Heard Around Town

Politics

Madison Square Garden-backed PAC spends on 3 NYC Council candidates

The James Dolan-founded independent expenditure committee has released digital ads for Maya Kornberg, Dermot Smyth and incumbent Council Member Darlene Mealy.

Campaigns & Elections

Policy

Shaping the future of New York’s state’s voter registration

City & State’s upcoming 2025 Democracy in New York: Defending and Securing Voting Rights Forum features a presentation by Professor John Mollenkopf of CUNY’s Graduate Center and three panel discussions.

Albany Agenda

Politics

Employers of domestic workers push for legislation to protect immigrants

In addition to spreading fear in immigrant communities, the Trump administration’s mass deportation plans could hurt the state’s economy.

2025 New York City Mayoral Election

Politics

Here are the big dates to watch ahead of the NYC Democratic mayoral primary

Candidates are on TV. Normal people are starting to care about the mayor’s race. It’s officially primary season.

Editor's Note

Opinion

Editor’s note: Ensuring Penny the Chihuahua ‘gets the justice she deserves’

Lawmakers answer the call with legislation to enhance pet protections and hold owners criminally accountable for their animals.

Albany Agenda

Policy

Which bills could pass now that the budget is done?

Elder Parole, the NY HEAT Act and Medical Aid in Dying are some of the controversial pieces of legislation that the Legislature is expected to consider before session ends in June.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: The time for smart, responsible AI regulation is now

The RAISE Act ensures groundbreaking AI developers have a safety plan.

Interviews & Profiles

NYN Media

Serving New Yorkers in need despite major federal cuts

An interview with Catholic Charities Community Services Director Beatriz Diaz Taveras as she prepares to step down.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: Don't let politics obscure a health victory in New York

The legacy of former New York City Health Commissioner Ashwin Vasan shows how effective governance can transcend political turbulence.

Budget

Politics

Fierce debate over standards for religious schools prompted last-minute budget delays

The state Senate and Assembly were split over whether to relax educational standards for yeshivas and other private schools.

Budget

Policy

The most important things included in the state budget

The $254 billion state budget includes changes to the discovery law and involuntary commitment standards as well as new affordability measures and a criminal charge related to wearing masks.