Nonprofits
NYN Media
Opinion: The NYPD’s stop-and-frisk practices are still here but under a new name
A new report sheds light on the New York City Police Department’s overpolicing of Black and Latino communities, and passing the How Many Stops Act could bring transparency into the NYPD’s daily activities and help prevent future loss of life.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s Note: Eric Adams wastes time criticizing the press for negative news
Crime is down, but unlawfulness and random violence that spiked during the coronavirus pandemic still dominates headlines.
Energy & Environment
Opinion
Opinion: Employ vulnerable communities to build New York’s clean energy transition
In order to right deep-rooted environmental inequities, the state’s clean energy transition should provide communities of color with access to quality job opportunities in the new green economy.
NYPD
Opinion
Opinion: The NYPD’s stop-and-frisk practices are still here but under a new name
A new report sheds light on the New York City Police Department’s overpolicing of Black and Latino communities, and passing the How Many Stops Act could bring transparency into the NYPD’s daily activities and help prevent future loss of life.
Housing
Policy
‘We will wait no longer’: Hochul announces housing executive orders
Months after the governor and legislative leaders failed to come to an agreement on housing, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced several housing proposals – and received backlash from some labor entities.
NYPD
Politics
5 things to know about the NYPD’s new police commissioner Edward Caban
He’s the first Latino police commissioner in the city’s history. He’s always been with the NYPD, and his record isn’t completely clean.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: For a healthier city, New York must pass the Community Land Act
Here’s how this transformational legislation can deliver environmental, health and housing equity.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Nonprofit mission: 'A furnished apartment makes someone feel human'
How a used couch and other pieces of second-hand furniture have gone a long way for a nonprofit in helping those coming directly out of the prison and the shelter systems
Heard Around Town
Policy
Transit groups call for congestion toll to be passed on to for-hire vehicle riders
A six-member Traffic Mobility Review Board will meet on Wednesday to develop recommendations on a toll structure for congestion pricing.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Hochul to co-lead Dems’ effort to regain NY house seats – despite spotty electoral record
Despite a knack for fundraising, the governor has seen a couple of very close calls.
Politics
Politics
Edward Caban named NYPD’s first Latino commissioner
A department veteran and Eric Adams loyalist takes over for Keechant Sewell, who stepped down after reportedly being micromanaged by the administration
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Opinion: For a healthier city, New York must pass the Community Land Act
Here’s how this transformational legislation can deliver environmental, health and housing equity.
Housing
Opinion
Opinion: For a healthier city, New York must pass the Community Land Act
Here’s how this transformational legislation can deliver environmental, health and housing equity.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Beginning to implement Build Public Renewables
A Q&A with New York Power Authority acting President and CEO Justin Driscoll on the new law and his lack of a confirmation vote.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Preparing the next generation electrical grid
A Q&A with NYSERDA’s Doreen Harris on overcoming the challenges with New York’s clean energy transition.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
State prepares to hit emissions reduction targets
A Q&A with state Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos on helping disadvantaged communities and more.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Leading the drive to create a next-generation electrical grid
A Q&A with Con Edison Chair, President and CEO Tim Cawley on recently completed projects by the utility.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
New York City faces climate risks like air quality and flooding
A Q&A with New York City Chief Climate Officer Rohit Aggarwala on how the city is preparing to handle a variety of challenges.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Legislating sustainability now and in the future
A Q&A with state Sen. Kevin Parker on how he’d like to see clean energy projects move forward.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality