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.

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.

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.

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

The 2022 Higher Education Power 100

The most influential leaders of New York’s colleges and universities.