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

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

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

The equitable dilemma of NYC’s potholes

How are potholes linked to equity? New York City is a prime example of how they are.