The 2023 NYC Power 100

The leaders of the center of the universe.

• By City & State
• February 13, 2023

Union ad campaign pushes health care cost transparency bill

The New York City Council bill has 42 sponsors, but hospitals don’t like it

• By Jeff Coltin
• February 13, 2023

Commentary: The arrival of asylum-seekers is unlike previous migration waves

Bussed to New York City, many migrants have arrived without existing ties and are staying, stretching resources that can help them to the breaking point.

• By Felipe de la Hoz
• February 13, 2023

Neurodiversity shouldn’t be a barrier for children

In a Q&A, Beth Rosenberg, an educator and mom turned social entrepreneur who founded Teck Kids Unlimited, discusses how the nonprofit is helping children with autism and other challenges obtain new skills, develop a passion and pursue meaningful opportunities.

• By Laurel Dumont
• February 12, 2023

New York City’s largest public health nonprofit launches community resource network

WholeYouNYC partnered with 400 community organizations to offer over 870 healthcare programs and social services to New York’s most vulnerable populations.

• By Phenix Kim, NYN Media
• February 11, 2023

NYC Council progressive schism and a cannabis crackdown

Rounding up the week’s political news.

• By Sahalie Donaldson
• February 11, 2023

Fifteen council members leave the Progressive Caucus

The New York City Council’s progressives were nearly halved, as leadership tries to build a more cohesive group.

• By Jeff Coltin
• February 10, 2023

Commentary: New York City Department of Correction Commissioner Louis Molina’s war on oversight

The head of the city’s jails seems to have a problem shining light on the institutions he runs.

• By Kelly Grace Price
• February 10, 2023

Some NY lawmakers draw line in the sand on taxing the wealthy

Multiple bills would take different approaches to taxing the rich.

• By Shantel Destra
• February 10, 2023

Opinion: Reduce the size and scope of the NYPD and DOC

Public safety depends on It.

• By Tiffany Cabán
• February 10, 2023

This week’s biggest Winners & Losers

Who’s up and who’s down this week?

• By City & State
• February 10, 2023

Leader of NYC jails oversight board resigning in protest

• By NYN Media
• February 10, 2023

Exclusive: Leader of NYC jails oversight board resigning in protest

Board of Correction Executive Director Amanda Masters is on her way out.

• By Jeff Coltin
• February 9, 2023

Being the city’s social services commissioner is a hard job. And Gary Jenkins is leaving at a particularly difficult time.

The New York City shelter population is at a record high, and more homeless New Yorkers died last year than ever before.

• By Sahalie Donaldson
• February 9, 2023

State Senate GOP sues to force LaSalle vote

State Sen. Anthony Palumbo says Hochul’s chief judge nominee deserves to be considered by the full Senate.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• February 9, 2023

NY constitutional amendment would ban prison slave labor

• By Rebecca C. Lewis, NYN Media
• February 9, 2023

New York snubbed at State of the Union

Mayor Eric Adams attended the speech after calling again for a ‘decompression strategy’ at the southern border.

• By Jeff Coltin
• February 8, 2023

New York Assembly locks down debate – again

Restricting which bills get on committee agendas is the latest in a string of rules-tightening measures.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• February 8, 2023

Lawmakers and advocates say state’s plan to address New York City’s migrant crisis won’t cut it

The governor’s support has been labeled as “insufficient,” amid calls for greater advocacy and public statements from the Legislature.

• By Shantel Destra
• February 8, 2023

NY proposed constitutional amendment would ban prison slave labor

The state still technically allows forced labor as punishment for a crime. Lawmakers want to reverse that, and make sure willing prisoners are paid fairly.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• February 8, 2023