Criminal Justice
Policy
Why corporate America is betting on getting Clean Slate into the state budget
Progressive activists and business leaders say the economy would benefit from making it easier to seal criminal records for formerly incarcerated people.
Education
Policy
City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams wants New Yorkers to finish their college degrees
She said ‘keep your eyes on the council,’ promising to hold Eric Adams’ administration accountable.
Personality
Personality
The New York political ‘Star Trek’ cameos we want to see
There’s no reason Stacey Abrams has to be the only political figure in the spotlight.
Budget
Policy
With time running out, progressives turn to activist tactics on the NY state budget
Sleeping in the Capitol for immigrant health care, going on a hunger strike to protect bail reform, blocking escalators calling for affordable housing: Progressives are trying it all.
New York City
Politics
Assembly votes to let Brad Lander stay in office
The New York City comptroller incorrectly filed a surety bond after being sworn into office, making him technically ineligible to serve without state legislative action.
Political Personalities with Skye
Stream
Skye on the Red Carpet: The Above & Beyond Awards
Here's a sneak peak of what's to come from our first red carpet event.
Education
Power Lists
Higher Education Power 100: Driving diversity on campus
College and university officials who are making their schools more inclusive.
New York State
Politics
Why economists called Kathy Hochul’s $850 million Buffalo Bills deal a ‘boondoggle’
The agreement would be the largest public funding of a sports stadium in U.S. history.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Nonprofit BoardCon returns in person
Two hundred nonprofit executives and board members joined together for the New York Nonprofit Media hosted event to discuss leadership strategies, especially during the coronavirus pandemic.
Policy
Policy
Key state lawmaker questions bonding proposal for Belmont racetrack
The New York Racing Association is seeking $450 million in state-backed bonds despite past criticism of its finances.
Homelessness
Policy
Eric Adams insisted homeless shelters were ‘good’ alternative to encampments
The mayor responded to advocates who criticized him for directing city workers to clear makeshift campsites.
Housing
Policy
Lawmakers to Hochul: Get that developer tax break out of our budget
State officials say that debate over replacing the controversial 421-a program to incentivize affordable housing should wait until after the budget.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s Note: Eric Adams needs his own ad targeting New Yorkers who’ve fled to Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is campaigning on disgruntled New Yorkers. Adams should remind them of what the best city in the world has to offer.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Opinion: Why bail reform is worth defending from politicization
Unfounded rhetoric fuels the argument for rollbacks and overlooks the facts.
News & Politics
Politics
Former CUNY bursar gets five years probation for stealing $500,000 from students
Under the terms of a plea deal, Joseph Boselli also must pay back the funds, which he had used on travel and luxury goods.
Politics
Politics
Stringer has turned on onetime allies who rescinded their endorsements
The former mayoral candidate is rooting against his old friends’ campaigns.
Health Care
Policy
How much would it cost for New York to insure low-income undocumented people? Depends who you ask.
The governor and lawmakers have vastly different thoughts on the price tag to expand public health care to undocumented immigrants, hindering an initiative to do so in the state budget.
New York State
Politics
Cuomo closely trails Hochul in hypothetical matchup: poll
The former governor has just 10 days to decide whether he will run for his old seat again – and most voters don’t want him to.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Progressives remain steadfast though voters are wary of bail reform
The political left is facing a messaging battle as it attempts to block changes in the New York state budget due April 1.
Power Lists