Power Lists
Power Lists
The 2022 Bronx Power 100
The local power brokers upending stereotypes about the borough.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
It’s Gustavo Rivera versus the Bronx machine
The state senator faces a primary challenger backed by many of the borough’s power brokers.
Politics
“You cannot send a man to do a woman’s job,” decries Maloney in new campaign ad
The Congress member and long-time advocate for women’s rights takes a not-so-veiled shot at her primary opponent Jerry Nadler in a new video advertisement.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
How New York lawmakers and nonprofits are taking action after Roe v. Wade
Various groups are increasing efforts to make abortion accessible to New Yorkers and out-of-staters.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Solving NYC’s affordable housing crisis, even during a pandemic
How Project Renewal pressed on to serve its clients during COVID-19.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
NY GOP lawmakers reject birth control rights bill
Only one GOP Congress member from New York, Rep. John Katko, voted to protect contraception.
Heard Around Town
Policy
NY GOP lawmakers reject birth control rights bill
Only one GOP Congress member from New York, Rep. John Katko, voted to protect contraception.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez avoids a primary – after raising $10.2 million.
Everyone wanted to take down AOC in 2020. This year, it’s quieter.
Political Personalities with Skye
Stream
Former Senator David Carlucci on translating his legislative career into advocacy work
Mario Cuomo or Tappan Zee? Hear what locals say.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Women make up 95% of campaign donors to Andrew Cuomo
The former governor still has defenders giving to his campaign account – and very few of them seem to be men
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Critics say New York’s new gun control law will fuel mass incarceration
When the old law was ruled unconstitutional, public defenders had hoped that the Legislature could craft a better law.
New York City
Politics
In stunning admission, NYC officials say they left migrant families stranded without shelter
The admission came after days of criticism over the city’s handling of asylum seekers – and Mayor Eric Adams’ narrative surrounding the issue.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Rep. Jamaal Bowman can’t please everyone in Congress, and moderate challengers see an opening
In New York’s newly redrawn 16th Congressional District, the high-profile incumbent needs to convince a whiter, wealthier electorate to stick with a leftist.
New York State
Politics
DNC 2024 bid could be the ultimate test of Eric Adams’ quest to become the ‘new face of the Democratic Party’
The New York City mayor and Gov. Kathy Hochul courted Democratic National Committee officials on Thursday, casting the Big Apple as the country’s best representation of the Party.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Can abortion rights turn out voters in a purple Hudson Valley district?
Democrat Pat Ryan is betting on voters turning out to support abortion rights – in both the 18th and 19th congressional districts.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Cuomo donated to Inez Dickens' reelection – but until we asked, she didn’t report it
The Harlem Assembly Member publicly defended the former governor amid accusations of sexual harassment last year
Policy
Policy
Critics say New York’s new gun control law will fuel mass incarceration
When the old law was ruled unconstitutional, public defenders had hoped that the Legislature could craft a better law.
Nonprofits
NYN Media