Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Supporting the movie industry in New York City after COVID-19
Anne del Castillo, commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, talked about Gov. Kathy Hochul’s increased film tax credit, the industry’s future and the upcoming Oscars.
Politics
Politics
NYC to pilot remote work in tentative city worker contract
The city reached a labor agreement with DC 37, setting the pattern for other municipal workers unions.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
How can nonprofits truly advance diversity and equity?
New York Nonprofit Media asked experts to weigh in on integrating diversity and equity in fundraising and management.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Opinion: How to help New Yorkers by reducing red tape for nonprofits
There are a handful of egregiously burdensome requirements in the city contracting process which could be eliminated or reduced without comprising accountability.
Housing
Policy
New York City’s borough presidents are ready to build
They each have their own priorities for development, but there’s a sense of urgency to create more housing.
New York City Council
Politics
Sunrise Movement makes endorsements for City Council, with an eye to budget ‘no’ votes
Endorsing seven ‘climate champions’ for reelection, Sunrise Movement NYC puts a premium on those who stood against the budget.
Politics
Politics
Andy King, expelled from the City Council, wants back in
But the city charter is clear – he can’t run this year, due to term limits.
Technology
Policy
State comptroller: New York City agencies are using AI without guardrails
An audit by state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli found that New York City lacks “an effective AI governance framework.”
Kathy Hochul
Politics
What is the political fallout piece for Hochul after LaSalle?
After the state Senate rejected Gov. Kathy Hochul’s chief judge nominee, experts agree the governor may have a path forward.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Eric Adams in Albany: ‘We don’t have an endless flow of cash’
The mayor shared specific complaints about the proposed budget but insisted his relationship with the governor remained strong.
Transportation
Opinion
Opinion: Reimagining paratransit requires federal leadership and funding
While New York City and state can leverage their collective dollars to improve this service, the fed should also pay and provide oversight to ensure quality into the 21st century.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
The New Majority NYC endorses 27 women for City Council, including four non-incumbents
The group formerly known as 21 in ‘21 hopes to keep the New York City Council majority women.
Policy
Policy
New York’s death grip on in-office work is starting to loosen
Amid workforce crises, Eric Adams cracks open the door to “flexible” arrangements and Kathy Hochul invests in a hybrid future.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Mayor Eric Adams, DSA agree: expand the court
51 New York electeds signed on to a campaign to add more justices to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Politics
Politics
Eric Adams in Albany: ‘We don’t have an endless flow of cash’
The mayor shared specific complaints about the proposed budget but insisted his relationship with the governor remained strong.
Politics
Politics
State Senate votes to reject LaSalle (again)
Senators voted 39-20 to reject Gov. Kathy Hochul’s controversial chief judge nominee. Hochul said she will find a new nominee.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
NYCHA tells state legislators what their districts owe in rent
The public housing authority is hoping to get funding for rent that hasn’t been paid during the pandemic.
Personality
Personality
Elon Musk’s controversial history in New York
The Twitter owner is facing a union campaign at Tesla’s Buffalo factory. It won’t be the first challenge he has faced in New York.
New York City
Politics