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.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s Note: It’s time for Washington to pay the bill on New York City’s migrant crisis
Mayor Eric Adams is right to call for federal aid.
Heard Around Town
Politics
TWU’s Samuelsen breaks with labor to give lukewarm support to LaSalle
Supporters of the chief judge nominee will take whatever they can get at this point.
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.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
‘I had to hear it at least seven times.’ It’s recruitment season for NYC Council
And current City Council members are reminiscing about deciding to run.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Races to watch in 2023 for the New York City Council
A way-too-early preview of some of the hottest primaries.
Heard Around Town
Politics
NYC politicians back nurses on first day of strike
Over 7,000 nurses walked off the job at Mount Sinai and Montefiore Monday
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.
Political Personalities with Skye
Stream
Alvin Bragg: $9 Million mental health plan to enhance public safety
We ask Manhattan DA Bragg his thoughts on why he's the scapegoat in the bail reform conversation.
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.
Politics
Politics
George Santos’ awkward first day, legal weed and NY judicial drama
Rounding up the week’s political news.
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