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.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Coney Island casino bid gathers signatures of support
Expect to see more community engagement as developers compete for licenses.
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
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: New LIRR concourse at Penn Station offers preview of what’s to come
The $700 million completed section of the transit hub has been welcomed by commuters.
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
Power Lists
Power Lists
The 2023 Energy & Environment Power 100
The key players shaping New York’s energy future.
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