Political Personalities with Skye
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Who plays nice, Who plays dirty? Electeds show their true colors on the court
NY Knicks' Charles Smith opines on the character of our officials based on their sportsmanship skills.
New York City
Politics
Wanting to be a deputy mayor, Peter Koo ends up a senior advisor
New York City Mayor Eric Adams gave former Council Member Peter Koo a job in his administration, just as he’s done for others who endorsed his campaign.
New York State
Policy
New York AG Letitia James seeks NRA babysitter
The request comes after the court refused her office’s demand to dismantle the organization for alleged rampant misuse of funds.
New York State
Politics
With redistricting chaos, support grows for consolidating all New York primary elections in August
Some lawmakers say one election, not two, is the best thing for voters, but the governor disagrees.
Heard Around Town
Politics
The intriguing guest list at the Manhattan Institute’s ‘springtime conservative prom’
What do the NYPD commissioner and a certain Democratic gubernatorial candidate have in common? An appreciation for the conservative think tank.
Abortion
Policy
Advocates rally against Supreme Court draft opinion to overturn abortion
A demonstration was held in New York City’s Foley Square to protest what could lead to a dismantling of Roe v. Wade.
New York State
Policy
New York lawmakers eye Abortion Access Fund, telehealth abortions in wake of Roe v. Wade upheaval
The pro-choice policies are among several measures New York officials are championing after Monday’s report that the Supreme Court plans to eliminate federally protected abortions.
New York State
Politics
What Delgado’s exit from Congress means for Democrats
Rep. Antonio Delgado’s appointment to lieutenant governor leaves open a vulnerable swing seat Democrats may struggle to keep as district lines remain uncertain.
News & Politics
Politics
Hochul ‘horrified’ by Roe v. Wade reversal, while Zeldin sticks to GOP ‘leak’ narrative
New York gubernatorial candidates weigh in on the forthcoming Supreme Court decision.
New York State
Politics
Hochul taps upstate Rep. Antonio Delgado as LG
Delgado will serve the remainder of Brian Benjamin’s term and replace him on the primary ballot.
Power Lists
Power Lists
Power of Diversity: New wave of Asian Americans seizing elected office
Taiwanese and Hong Kong immigrants broke through a generation ago. Other groups are now making progress.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Making the case for a “Freelance isn’t free” law in New York
Legislation would give independent workers a right to a written contract, timely and full payment and protection from retaliation.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
What do nonprofit leaders really think about unionization?
Here’s what current and former executives have to say.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Carolyn Maloney skips Met Gala to focus on politics
Passing on the ‘gilded glamour’ event may avoid a tricky point of contention in her reelection bid.
New York State
Politics
Benjamin pledges to remove himself from the ballot
The former lieutenant governor offered his first public comments since his arrest on corruption charges
News & Politics
Politics
Amazon Labor Union loses election at a smaller Staten Island warehouse
Workers at the LDJ5 facility rejected joining the union after it led the first successful effort to unionize an Amazon warehouse last month.
New York State
Policy
Legislature considers a bill to get ex-LG off the ballot
After initial resistance, lawmakers seem willing to help Gov. Kathy Hochul find a way to replace Brian Benjamin.
Editor's Note
Opinion