New York State

Politics

Black and Latino faith leaders are key to any Cuomo comeback

The disgraced governor and his successor Gov. Kathy Hochul are battling for the endorsements of religious leaders.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

Reading Partners receives $20 Million donation from MacKenzie Scott

The author’s gift will help the nonprofit literacy program continue in its mission to help underserved students achieve reading level.

Budget

Policy

Hochul prepares for the post-budget tango

Unlike her predecessor, Gov. Kathy Hochul has left the door open to passing items from her agenda outside the budget.

New York City

Politics

Will Eric Adams be a political player in the June primaries?

The mayor has made three Assembly endorsements so far, but he might not care as much as de Blasio.

Editor's Note

Opinion

Editor’s Note: VA hospitals are not so easily replaced

A Biden administration plan would shut down the VA hospitals in Manhattan and Brooklyn in favor of using other health care providers.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

New York Junior League raises over $660K

The league’s first in-person Winter Ball since the start of the coronavirus pandemic turned out to be its biggest ever.

New York City

Politics

Ranked choice advocates want to tackle broader voter engagement

They’re asking for recurring funding from New York City dedicated to a voter education program.

New York City

Politics

Ashwin Vasan takes over as NYC’s health commissioner

Dr. Dave Chokshi is leaving the post and taking his beloved TV presence with him.

Heard Around Town

Politics

Hiram Monserrate is attempting another comeback

The former Queens politician, who was expelled from the state Senate in 2010, is running for an Assembly seat.

Budget

Policy

To-go cocktails apparently spiked in budget process

Gov. Kathy Hochul says she is willing to wait on legalizing to-go alcohol sales following opposition from state lawmakers.

Energy & Environment

Policy

New York’s power companies want to expand the meaning of ‘zero emissions’

The power industry is pushing a pair of proposals to state legislators and regulators that have attracted little notice, but could shift the course of the state's climate action.

New York State

Politics

Hochul celebrates New York meeting its 2021 MWBE goal

The governor wants $11 million to clear the certification backlog to meet its target again this year.