in deep blue New York
The president’s visit to Westchester County speaks to Democrats’ level of worry – and hope that the base will come out to vote.
Politics
Politics
What you need to know about this year’s Somos Puerto Rico conference
The annual political bash will be toned down in the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona – but everyone in New York politics will still be there.
Policy
Policy
How NYC is supporting thousands of asylum-seeking children
Teachers, nonprofit workers and volunteers are mobilizing to help children adjust to a completely new environment.
Nonprofits
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New York City opens new emergency center for asylum-seekers in a Midtown hotel
While the tents at Randall’s Island remain far below capacity, the city is opening a new HERRC at the Hotel Wolcott in Manhattan.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor's note: Oprah’s endorsement of Fetterman should remind Hochul she’s got celebs on her side too
After hosting get-out-the vote rallies with big name Democrats, Gov. Kathy Hochul might also want to tout that she’s got some Hollywood star power supporting her campaign.
Politics
Politics
Is gender bias hurting Kathy Hochul?
The first woman governor of New York is trailing among men, and political consultants said this is a very familiar “likeability” issue.
New York City
Politics
After hammering bail reform for a year, Eric Adams hits the campaign trail
The New York City mayor plans to attend a get out the vote rally the weekend before Election Day, but some suggest his focus on crime has played into Zeldin’s strategy.
Politics
Politics
Where do Hochul and Zeldin stand on big policy issues affecting New York?
A guide to the gubernatorial candidates’ stances on everything – from abortion rights to crime, the economy and threats to democracy.
Politics
Politics
Hochul, Zeldin’s final campaign push and pay transparency’s rocky debut
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Politics
Politics
Meet the moguls going all in for Zeldin in New York
Here are six big spenders who have poured money into PACs backing Kathy Hochul’s Republican challenger.
Politics
Politics
On Long Island, a state Senate battleground
Nine seats are in the mix, and Republicans are looking to pick up some old seats.
Heard Around Town
Policy
New York City opens new emergency center for asylum-seekers in a Midtown hotel
While the tents at Randall’s Island remain far below capacity, the city is opening a new HERRC at the Hotel Wolcott in Manhattan.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Could tech workers do Peace Corps-like stints working for New York City too?
Announcing a new legal fellows program to help address a shortage of city lawyers, Mayor Eric Adams said he wants other industries to loan employees to government work.
News & Politics
Politics
Reviewing Lee Zeldin’s focus on crime in New York City
A fact check on the Congress member and GOP candidate for governor’s strongest talking point.
Politics
Politics
5 things to watch in the final days of the race for New York governor
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Rep. Lee Zeldin are using everything from endorsements to prioritizing crime heading into the final days until Election Day.
Politics
Politics
NYC Buildings Commish Eric Ulrich resigns following gambling probe
City Hall announced the departure Thursday.
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Politics
‘Eric is still the commissioner there.’ Adams stands behind Ulrich, despite probe
Buildings Commissioner Eric Ulrich is reportedly part of an illegal gambling investigation
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Opinion: The power of the AAPI vote in 2022 and beyond
Here’s why the Asian American Pacific Islander community needs to be counted going into the midterm elections.
News & Politics
Politics