New York City
Policy
How to buy weed legally in New York
The first dispensary selling recreational use marijuana in the state has opened in Manhattan. Here’s everything you need to know.
Politics
Personality
2022 in a nutshell: Our top 10 articles of the year
As we leave 2022 behind, let’s not forget to remember the year’s top headlines.
Politics
Politics
Lying isn’t a crime, so will George Santos face any consequences?
The Long Island Republican is set to take his seat in Congress next week, despite fabricating his entire resume.
New York City
Policy
New York City government lifts residency requirements for some lawyer positions amid shortage
Certain attorneys have been added to a list of hard-to-recruit civil service titles that are exempt from the city’s residency requirements.
Opinion
Opinion
OPINION: Summary eviction proceedings must end
These processes are not only unfair, they are structurally racist.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
HELP USA’s COO joins Adams administration
Karen Ford, who is stepping down to head the Mayor’s Office of Nonprofit Services, will be succeeded by Daniel Farrell, the organization’s senior vice president overseeing homeless services.
Political Personalities with Skye
Stream
CMW Strategies' Danna DeBlasio: Day in the life of a Power Mom
Skye visits Danna's home, meets her cute kids, and rides the subway down to the CMW office where Danna is Managing Director
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Citymeals on Wheels delivers to elderly New Yorkers for the holidays
The nonprofit brought food to more than 16,000 homebound persons.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: New York finally has momentum on housing and it’s time for a breakthrough
We need a comprehensive statewide strategy that sets clear expectations for where and how much we need to build.
Politics
Politics
Votes for Lee Zeldin outnumbered registered Republicans in most New York City Assembly districts
Diving into the numbers shows Republicans doubled their support in the governor’s race New York City by flipping Democrats and independents.
New York City
Politics
What’s Eric Adams’ plan for Albany in 2023?
Last year’s state legislative session was a mixed bag for the New York City mayor. Jan. 1 gives an opportunity for a better session.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Opinion: Hospitals that get tax breaks without fully reinvesting in communities hurt all New Yorkers
New legislation would create an office of health care accountability to reverse this trend and provide more affordable, accessible and transparent services.
Politics
Politics
New York political predictions for 2023
Will any incumbents lose? What’ll be the biggest issue in Albany? We asked the experts.
News & Politics
Personality
George Santos admits to lying about his resume in a series of interviews
There are still a handful of unanswered questions about the GOP Congress Member-Elect.
Political Personalities with Skye
Stream
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: George Santos' on-camera explanation of swirling controversies
"This will not deter me from being an effective member of the United States Congress"
New York State
Politics
‘It’s on life support.’ Hochul’s chief judge pick faces existential opposition
A growing number of Democrats have expressed publicly that they will vote against Hector LaSalle, possibly pressuring the governor to appeal to Republicans.
Heard Around Town
Politics
NY Republicans really don’t want a raise – and they love landowners
During a special session on lawmaker pay, the GOP was loud and proud.
New York State
Policy
Hochul nominates LaSalle to be chief judge, angering NY Senate progressives
Several state senators have come out publicly opposing the judge saying he is too conservative.
New York State
Policy
As NY lawmakers boost their pay by $32K, how many of their staffers make $32K total?
State Senate staffers working to unionize are calling attention to their low pay while their bosses boost their salaries.
Heard Around Town
Politics