2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Politics
Why do Black voters currently seem to prefer Andrew Cuomo over Eric Adams?
“You vote for the choice that's going to do the least amount of harm to you, knowing how white voters are going to behave.”
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Politics
Resistance star Dan Goldman backs Zellnor Myrie to ‘speak out and stand up’ against Trump
The Brooklyn rep endorsed Myrie on MSNBC on Monday as Mayor Eric Adams was urging his top aides not to criticize the president.
Albany Agenda
Politics
At Hochul’s urging, legislative leaders delay passage of special elections bill
The proposed legislation, which had been expected to pass quickly, might end up being killed in exchange for the Trump administration allowing congestion pricing to continue.
Special Reports
Personality
Helping grow the New York State Lottery
A Q&A with New York State Lottery Director Gweneth Dean.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Bringing in billions for the state’s education system
A Q&A with former Assembly Racing and Wagering Committee Chair J. Gary Pretlow.
Special Reports
Personality
Diving into new gambling committee chair assignment
A Q&A with Assembly Racing and Wagering Committee Chair Carrie Woerner.
Special Reports
Personality
Making a push for iGaming in the state Senate
A Q&A with state Senate Racing, Gaming and Wagering Committee Chair Joseph Addabbo Jr.
Special Reports
Personality
On track to award three casinos licenses by the end of the year
A Q&A with state Gaming Commission Chair Brian O’Dwyer.
Special Reports
Policy
Examining the economic impacts of new casinos
Economists say casinos may help rural areas more than city centers.
Gambling
Policy
Here are the key dates in New York’s casino licensing timeline
Bidders have an important submission deadline approaching before regulators start their reviews.
Gambling
Policy
Breaking down every 2025 New York casino license bid
Who will win one of the state’s three prized full casino licenses downstate?
Politics
Politics
Manhattan electeds back Levine in comptroller battle
Mark Levine is building out his Manhattan base, as Justin Brannan pulls early labor support.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Opinion: Crime, punishment and the power of storytelling (or beyond retribution)
A case for restorative practices in media.
Donald Trump
Politics
Here are the New York politicos in line for Trump admin jobs
On the flip side, many prominent New Yorkers serving under the Biden administration will be out of work.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: New York Democrats must stand up for our immigrant neighbors
Lawmakers can begin countering Trump’s agenda by passing two essential pieces of legislation that would protect immigrants’ rights.
Housing
Politics
Hochul says housing voucher bill is still too expensive
The bill’s supporters want to include housing vouchers for homeless and low-income New Yorkers in this year’s affordability-focused state budget.
New York City Council
Politics
Joann Ariola prevails as NYC Council minority leader
The battle to lead the five-person Republican caucus finally came to a close – at least, we think.
Politics
Politics
Another ‘Exonerated 5’ member eyeing a Manhattan City Council seat
Raymond Santana is thinking of running for an East Harlem seat next door to fellow Exonerated Five member Yusef Salaam.
News & Politics
Politics