New York State
Politics
‘When cab drivers are talking about it…’ How Republicans turned out in huge numbers for the NY midterms
The taste of hope and fear of crime mobilized the right like it was 2016 again.
News & Politics
Policy
New York City agencies to involuntarily admit more severely mentally ill persons for evaluations
Mayor Eric Adams clarified Tuesday that people do not have to be a danger to themselves or others to receive help.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Lucy Lang: A criminal justice reformer on her first year as state inspector general
The state IG wants the public to be more aware of the work her office is doing and she’s taking the steps to make it happen.
New York City
Opinion
Opinion: New York takes crucial step in preparing for the next Superstorm Sandy
Voters on Election Day approved $4.2 billion in funding for statewide environmental projects under the Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Bond Act.
Policy
Policy
Post-election, it’s veto season for Kathy Hochul
The New York governor has vetoed 39 bills aimed at creating commissions and task forces because of their financial impact.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
How NYC’s Code Blue emergency notice aims to protect homeless people
When temperatures drop, the city tries to eliminate barriers to sheltering people – but advocates worry about police involvement.
News & Politics
Personality
Lucy Lang: A criminal justice reformer on her first year as state inspector general
The state IG wants the public to be more aware of the work her office is doing and she’s taking the steps to make it happen.
Political Personalities with Skye
Stream
We passed the Infrastructure Bill, so when are we rebuilding the BQE?
New York Building Congress President & CEO, Carlo Scissura walks us through the process on the Brooklyn Heights Promenade
Nonprofits
NYN Media
A “missed opportunity” in using data for New York City social services, report says
A new analysis by the Center for an Urban Future includes recommendations for how the city can leverage data to improve on social services delivery.
New York City
Policy
How NYC’s Code Blue emergency notice aims to protect homeless people
When temperatures drop, the city tries to eliminate barriers to sheltering people – but advocates worry about police involvement.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Advocates and electeds rally for a women’s care and equity agenda
A rally was held outside New York City Hall to discuss the future under the state’s first woman governor
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Nonprofits tackle food insecurity as holidays approach
Organizations like HelpNYC and the Met Council are giving away turkeys, hot meals and more with Thanksgiving just days away.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
SCAN-Harbor event raises more than $1 million
The 2022 Fall Gala celebrated the organization’s youth and families under the theme, “Better Together.”
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Steven Cymbrowitz cautions against legislating on Zoom
The 20-year Assembly veteran is leaving the state Legislature proud of his work on housing and Holocaust education. He called for more congeniality in Albany.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Sue Serino advises governing by listening
After losing a competitive reelection campaign against her colleague, Serino acknowledged the impact of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade.
Heard Around Town
Policy
Advocates expect Hochul to sign bitcoin mining moratorium
Assembly Member Anna Kelles does not expect chapter amendments that would alter the proposed moratorium on proof-of-work cryptocurrency mining.
Policy
Policy
New York City will cut some of its 21,000 vacant government positions
As the city eliminates more unfilled jobs, its ability to hire for crucial remaining positions and retain existing employees is key.
Personality
Personality
Steve Englebright leaves an environmental legacy
The Democratic Assembly member sponsored some of New York’s most significant climate laws.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Assembly Member Peter Abbate Jr. misses the old Albany
The Brooklyn Assembly member reflects on three-plus decades in the state Legislature.
Policy
Policy