Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: The Tulsa-fication of New York and the rest of America

How the 1921 massacre and destruction of the Greenwood community created the paradigm for the current system of mass incarceration and institutionalized economic exclusion and generational poverty of Black and Brown communities.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Q&A: The Black Car Fund’s push to secure benefits for drivers

The nonprofit wants legislation renewed that added dental exams, cleanings and vision coverage for its members.

Politics

Eric Adams speaks to the haters

The mayor’s executive budget address assuaged his critics with new funding for their initiatives.

New York City

Policy

Eric Adams’ new budget proposal, by the numbers

The mayor’s updated plan comes with a slightly larger price tag and some concessions to the City Council.

New York State

Policy

Poll: New Yorkers support supervised injection sites

Successful pilot programs in New York City have reversed hundreds of overdoses.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

How the Black Car Fund survived COVID-19 and is expanding benefits for drivers

The nonprofit organization wants legislation that added dental exams, cleanings and vision coverage renewed after it expires at the end of 2022.

Editor's Note

Opinion

Editor’s Note: Delivering on cryptocurrency’s supposed social good

Elected officials need more education about bitcoin before promoting it as a way of benefiting New Yorkers.

Political Personalities with Skye

Stream

What's in New York State Assemblymember Kenny Burgos' cart at the supermarket?

The high school wrestler recently competed in a fitness competition - Watch the whole video to see Kenny in action!

New York State

Politics

With 19 days left in the session, NY state lawmakers’ agendas are crammed

Clean Slate and “good cause” eviction are two of the most high-profile bills the Legislature is considering after passing the state budget.

Technology

Policy

Some lawmakers are trying to pause bitcoin mining in New York. They’re facing an uphill battle.

Energy-sucking bitcoin operations are taking over old polluting power plants and siphoning off hydropower from the public.

Policy

Policy

Can cryptocurrency actually help anyone?

Proponents said communities of color can benefit from a decentralized virtual banking system, despite concerns over volatility and scams.

New York City

Politics

Understanding mayoral control

State lawmakers are expected to address mayoral control of New York City schools before the end of session after it was excluded from this year’s state budget.