New York City

Policy

NYC schools chancellor defends yeshivas

Schools Chancellor David Banks stands by findings that a Brooklyn yeshiva is providing “substantially equivalent” education after the state found the opposite.

Policy

Policy

What are New York City’s three racial equity ballot proposals?

Voters will decide on a set of initiatives that would set up a framework for addressing institutional racial inequities.

New York City

Policy

Electeds rally for universal child care bills package

The event was held in support of a set of bills that will make child care more affordable and accessible.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

Electeds rally for universal childcare bills package

The legislation, which will make childcare more affordable and accessible, is expected to pass the City Council.

New York City

Politics

Hochul wants fed to “take ownership” of NYC’s migrant crisis

The governor passed on Mayor Eric Adams’ request for additional financial assistance from the state, noting the city isn’t cash strapped while taking in asylum-seekers.

Heard Around Town

Politics

Health care coalition rallying against Lee Zeldin on abortion rights stance

In an open letter, health care professionals and advocates urge New Yorkers to elect a governor committed to protecting the right to choose. They claim Zeldin fails to fit that mold.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

Why have New York's ADA lawsuits increased to No. 1 in the country?

The state has surpassed California in ADA lawsuits with 1,819 filings within the first half of 2022.

Policy

Policy

What is Eric Adams’ internet master plan?

Big Apple Connect will provide NYCHA residents with free internet and cable. But critics said solving the digital divide requires more than a subsidy program.

New York City

Personality

Eric Adams’ highest-paid lieutenants wield the power of City Hall

Here are the deputy mayors, senior advisers and high-level staffers who earn more than $200K.

Politics

Politics

On Long Island, four congressional races test the fate of both parties

The swing districts are seen as proving grounds for who will control the House of Representatives.

Editor's Note

Opinion

Editor’s Note: New York City’s beloved newsstands are holding on for dear life

Between a new program converting the stands into delivery worker hubs and the loyalty of customers, this icon of city life is evolving to stick around.

News & Politics

Politics

In a terrifying shooting, a political opportunity for Lee Zeldin

The Republican gubernatorial candidate has centered his campaign around crime, and his family just experienced the clearest possible illustration of the problem.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

Regional Planning Association CEO on 100 years of shaping NY’s urban planning

Tom Wright details the RPA’s work over the years as it unveils a new exhibit of its regional plans at Grand Central Terminal.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

The evolution of the Fund for Public Health NYC with Sara Gardner

The ED’s 15 years of leadership at FPHNYC makes her no stranger to crisis management.

News & Politics

Politics

Zeldin takes risky bet on governor’s race

Observers, including Republicans, doubt he can secure a winning coalition of independents and moderate Democrats to beat Kathy Hochul.

New York State

Politics

Who are the Republican candidates running for statewide office?

New York’s GOP candidates include a political news commentator, a financial expert and a former New York City Police Department official.