Personality
Personality
‘Black women, Brooklynites, daughters of immigrants’ – Shirley Chisholm’s enduring impact on NY lawmakers
She was a pioneer: unapologetic and unwilling to ask for permission. It’s a legacy many sitting lawmakers aim to carry forward.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Could New York lead in movement for reparations?
In a Q&A with state Sen. Jabari Brisport, the lawmaker discusses establishing a commission that would explore reparations for Black New Yorkers.
Politics
NY mourns Tyre Nichols, Hochul unveils budget proposal and vetoes the Grieving Families Act
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Heard Around Town
Politics
City Council Members facing harassment and intimidation for drag story hour support
Anti-LGBTQ protests have been happening with regularity across New York City.
Immigration
Policy
Unions back bill to give immigrants legal representation in New York
The Access to Representation Act would help people facing deportation if they fall below a certain income level.
Energy & Environment
Policy
Hochul’s budget proposes taking action on climate
Charging polluters, banning natural gas in new buildings and building up public renewable energy supply are all actions the governor wants to take to promote New York’s energy transition.
Heard Around Town
Policy
‘We just have to do better.’ NYC Council speaker criticizes mayor on migrant ‘standoff’
Adrienne Adams said that while the mayor’s calls for more funding are important, he needs to make policy changes too.
New York City
Opinion
Opinion: Adams must take bold steps to bring real change in New York
The mayor’s “Working People’s Agenda” right now lacks long-term, systemic solutions.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Why a business plan may be the tool your nonprofit needs
Here’s are five tips for developing financial stability over short periods.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Could New York lead in movement for reparations?
In a Q&A with state Sen. Jabari Brisport, the lawmaker discusses establishing a commission that would explore reparations for Black New Yorkers.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Takeaways from Hochul’s state budget proposal
The governor unveiled a plan to increase education spending and address MTA fiscal woes and New York City’s migrant influx.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Outdoor dining in New York City must cut through red tape to support local businesses
Restaurants struggling to recover from COVID-19 are hesitant to put time and money into their outdoor dining structures because they aren’t in compliance with forthcoming city regulations.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Racial Equity Reports are a new and valuable resource for developing affordable housing
These disclosure statements offer important neighborhood and project data that can assist community members and stakeholders in evaluating development and land use proposals.
Kathy Hochul
Policy
How Hochul’s budget proposal might stir the pot
Bail reform, no new taxes on the wealthy and more charter schools are all expected to be topics of conversation during a tense moment with the Legislature.
Eric Adams
Policy
Hochul pledges $1 billion to city for migrants
Mayor Eric Adams has been asking for support, but it isn’t clear exactly what New York City will get, especially when it comes to federal funding.
Kathy Hochul
Policy
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s 2024 budget proposal, by the numbers
The governor proposed the largest state spending plan in history in her second executive budget while upholding her promise not to increase income taxes.
Immigration
Politics
New migrant shelter is heated, local pol says, but privacy and other concerns remain
New York City Council members were offered tours of the new emergency relief center at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal several days after it opened.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Eric Adams’ approval rating is underwater with New Yorkers
Most city voters agree there’s a migrant crisis, but there’s widespread disapproval of how he’s handling it.
Events
Politics