Personality

Personality

New York City tech chief Matt Fraser commands attention

The chief technology officer on the decision to leave behind the Internet Master Plan, why we still haven’t seen the launch of MyCity, and why he’s still bullish on crypto.

Personality

Personality

Andy Pallotta’s still got a budget season between him and retirement

The outgoing president of NYSUT is proud of his legacy encouraging teachers to run for office – and securing Foundation Aid.

Policy

Policy

Legislature rejects tuition hikes for SUNY and CUNY

The state Senate and Assembly thwarted Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposal for tuition hikes at the state’s public universities.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

As a nonprofit leader, here’s why I practice the ‘Joy at Missing Out’

Pulling back from the public eye allows new colleagues to come in – and for their life experiences, ideas, and visions to come to the fore.

Politics

Politics

Eric Adams keeps creating new offices

From child care to rats, if you’ve got a problem, the mayor of New York City has a job to tackle it.

Policy

Policy

The LaGuardia AirTrain is not the only Cuomo project sent to the graveyard

As governor, Andrew Cuomo backed several big projects that won’t see the light of day.

New York State

Policy

Legislature takes a knife to Hochul’s agenda in budget proposals

The state Senate and Assembly’s one-house budgets threaten to undermine Hochul’s plans for bail reform and housing.

Commentary

Opinion

Commentary: How a progressive majority on the NYC Board of Correction had the upper hand over City Hall

Two new members of the panel Tuesday tipped the balance of power in favor of more progressive reforms for the first time in nine years.

Heard Around Town

Policy

Labor makes another push for Clean Slate

Unions sent a letter to state leaders supporting the legislation to seal criminal records after a certain time period.

Policy

Policy

Senate budget proposal includes full Build Public Renewables Act

Gov. Hochul’s executive included a watered-down version of the bill, but the Senate is insisting on the full legislation.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

Nonprofit hits $100M fundraising milestone

New York Road Runners’ Team for Kids will use the money for free youth and community programs.

Politics

Politics

Why can’t the City Council get the NYPD to show up at a hearing?

Several lawmakers have called for the City Council to use its subpoena power to compel the NYPD to testify following their no-show at a recent hearing.