Policy
Policy
City Hall budget officials clash with City Council members at final hearing
New York City Budget Director Jacques Jiha faced spirited questioning from City Council members as they argued cuts will harm city services.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Nonprofits receive more than $35 million in support AAPI New Yorkers
The funding, through a partnership led by The Asian American Foundation, will go towards promoting public safety and small businesses after the recent spike in anti-Asian hate.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Parole bills advance in NY Legislature
The bills would make it easier for incarcerated people to be considered for release.
Editor's Note
Personality
Editor’s Note: A privately owned public space with a postmodern 1980s vibe could provide shelter to asylum-seekers
The atrium at 60 Wall St. is already a haven for people seeking shelter from the street.
Opinion
Opinion: New Yorkers deserve their free museums and other cultural venues
A proposed study will examine why 17 institutions operating rent-free in either city owned buildings or park land in exchange for offering free admissions to city residents aren’t living up to their promise.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Opinion: Eric Adams’ proposed budget for youth-related programs won’t meet the demand providers will face
Nonprofits are already being underpaid for the afterschool, summer youth employment and community center services they provide.
New York City Council
Policy
NYC Schools won’t see cuts in September, Banks pledges
The Department of Education is still seeing a spending reduction, but individual schools might not.
Personality
Personality
All the ways inflation is stressing New York City residents
From food to housing, costs are increasing much faster than wages, leading to an exodus.
Policy
Policy
Hochul and Adams on migrants: ‘We have one message, let them work’
The governor and mayor are calling for expedited work authorization for asylum-seekers which they say will also help industries across the state.
Criminal Justice
Opinion
Opinion: The problem with plea bargains and how NY can help the innocent
Due to coercive pressures, many innocent people plead guilty to crimes they didn’t commit. New York has an opportunity to allow them to seek justice.
Personality
Personality
Francisco Moya is so close to bringing professional soccer to Willets Point
For over a decade, he has led the push to revitalize the “valley of ashes” with sports, housing and more.
Policy
Policy
Library presidents highlight services for migrants in appeal to avoid budget cuts
NYC’s public library systems staved off the latest round of budget cuts ordered by Mayor Eric Adams, but they still face cuts from a previous savings mandate.
Eric Adams
Politics
Poll: City voters like the mayor – but women are open to an alternative
A new Slingshot Strategies survey finds New York City likes its Democrats.
Policy
Policy
State comptroller says MTA should be able to manage debt with state funding
A new report by Thomas DiNapoli found the financially-strained agency should be able to get on track with state funding and a higher payroll mobility tax in the budget.
Cannabis
Policy
Slow cannabis market ‘the product of a choice’ says state weed czar
New York has been criticized for a sluggish licensing process, but Chris Alexander said that’s necessary to achieve equity.
Policy
Policy
Bronx DA Darcel Clark backs parole reform bills
She’s the third New York City district attorney to support the Elder Parole and Fair & Timely Parole bills.
Campaign Confidential
Politics
Old overseer overseeing oversight: Amy Loprest is backing leading the New York City Campaign Finance Board
Executive Director Beth Rotman is leaving after just seven months – but she isn’t being pushed out by the mayor.
New York City Council
Policy