Policy

Policy

Kathy Hochul’s State of the State is out. What’s in it for NYC?

Gov. Kathy Hochul said she wants to replace an affordable housing tax incentive and revisit one of Mayor Eric Adams’ top priorities: bail reform.

Politics

Politics

How partisan politics have changed the atmosphere of the New York City Council

Council members, once known for their reputation for getting along, have shown more partisanship and rancor over the past year.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

Opinion: NYC’s nightmarish plan to prohibit physical mail in jails should be abandoned

A move to digitize this correspondence has proved in the past to dramatically undermine the expressive and privacy rights of both incarcerated and unincarcerated people.

Political Personalities with Skye

Personality

Looking for love and politics? Try City & Date

Here’s how eligible singles can be considered for inclusion in this feature, just in time for Valentine’s Day.

Politics

Politics

Labor leaders from 3 unions rally against LaSalle at the Capitol

Some unions have come out against the nominee due to a 2015 decision they consider to be anti-labor.

Power Lists

Power Lists

The 2023 Political PR Power 50

The top communications gurus and masters of spin in New York politics.

Policy

Policy

Zoning fights may become political liabilities in upcoming 2023 NYC Council primaries

Everyone is talking about building new housing. With rezonings under the microscope, will development sway City Council elections?

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Council race in new majority Asian American district heats up

New York City’s redistricting process created a new majority Asian American district in Brooklyn, and three first-time candidates are off to the races already.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

Opinion: Further reforms needed to keep discrimination out of Long Island housing

Nonprofit watchdog Housing Rights Initiative found that despite multiple efforts to protect the use of Section 8 vouchers, barriers for prospective tenants persist.

New York State

Politics

Shelley Mayer will join state Judiciary Committee

The state senator is the second new committee member to have publicly announced that she would not vote to confirm Hector LaSalle as chief judge.

Heard Around Town

Politics

NYC leaders acknowledge 22% increase in overall crime, while pointing to signs of progress

Year-end data from the NYPD reports that homicides and shootings declined in 2022. Leaders say the last three months of the year pointed to even more promising signs ahead.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

Advocates call for passage of Elder Parole and Fair & Timely Parole bills

Proponents will be heading to Albany to push for the criminal justice reform legislation.

New York State

Politics

Jay Jacobs makes his case for why Democrats underperformed in November

He said strong Republican turnout and competitive primaries – not party leaders – were to blame.