New York State

Policy

Voting rights legislation advances in New York

Lawmakers want to expand language access and create a statewide election database among other reforms.

New York State

Politics

Judge upholds Assembly lines in redistricting challenge, June primary to proceed

Steuben County Judge Patrick McAllister ruled on Wednesday that there was not enough time to redraw the Assembly lines ahead of the scheduled primary election date.

Labor

Policy

New York construction industry ‘flaggers’ allege rampant wage theft

Black and Latino nonunion flaggers on public construction projects report being paid just a third of wages they’re legally entitled to.

Heard Around Town

Politics

One45 Developer adds more affordable housing, ahead of Council vote

The Harlem project looks to negotiate with the council, despite opposition from the local member.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

Hochul dedicates $35 million in state money for abortion access

As the Supreme Court moves toward reversing Roe v. Wade, the governor is working to make New York an access state.

Abortion

Policy

Hochul dedicates $35 million in state money for abortion access

As the Supreme Court moves toward reversing Roe v. Wade, the governor is working to make New York an access state.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

Meet the Fresh Air Fund’s new CEO

Lisa Gitelson sits down with NYN to discuss her passion for childhood welfare advocacy and what she hopes to accomplish helming the renowned nonprofit.

Heard Around Town

Politics

Ruben Diaz Jr. is getting in the lobbying game

The former Bronx BP has been hired by Actum, but also has his own firm with clients.

Criminal Justice

Policy

Death of Rikers inmate comes as Adams faces growing concern over jail plan

The New York City mayor was criticized on Friday for visiting the jail without meeting inmates. A day later, one died.

Abortion

Policy

Letitia James backs proposed abortion care grant program

New legislation would enable the state to give more funds to abortion providers to expand access in the aftermath of the expected Roe v. Wade reversal.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Which Democrats are running for lieutenant governor?

A multi-candidate field is taking shape ahead of the June primary election.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

Opinion: The silent suffering of Asian women

COVID-19 and hate attacks have taken a disproportionate toll on the mental health of Asian women in New York, and it may get worse.

Policy

Policy

State’s first chief disability officer tackles post-COVID-19 priorities

Kimberly Hill’s priorities are tackling employment and housing for New Yorkers with disabilities after the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, according to advocates.

News & Politics

Politics

New York’s once-booming oil industry and the risky wells it left behind

Western New York towns were built around oil production. Now, they’re grappling with the remnants of a declining industry.