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Cannabis Industry Leaders Unite at Hamptons Expo

Meet Tremaine Wright, Chair of the New York Cannabis Control Board, stakeholders and thought leaders at The Clubhouse in East Hampton

New York City

Policy

What has New York done to protect from storms in the year since Ida?

A year after the devastating storm, New York has taken some steps to introduce absorbent infrastructure, but major vulnerabilities like basement apartments remain an issue.

New York City

Policy

New York’s new concealed carry law is severely flawed, federal judge says

The Wednesday ruling allowed the new law to take effect, but reads like a blueprint for future court battles.

Heard Around Town

Politics

National Democrats look to Robert Zimmerman’s House race against an “insurrectionist”

The 3rd Congressional District contest versus George Santos was moved into the DCCC’s “Red to Blue” program

Heard Around Town

Policy

Amid pandemics, New York City considers a dedicated pandemic preparedness office

“We do not want to be caught flat-footed,” Council Member Gale Brewer said at Wednesday’s oversight hearing

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

How the MTA is holding out for congestion pricing

Chairman Janno Lieber discusses how the agency is trying to avoid a $2.5 billion funding gap and counting on the new toll plan to fund capital improvements.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

New York City electeds say conditions at Rikers are improving despite 12 deaths this year

Officials made yet another visit to the troubled jail complex this year amid threats of a federal takeover, noting it’s unlikely to close as planned by 2027.

New York City

Politics

Don’t expect major changes to NYPD’s gun control measures under new concealed carry law

Police officials said Tuesday that they will not install checkpoints or increase patrols in Times Square, where guns will be banned under the new law that takes effect Thursday.

Heard Around Town

Policy

Eric Adams said those complaining about budget cuts should “pray.” Religious leaders said that’s not enough.

Dozens of faith leaders and organizations sent the mayor an open letter calling on him to add more to the Education budget.

New York City

Policy

New York City electeds say conditions at Rikers are improving despite 12 deaths this year

Officials made yet another visit to the troubled jail complex this year amid threats of a federal takeover, noting it’s unlikely to close as planned by 2027.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

Anatomy of an apology

A restorative justice practitioner examines Will Smith’s latest message regarding the infamous "Oscar slap."

Opinion

Opinion

Closing the tech gap in NYC starts with expanding K-12 computing education

With a boom in tech jobs during the pandemic, preparing New Yorkers from underrepresented communities for these positions should be a top priority for the city.

New York City

Policy

New York City’s real estate subsidy program is dead. What should a revived version look like?

Should developers get a shorter tax exemption period? Be made to offer more deeply affordable units? These details will determine if the 421-a program reemerges.

Nonprofits

Opinion

Commentary: Would you trade part of your future income to learn a more lucrative skill?

One Queens nonprofit's income-sharing program promises to elevate people into higher-paying jobs through training, and they want New York City to get on board.

New York City

Politics

10th District campaigns dogged by what-ifs after Goldman victory

Dan Goldman spent his way to a win in the open seat in Congress, and the left is pointing fingers. But would candidates dropping out have stopped the first-time candidate?

Nonprofits

NYN Media

Expanding student outreach after COVID-19

Job Corps, which offers free educational and vocational programs to economically disadvantaged youth, looks to reach more Latino students after the onset of the coronavirus pandemic.