Policy
Policy
How is the NYC Racial Justice Commission using $5 million to promote the racial equity ballot proposals?
Failure of Democrat-backed ballot proposals last year is a reminder that voter support can’t be taken for granted.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Hillary Clinton to be special guest at Hochul rally
The former state Senator and First Lady will join
Heard Around Town
Politics
New York City Council backtracks on plans to fully end hybrid work
The staff union had pushed back, even as most city employees are in the office five days a week
Policy
Policy
NYC chief housing officer: The era of YIMBY is here
Jessica Katz previewed Mayor Eric Adams’ housing agenda in Albany including a 421-a replacement, legalizing basement apartments.
News & Politics
Politics
Wait – did Hochul just say she wants to lift the NYC charter school cap?
The moment came and went quickly during a packed gubernatorial debate, but it was definitely a yes. Several lawmakers and teachers unions have expressed disapproval of the governor’s apparent position.
News & Politics
Politics
Williams and Conole cling to the center at NY-22 debate
A months-long game of “he said, he said,” continued at Wednesday’s debate for the competitive Central New York seat.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
The Doe Fund raises over $1.4 million at annual gala
Nearly 500 guests were in attendance at the event, "A Bridge to Opportunity."
Heard Around Town
Policy
Student homelessness grows in New York City, even as school enrollment declines
Some 104,000 students didn’t have stable housing last year, according to a report from Advocates for Children of New York
New York State
Politics
Kathy Hochul steady in debate under pressure from Lee Zeldin
Facing lagging poll numbers and tough questions on crime, the governor held her own in lone debate.
Politics
Politics
Nicole Malliotakis versus Max Rose: Take Two
Two years after the Republican flipped the Staten Island Congressional seat, Malliotakis may be safe – but Rose is used to being the underdog.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Creating equity in Brooklyn through a community-centered approach
Jocelynne Rainey hopes to lead the Brooklyn Community Foundation with more trust in nonprofit leadership
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s Note: NYC’s High Line is once again a “lifeline”
The former elevated railroad bed that once delivered goods and supplies to the west side of lower Manhattan is now providing a vital link to the struggling Hudson Yards.
Policy
Policy
A timeline of Hochul and Adams’ fight for more cops on the subway
New York’s top leaders continue to tag-team to fight subway crime, redoubling an effort to build omnipresence in the system.
Politics
Politics
State Sen. Luis Sepúlveda is Dominican now. Other Dominican lawmakers don’t like how he did it.
His critics wondered if the move was for political gain after he was redistricted into a Dominican community.
Politics
Politics
With a renewed focus on crime, Hochul is in campaign mode at last
With ads, press conferences and announcements, the New York governor is taking ownership of public safety as her own campaign issue.
Power Lists
Power Lists
Top 75 Political Consultants 2022
New York’s leading campaign advisers, pollsters and fundraisers.
Politics
2022 general election: Who’s running for Congress in New York
Looking at every House race in the Empire State, which could be key to which party controls Congress.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Commentary: I have spent years fighting a wrongful conviction – a struggle known by many
The exoneration process takes far too long and needs streamlining.
News & Politics
Politics