Politics

Politics

Cuomo, who specialized in controlling ethics commissions, sues existing ethics commission for being too independent of the governor

The former governor filed a lawsuit against the new Commission on Ethics and Lobbying to challenge its ‘constitutional authority’ over a probe into his pandemic book deal.

Politics

Politics

Jimmy Oddo to head NYC Department of Buildings

The former Staten Island borough president will take over following former City Council Member Eric Ulrich’s resignation from the post.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

Helping Black and Brown youth harness their power

Minority Millennials founder Dan Lloyd spoke to New York Nonprofit Media about empowering young people of color to become civically engaged and the upcoming We Are The Future Summit.

Heard Around Town

Politics

Torres is supportive of Biden, but wary about his age

The 35-year-old Rep. Ritchie Torres – ‘an embryo in Congress’ – spoke after the 80-year-old president launched his reelection campaign.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Helping Black and Brown youth harness their power

Minority Millennials founder Dan Lloyd spoke to New York Nonprofit Media about empowering young people of color to become civically engaged and the upcoming We Are The Future Summit.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: Who's left holding the bag?

The ‘Bigger Fees for Big Delivery Bill’ could force struggling local restaurants to pay higher fees to out-of-state delivery companies.

Education

Policy

‘Zombie’ charter compromise angers public school advocates

Gov. Kathy Hochul originally wanted to lift the New York City charter cap, but is now considering reviving about two dozen lapsed charter licenses instead.

Politics

Politics

Teachers union rallies for more money, less paperwork

More than a third of an educator’s day is spent on tasks that don’t benefit kids, the union claims.

Policy

Policy

Why does the NYC Council think there’s more money to spend than Eric Adams?

City Hall and the City Council often have different budget projections – and the council has been more accurate in recent years.

Policy

Policy

More mental health crisis respite centers, in NYC Council plan

Mayor Eric Adams has his own mental health plan, but the council plans to push its priorities in the budget.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Lester Chang: ‘The people have spoken that voted me in’

The newly elected Assembly member talked bail reform, his new district office and residency requirements.

Editor's Note

Opinion

Editor’s Note: The pandemic proved free buses are worth exploring

The pandemic showed how removing the fare box makes this transportation option an even more vital service for New Yorkers.

New York City

Opinion

Editor’s Note: The pandemic proved free buses are worth exploring

Removing the fare box makes this transportation option an even more vital service for New Yorkers.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

Legal service nonprofits step up to help tenants facing eviction

Lawyers from The Legal Aid Society and Legal Services NYC are helping New Yorkers with rental assistance applications amidst payment delays and voucher termination.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: NYC’s ‘Right to Counsel’ program in dire need of funding life raft

Provider staffing shortages have left people alone to navigate housing court.