New York City
Politics
Eric Adams is fundraising at Broadway show ‘New York, New York’
He’s king of the hill, top of the heap – and almost done with fundraising.
New York City
Policy
Rikers officials chip away at transparency measures
The Department of Correction has not recently continued a practice of notifying the press of deaths in the city’s jails.
2023 elections
Politics
City Council Member Ari Kagan’s website was taken over by porn for two years
It’s a dead link now, but for a while it was a risky click.
Criminal Justice
Policy
This year’s Clean Slate debate is a familiar one
New York lawmakers have long argued over whose records should be sealed, from whom they should be kept and how long after they served prison time.
Energy & Environment
Policy
Pursuing opportunities within New York’s electrification goals
Industry leaders, policy makers gathered to discuss the possibilities at City & State’s New York Electrification Summit in Albany.
Labor
Policy
Why can’t New York City fill vacancies? Council bill would ask departing employees
New City Council data shows the Department of Small Business Services, Department of Buildings and Department of Investigation with highest vacancy rates.
Politics
Politics
Update: How New York members of Congress voted on the debt ceiling deal
The House voted to raise the $31.4 trillion federal debt ceiling on Wednesday night, sending the bill to the Senate.
Labor
Opinion
Opinion: To make the minimum wage count, expand wage theft enforcement
A bill before the state Legislature would allow workers to initiate lawsuits against their employers on behalf of the state Department of Labor, expanding enforcement of wage theft laws.
Heard Around Town
Policy
Poll: New Yorkers want 'reasonable justification' for firing
Principles in legislation from City Council Member Tiffany Cabán to end at-will employment were popular, according to a poll from progressive firm Data for Progress.
Policy
Policy
‘I would certainly want that (option) for myself.’ Lawmakers open up about physician-assisted death
Legislation to allow terminally ill patients to choose when to die faces slim chances of passing this session, but more New York lawmakers are showing support.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Cuts to programming that helps people incarcerated at Rikers Island are shortsighted
The Department of Correction wants to eliminate $17 million in jail-based programs
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Opinion: Investing in opportunity through inclusive 529 college savings plans
Here’s how to make the program more equitable.
2023 elections
Politics
Why super PACs may have even more influence in City Council primaries
And other things to know from the latest campaign finance filings.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s Note: MTA subway barriers can at least improve a rider’s perception of safety
It may not guarantee safety, but a design that people can stand behind, lean on or grab can still help them feel safe.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Opinion: Cuts to programming that helps people incarcerated at Rikers Island are shortsighted
The Department of Correction wants to eliminate $17 million in jail-based programs
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Report: 61% of Asian Americans who have had an abortion experienced at least one community related barrier
A study by the National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum and Ibis Reproductive Health captures the abortion experience amongst Asian Americans.
Housing
Policy
Adams administration makes last push for housing bills
New York City Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer and Chief Housing Officer Jessica Katz met with Albany lawmakers hoping to win their support before the end of session.
Policy
Policy