Politics

Politics

Eric Adams: Biden has ‘failed New York City’ on asylum-seeker support

The New York City mayor assailed the president in his strongest terms yet, as he pleaded for support in getting migrants work authorizations.

Politics

Politics

Rowan Wilson confirmed as first Black chief judge of the Court of Appeals

The state Senate voted 40-19 to confirm Gov. Kathy Hochul’s most recent chief judge nominee.

Housing

Policy

Senate open to zoning overrides but Assembly opposed, sources say

Housing is now dominating budget talks as state leaders work towards passing a budget that’s more than two weeks late

Heard Around Town

Policy

NYC Schools names smaller class size working group

A City Council member, budget wonks, parents and more will be talking about the hotly debated legislation passed last year.

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: Good Cause is good economic development

Rising market-rate rents are driving workers out of the city and hurting the state’s overall economy. Albany can stanch the bleeding by including Good Cause Eviction legislation.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

Donald Glover makes surprise visit to Good Shepherd Services graduation

The actor, comedian and rapper surprised all at the nonprofit’s Mentored Internship Program ceremony

Politics

Politics

NY bill calls for governor’s salary to be withheld during budget delay

State lawmakers are prohibited from receiving a salary until a final budget is passed, and they want the governor to abide by the same rules.

Homelessness

Policy

Bill for privacy in homeless shelters unites progressives, conservatives

New York City Council members say individual sleeping areas would improve homeless New Yorkers’ quality of life.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

Officials reach a tentative compromise on bail

After weeks of negotiations, legislative leaders and the governor have all but signed off on a deal that would remove the ‘least restrictive means’ standard for violent felonies

Heard Around Town

Politics

Democrat Robert Holden defiant after testifying at GOP crime hearing

The New York City Council Member, who ran as a Republican, thinks Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg should be removed, but insists it has nothing to do with Donald Trump.

Courts

Politics

Senate Judiciary Committee votes to advance Rowan Wilson

Members of the committee voted to advance Hochul’s latest nominee for a full Senate vote.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

As George Santos announces reelection campaign, his single donor remains mum

The embattled Long Island Republican announced his bid amid a discouraging fundraising quarter.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Jabari Brisport on police robots: ‘It’s the depersonalization of what makes communities safe’

The Brooklyn state senator introduced a bill to ban the NYPD from using the ‘Digidog’ and other surveillance robots.

Budget

Policy

Officials reach a tentative compromise on bail

After weeks of negotiations, legislative leaders and the governor have all but signed off on a deal that would remove the ‘least restrictive means’ standard for violent felonies

Nonprofits

NYN Media

Opinion: We can’t give up on closing Rikers

The city can still close the jail by 2027 if it invests in alternatives to incarceration and supportive housing.

Policy

Policy

Will NY rely on nuclear to reach its lofty climate goals?

The controversial energy source is getting renewed attention from climate activists and energy providers alike.

New York State

Policy

Where will NY’s renewable energy come from?

The state’s energy research authority projects nearly 100 new solar and wind projects are planned for the next few years.