Policy
Policy
NYC gets leg up on housing plan in state budget, despite setbacks
New York City Chief Housing Officer Jessica Katz talks about how aligned the city and Albany are on affordable housing goals.
Politics
Politics
Ed Cox: The press is ‘too obsessed’ with George Santos
The state Republican Party chair spoke to City & State at an ABNY event that honored City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Sarah Hughes, Olympic figure skater, files to run for Congress on Long Island
Now a lawyer, she’s taking aim at GOP Rep. Anthony D’Esposito in the 4th Congressional District
Policy
Policy
White House still mum on Hochul’s most recent plea for migrant assistance
As county leaders ring the alarm bells about the migrant crisis, the governor said the president has not yet responded to a letter she sent on Friday.
Policy
Policy
NYC health commissioner: 'COVID-19 is here to stay'
New York City Health Commissioner Ashwin Vasan asked for help in informing New Yorkers about existing tools to fight COVID-19, as some free ones vanish.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s Note: The Bronx honors Lloyd Ultan, someone truly historic
After 26 years in the unpaid role, the borough’s historian Lloyd Ultan is passing on the torch to his successor Angel Hernandez.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Linda Rosenthal: 421-a doesn’t create enough affordable housing
The Assembly Housing Committee chair is calling for more than just tax incentives.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Brian Kavanagh on the interlocking crises of housing affordability
The state senator was a cheerleader for Gov. Kathy Hochul’s failed housing plan.
Affordable Housing Special Report
Policy
Kathy Hochul has a year to build a YIMBY coalition
The need for more housing persists, and all is not lost in the effort to make major changes to New York’s housing landscape.
Affordable Housing Special Report
Policy
Without state action, Eric Adams’ housing goal is just a dream
“It impacts all of us,” the New York City mayor said of state lawmakers’ negotiations on housing.
Affordable Housing Special Report
Policy
Hochul wants to pass a housing package on her own terms
Rather than accepting a compromise, the governor would rather push for a better deal next year.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
At ‘Unity Summit,’ Hochul touts gun laws, hate crime prevention
Almost a year after the Tops shooting in Buffalo, the governor said she’s taking action to prevent future racist violence.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Opinion: It’s time to pass a City Council amendment giving restaurants greater flexibility on delivery app platforms
The legislation would create an option for eateries to voluntarily choose from different marketing services levels, while maintaining pandemic era rates and fee caps
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: NYC’s fiscal problem is even worse than it looks
Mayor Eric Adams’ budgets should not provide the final say on the city’s finances.
Heard Around Town
Politics
NY’s Congressional delegation – but not Santos – coordinates on immigration
The governor, too, showed a flurry of action today with the expiration of Title 42
Politics
Politics
Key New York Democratic Party subcommittee opposed resolution on LGBTQ+ education
The state Democratic Committee adopted the resolution, but not before a party leader rehashed GOP talking points to argue against it.
Policy
Policy
Emma Stone-backed child harassment bill sparks First Amendment, youth incarceration concerns
Legislation backed by the Oscar winner would make recording children in public without parents’ consent a misdemeanor in New York punishable by up to a year in prison.
Campaign Confidential
Politics
Mealy’s measly attendance: NYC Council member misses one-third of meetings
New York City Council Member Darlene Mealy is facing a reelection battle this summer – and her absenteeism might not be helpful.
Campaign Confidential
Politics
