Politics

Politics

LG candidates Ana María Archila and Diana Reyna debate New York’s most pressing issues

Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado declined to attend the forum where gun violence, housing, COVID-19 and other important topics were discussed.

Policy

Policy

NYC municipal employees still call for hybrid work in the face of City Hall’s email

“I’m too tired to be really angry about it anymore,” one worker said of the mandatory in-office work policy.

Politics

At power breakfast, Eric Adams vows to boost economy, housing

The New York City mayor detailed plans to improve the city’s housing stock and revitalize small businesses by eliminating administrative and zoning barriers on Wednesday.

Politics

Politics

Carlina Rivera enters the race for New York's 10th Congressional District

The New York City Council member said she will be running as the only candidate who was born and raised in the district.

Policy

Policy

Making broadband internet connections to New York’s hardest-to-reach places

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s $1.4 billion ConnectALL initiative is aiming to boost speeds and incentivize new fiber optic cable installations.

Gun Control

Policy

What is gun microstamping?

A state bill that would require the technology to be included in the manufacturing of some guns sold in New York could be passed by the end of the week.

Commentary

Opinion

Commentary: Brittle nature of Latino identity politics shows cracks as political representation falls short, disappoints

Achievements by the state’s Black political establishment has highlighted how Hispanic leaders haven’t made the same progress.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

Op-ed: Amid affordable housing and homelessness crises, NYC invests in luxury developments that stay vacant

It’s time to curb these development projects by doing away with tax incentives like 421-a and section 581 of the New York State Real Property Tax Law.

Gun Control

Policy

What have New York lawmakers done to prevent gun violence this year?

State legislators, along with Gov. Kathy Hochul, have responded to mass shootings and the proliferation of illegal guns by introducing a variety of gun control policies and proposals.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Monique Chandler-Waterman talks Albany priorities and her next election

The winner of the 58th Assembly District special election is set to be sworn in next week, but she’ll have to win next month’s primary if she wants to keep serving in 2023.

Housing

Policy

Legislators poised to let 421-a expire

With only three days left in the scheduled legislative session remaining, it appears the controversial tax break to incentivize developers to build affordable housing won’t have a replacement this year.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

Opinion: Transgender wellness equity fund needed to create meaningful economic opportunities

If approved, pending legislation would create funding to address inequities that have led to unemployment and poverty for the state’s transgender community.