Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Funding safety net hospitals must be a priority in next legislative session
With budget season approaching, Albany should prioritize creating a sustainable and equitable payment structure for these institutions.
Politics
Politics
New York senators sign onto their staffers’ unionization effort
The New York State Legislative Workers United circulated a letter of solidarity among their bosses in the state Senate, garnering bipartisan support.
Heard Around Town
Policy
NYC Council ‘still waiting’ to see a plan on mayor’s plan for severe mental illness
Eric Adams and his team have been doing a media blitz, explaining and defending last week’s announcement.
Education
Updated
Policy
What really happened with the New York City Department of Education Budget?
The City Council has blamed the DOE and Mayor Eric Adams for budget cuts it signed off on and knew about for months.
New York State
Updated
Politics
New York’s political turncoats
The long, proud history of politicians switching parties.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Ask the Experts: Will Eric Adams’ mandate to involuntarily hospitalize mentally ill persons work?
Mental health professionals offered mixed reviews on the mandate which already has caused a backlash with advocates for persons suffering from mental illness.
New York City
Policy
City & State summit seeks solutions to unfolding affordable housing crisis
Key issues addressed were increasing housing supply, rezoning and the city’s response to future tax exemption plans.
New York State
Policy
Poll: New Yorkers want public power
As lawmakers prepare to head back to Albany, left-leaning pollster Data for Progress found support for legislation that came close but failed last session – with some caveats.
New York City
Policy
New York City’s municipal staffing shortage won’t solve itself
A new report from city Comptroller Brad Lander offers recommendations to address hiring and retention issues, including appointing a chief talent officer.
Ask the Experts
Policy
Will Eric Adams’ mandate to involuntarily hospitalize mentally ill persons work?
Mental health professionals offered mixed reviews on the mandate which already has caused a backlash with advocates for persons suffering from mental illness.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Meet the Orthodox Jewish woman trying to unseat Inna Vernikov in NYC
Democrat Amber Adler, who now has a Netflix cameo, is using her community activism in defense of women stuck in unwanted marriages as a launchpad.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Opinion: New York’s corporal punishment ban is crucial to kids’ mental health
As pandemic-related disruptive behaviors continue in schools, mental health supports are the answer.
New York State
Politics
Brian Benjamin partially cleared on federal charges
A federal judge dismissed bribery and wire fraud accusations against the former lieutenant governor.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Ari Kagan and Justin Brannan are off to the Coney Island races
New York City Council Member Ari Kagan switched parties to Republican, which could set up 2023 a general election showdown between incumbents.
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Stream
How SAFE Banking is needed for Cannabis Industry to Grow
Licenses have been issued, but retailers face roadblocks when opening bank accounts, and credit cards cannot be used in sales.
New York State
Policy
The MTA’s labor contract is expiring – if the authority didn’t have enough financial problems already.
CEO Janno Lieber said he can’t negotiate without clear aid from state and federal governments.
New York City
Personality
Ingrid Lewis-Martin is NYC’s higher power
“When they go low? We drill for oil.” She’s a Christian chaplain, Eric Adams’ closest adviser – and no one is crossing her.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Opinion: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: What do nonprofit leaders really think?
Eight current and former nonprofit executives weigh in on DEI effectiveness.
Nonprofits
NYN Media