New York City
Politics
Eric Adams’ last-minute charter revision commission is hell bent on meeting ‘imminently’ – and self-funding if necessary
The previous mayor convened the group as a final gesture of defiance toward his predecessor. Members want to change New York City’s primary system, and they’re working on strategies to go around Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s likely opposition.
New York City Council
Politics
At hearing, Menin gets mixed feedback on her protest barrier bill
The council speaker tweaked the legislation that originally sought to keep protesters 100 feet away from houses of worship.
News & Politics
Politics
Mamdani once said his admin would be ‘Trump’s worst nightmare.’ In practice, he’s taking a cordial approach.
The New York City mayor didn’t mention the president’s funding threats as he bemoaned a coming budget gap. He didn’t go to a Pride flag raising at a national monument. He texts the president regularly.
Policy
Politics
Thousands, but few electeds, descend on state Capitol to pressure Hochul to tax the rich
Over 1,500 people marched in Albany, calling on state leaders to raise income taxes on the wealthiest New Yorkers and corporations.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: A racial equity plan must guide Mamdani’s budget process
Voters approved a New York City Commission On Racial Equity, but mayors haven’t listened.
Policy
Policy
Hochul budget director hints at rolling back state’s climate law
Blake Washington, the governor’s top budget adviser, called the current energy transition benchmarks “own goals” as they place financial burdens on New Yorkers
Policy
Policy
State Senate’s bid-rigging probe prompts constitutional amendment
Lawmakers want to empower the state Legislature following an investigation into Gov. Kathy Hochul’s changes to a $9 billion Medicaid home care program.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Finish what we started – and stop making Long Islanders pay the price
Stopping the Sunrise Wind offshore wind project halfway through will only drive up costs and strand investments.
Zohran Mamdani
Politics
Trump gives ‘nice guy’ Mamdani a State of the Union shoutout
And the president advertised NYC’s emergency snow shoveler program to the world.
Albany Agenda
Policy
Lawmakers won’t water down or delay climate law mandates, Stewart-Cousins says
Republicans blame the state’s green energy mandates for high energy costs, but state Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins said there are no plans to change the law.
Heard Around Town
Personality
Dan Goldman is bringing a Lutheran pastor to the State of the Union
Immigration activist Fr. Fabian Arias plans to attend Trump’s speech. Other New York leaders are also sending messages with their guests.
Opinion
Personality
Editor’s note: Budget days are the worst
Take a breath, the real coverage of government finances takes some time
Personality
Personality
Does New York City have a snowy 666 curse?
Major snowstorms have hit the city every decade on a year ending in a certain digit since the ’90s.
NYN Media
NYN Media
Opinion: New York needs to require recess
At least 30 minutes of play per day for elementary school students would boost kids’ health and help Hochul hit her budget goals.
2026 New York state elections
Politics
Molinaro launches grand return to New York politics
Marc Molinaro left his post as the Trump-appointed head of the Federal Transit Administration to run for an upstate Assembly seat.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
A charter school leader says Trump administration policies are putting pressure on Black students
In an NYN Q&A, Dr. Curtis Palmore of United Charter High Schools reflects on DEI as Black History Month celebrates 100 years.
Who's Who
Power Lists
The 2026 Who’s Who in Affordable Housing
New Yorkers creating and preserving housing for low- or middle-income households.
New York State Assembly
Politics
lllapa Sairitupac preps second run for lower Manhattan Assembly seat
DSA could be backing a candidate in Assembly Member’s Grace Lee’s district as she runs for state Senate instead.
Julie Menin
Personality
Julie Menin’s path to power
The New York City Council speaker worked in private practice and at various city agencies before elected office.
New York City Council
Personality