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Former Deputy Mayor of Health and Human Services Melanie Hartzog and The New York Foundling
Hartzog runs the nonprofit servicing 1,000 individuals with developmental disabilities every 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.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s Note: City & State New York and PIX11 to co-moderate lieutenant governor Democratic primary debate
The event, presented in partnership with the Coro New York Leadership Center and hosted by the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY, will be livestreamed on June 1.
Politics
Politics
The New York City Council failed to pass a bill. What happened?
Progressives opposed to boosting police pensions voted down a bill for the first time in years.
New York State
Politics
“We battled to get that food store:” What the Tops supermarket meant to Buffalo’s Black community
The racist mass shooting has left a deep scar at a symbol of resilience on the city’s East Side.
New York State
Policy
Kidney donation bill stuck in Assembly “traffic jam”
Advocates claimed the legislation could lead to 100 more donors every year, with just a $1 million annual cost for the state.
New York City
Policy
NYC to Albany: We’re ready for 24/7 speed cameras
The City Council reached a deal with state lawmakers, marking a minor victory for Mayor Eric Adams.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
SCOTUS could soon overturn New York’s gun law. Here how the state could respond
The Supreme Court has New York’s gun license law in its crosshairs, and some legal experts said a rash of mass shootings isn’t likely to sway the conservative majority.
Politics
Politics
The race for New York’s 10th Congressional District begins
Six top candidates met in person for the first forum in the Empire State’s hottest race.
Gun Control
Policy
SCOTUS could soon overturn New York’s gun law. Here how the state could respond.
The Supreme Court has New York’s gun license law in its crosshairs, and some legal experts said a rash of mass shootings isn’t likely to sway the conservative majority.
New York State
Policy
Hochul proposes raising age to purchase AR-15 rifle to 21
Both in Texas and Buffalo, 18-year-old men legally purchased these semiautomatic rifles before their attacks.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Report finds child hunger is 55% higher than pre-pandemic levels in NYC
City Harvest’s research comes as food insecurity may worsen for some of the most vulnerable families in the coming summer months.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Buffalo supermarket shooting highlights need for co-responder models
With the rise in shootings across the country, law enforcement should no longer be the typical response to a mental health crisis.
Opinion
Opinion
Bring back the solitary beat cop and put them on each subway
Patrolling train cars and platforms will bring back straphangers and jumpstart our city’s recovery.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Antonio Delgado’s swearing in sets up a messy election schedule
The special election to fill his seat representing the 19th Congressional District will likely be held on Aug. 23.
Budget
Policy
What to know about New York City budget negotiations
A little more than a month before the budget deadline, the City Council is still pushing for more funding for affordable housing, neighborhood health centers and safe streets.
New York State
Policy
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s remaining legislative priorities: Bills on guns and abortion
With just five days left in the session, there’s a lot of dealmaking left to be done by the governor and state lawmakers.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Adams signs executive order to prevent price gouging on baby formula
The mayor’s action comes after a call for action by Women's Caucus of the City Council.
Opinion