Immigration
Policy
NYC hopes to relocate asylum-seekers to other places
Mayor Eric Adams released a blueprint for the city’s path forward, as the Biden administration weighs immigration policy changes.
Politics
Politics
How different will the new NY chief judge shortlist be from the last one?
In the saga of choosing a leader of the state’s court system, the Commission on Judicial Nomination will have to again send finalists to the governor. The question is whether they will shake things up.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: Hochul should fund moving Madison Square Garden
The governor, who gave a big subsidy for her hometown Buffalo Bills, can do the same for the city’s famed arena.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Persuasion’s role in organizing: Anand Giridharadas in conversation with Maurice Mitchell
Two provocative thinkers on listening to constituents, an “orgasm theory” of politics, and how to make institutions work for the people they serve.
New York City Council
Policy
Council to Adams: there’s more money to be found
At issue is the very size of New York City’s operating budget, and how it gets spent.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Is it possible that New York will have too much gambling?
A Q&A with Washington State University professor Khalil Philander, who has studied the industry for years.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Could a casino boost the area around Penn Station?
A Q&A with Rush Street Gaming Chair Neil Bluhm on the company’s Midtown casino bid.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Should all three downstate casino licenses be awarded at once?
A Q&A with Assembly Member Gary Pretlow, who thinks doing it that way might slow down the process.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Joe Addabbo on how Resorts World changed minds in Queens
A Q&A with the state senator on the expansion of gambling in New York.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Schumer backs bipartisan rail safety legislation during stop in Syracuse
The senate majority leader announced his support for the measure on Monday, a month after a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, released toxic chemicals into the area.
Policy
Policy
Casino and real estate magnates are looking to hit the jackpot in New York City
They’re all jostling to nab one of the state’s three full casino licenses downstate.
Policy
Policy
How do you convince Manhattanites a casino will be good for their neighborhood?
Gambling companies have their work cut out for them – but getting locals on board is essential to succeeding in New York City.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
How low-income New Yorkers will be affected by the end of pandemic-era emergency benefits
NYN Media spoke with Public Health Solutions Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer Zachariah Hennessey on how the state can mitigate SNAP benefit losses and reduce strain on food pantries.
Politics
Settlement for George Floyd protesters, the fate of outdoor dining and Ida victims uprooted
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Policy
Policy
New York is cashing in on mobile sports betting
The industry has already surpassed tax revenue projections as state lawmakers debate lowering the tax rate.
Personality
Politics
Called back for One Last Job
Robert Megna is not the only veteran to get back in the action to serve New York.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Jennifer Mitchell returns to The Doe Fund as organization’s CEO
Bringing in her expertise as executive director of The HOPE Program, Mitchell hopes to tackle the homelessness and affordable housing crisis in New York City.
New York State
Policy
After three years, New York’s fight against COVID-19 slows down
There are still testing sites and information hotlines, but the era of mandates is over.
Heard Around Town
Politics