Heard Around Town
Policy
Council considers ‘immigrant workers' bill of rights’, as asylum-seekers look for work
Immigrant workers are especially vulnerable to exploitation.
Policy
Policy
Big NYC businesses gets hit with payroll mobility tax increase in Hochul’s proposed budget
The governor has proposed an increase to a 0.6% tax rate
Politics
Politics
How’d Eric Adams do in the state budget? So-so.
Migrant funding, bail laws, housing, MTA funding and more – it all affects New York City.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Zohran Mamdani is bringing Hollywood glamor to Albany
Dubbed ‘the socialist, Muslim Ronald Reagan,’ the state legislator takes a creative approach to fighting for increased MTA funding and single-payer health care.
Politics
Politics
Hochul cites media coverage in decision to roll back bail reforms
The governor said “horrific cases splashed on the front pages of newspapers” showed the need to change the state’s bail laws.
Political Personalities with Skye
Stream
How can government adapt new technologies to attract and retain the next generation of workers?
Lloyd Levine, National Senior Executive, State Government Strategy - Technology and Telecommunications for T-Mobile shares insights
Heard Around Town
Politics
So, which bus routes should be free?
Levine and Richards give up their picks for Hochul’s fare-free bus pilot program
Policy
Policy
Hochul announces tentative agreement on state budget
The governor says she and legislative leaders have reached a deal for a $229 billion spending plan
NYPD
Policy
The NYPD isn’t the only overspender on overtime. Just the biggest.
Mayor Adams complained people care too much about police department overtime. There’s a reason.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Opinion: Background checks and blanket hiring exclusions don’t reduce risk – they limit opportunities
Hiring restrictions, including background checks, prevent qualified job applicants from securing employment.
New York City
Policy
The NYCLU is using art to spark a debate about the NYPD's massive budget
This new exhibit, “29 Million Dreams,” was advertised on a truck driving around City Hall.
Budget
Policy
As state budget process reportedly winds down, will there be time to review the final document?
Some lawmakers are urging Gov. Kathy Hochul not to expedite the vote with a “message of necessity.”
Nonprofits
Politics
Exclusive: New report finds nonprofit leadership in NYC metro area dominated by white CEOs
The findings come from an analysis of leaders in eight counties.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Exclusive: New report finds nonprofit leadership in NYC metro area dominated by white CEOs
The findings come from an analysis of leaders in eight counties.
Policy
Policy
Public defenders tell legislators not to compromise on discovery reform
Dozens of public defender offices said that they were excluded from closed-door discussions about possible changes to the law.
Policy
NYN Media
Report: 50% of working-age households do not meet the minimum cost of living
The alarming statistic is up from 36% in 2021, according to the study.
Policy
Policy
Report: 50% of working-age households do not meet the minimum cost of living
The alarming statistic is up from 36% in 2021, according to the study.
Policy
Policy
Eric Adams’ executive budget, by the numbers
A look at New York’s city’s fiscal year 2024 budget proposal.
New York City
Policy