Nonprofits
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OPINION: Why the 90% deserve a hand up, not a handout
Here’s how a non-profit works with high-potential entrepreneurs to make America a land of opportunity for all.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Opinion: New York has a long way to go on wrongful convictions
Legislation approved by the state Senate and Assembly would create a working pathway to exoneration in our state.
Politics
Politics
Council’s Italian Caucus will celebrate ‘Columbus Day’ this Monday
Democrat Justin Brannan is among the members who signed on to the letter seeking to preserve recognition of Columbus Day.
New York State
Politics
Sources: Tom Suozzi expected to announce run soon for 3rd Congressional District
The former member of Congress is making calls to his one-time colleagues and may announce as soon as next week that he will seek his old seat.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Paladino continues to outraise Avella in Queens council race
Democratic former state Sen. Tony Avella is trying again for the seat in a repeat election against Paladino.
Energy & Environment
Politics
Mayor Eric Adams insists the city is prepared for this weekend’s storm
With the city’s response and preparation to recent weather events under investigation, the mayor is taking no chances in preparing the public for this weekend’s rain.
News & Politics
Politics
Despite New York City’s ‘sanctuary city’ status, Eric Adams hints at cooperation with immigration officials
The mayor said he would honor the laws on the books, but there remain other legal ways to collaborate with ICE agents
New York City
Politics
New York City Council rematches give candidates a shot at redemption
While these races can be exciting, they might not produce much upheaval in November.
New York State
Politics
McCarthy’s exit may have limited impact on New York’s congressional races
While GOP dysfunction has been on full display, voters may have a short memory with next year’s crucial elections so far away.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Out from under a rock
The Adams administration has repeatedly delayed notifying the public of potential hazards.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Report: NYC’s 3-K allowed for more moms to enter labor force
The findings came from a new poverty tracker launched by the Robin Hood Foundation and Columbia University.
Immigration
Politics
Council speaker: City is ‘running out of room’ for migrants
City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams told reporters the city should be honest with asylum-seekers about the difficulty of finding shelter.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: It’s time to pay construction workers what they deserve
The Fair Share Act is the way to get there.
Politics
Politics
Speaker Adams opposes proposed changes to right to shelter
Mayor Eric Adams wants the courts to release the city from an obligation to house everyone who needs shelter, but the City Council does not.
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FloodNet: the first-ever New York City flood-monitoring network
Jelena Kovačević, Dean of NYU Tandon and Andrea Silverman, Associate Professor, Environmental Engineering, developed the flood sensor network that monitors street-level flooding in real time across New York City, and shares data through an open dashboard.
Rikers Island
Politics
Federal monitor concludes DOC is incapable of running Rikers well
The monitor’s latest report finds that stabbings are up, deaths in custody are continuing and nothing will change so long as DOC is in charge.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Democrats need to overhaul their playbook for courting Asian American voters
Districts with large Chinese American populations will be among the most competitive City Council races in November.
Events
Policy