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.
Policy
Policy
State Senate (again) unanimously approves the Adult Survivors Act
It now awaits action in the Assembly, where it fizzled last year.
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.
Budget
Policy
Everything you need to know about New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ $99.7 billion budget
Adams debuted his budget proposal during his first State of the City address on Tuesday.
New York State
Policy
Poll: New Yorkers support supervised injection sites
Successful pilot programs in New York City have reversed hundreds of overdoses.
Political Personalities with Skye
Stream
After more than 30 years in the legislature, what does Deborah Glick do to relax?
She's quite the reader, and shops for books locally!
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.
New York City
Politics
In budget asks, City Council tailors its message to the mayor
Council members sounded like Eric Adams Monday, ahead of his executive budget reveal.
New York State
Politics
Gov. Hochul’s job approval rating dips to new low: poll
Crime and the economy are top-of-mind for voters.
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.
News & Politics
Politics